Job Family:
Development Operations (Digital)
Travel Required:
Up to 10%
Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Agile Consultant to support various federal government projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies and a proven track record of implementing Agile practices within large, complex organizations. This role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, and a deep understanding of federal government operations.
Lead the adoption of Agile methodologies across federal government projects.
Coach and mentor federal government teams in Agile practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews.
Assist teams in identifying and removing impediments to Agile adoption and performance.
Collaborate with federal leadership to develop and implement Agile transformation strategies.
Provide expert advice on scaling Agile practices across multiple teams and departments.
Assess current processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the success of Agile implementations.
Prepare and present reports on Agile transformation progress to federal stakeholders.
Use data-driven insights to refine and optimize Agile practices continuously.
Work closely with federal project managers, product owners, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment with Agile principles.
Foster strong relationships with federal clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from executive leadership to individual team members.
What You Will Need:
5+ years of experience in Agile coaching or consulting, with at least 3 years supporting federal government projects.
Proven experience in leading Agile transformations in large organizations.
Familiarity with federal government processes, regulations, and standards.
Experience working with the teams or organizations to establish and adapt to Scrum and/or Kanban practices that help to ensure high quality results and a high level of customer satisfaction.
Experience ensuring that the Agile development practices are followed and adjusted as required.
Experience with facilitation of Agile ceremonies, and helping leaders, teams, and/or departments.
Experience facilitating important recurring ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily standup, sprint review, backlog grooming, and spring retrospective.
Experience ensuring that key metrics such as lead time, throughput, and work in progress are maintained and reviewed on a regular basis to facilitate decision making
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Relevant certifications in Agile are highly desirable.
Master’s degree in computer science, information systems, mathematics, physics, or related discipline.
The annual salary range for this position is $87,100.00-$130,700.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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