Job Description

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What You Will Do :

Guidehouse has an exciting opportunity in our Defense and Security Segment to support the Department of State. The Scrum Master will serve as a focal point for delivering Agile support and expertise to the government.

The Individual will regularly interact with senior government officials, staff, and will be engaged in a diverse set of program-specific tasks related to the Department's transformative systems. The individual should possess a willingness to be flexible in supporting numerous work products and deliverables.

Tasks include:

• Serve as Scrum Master across multiple teams

• Analyze requirements, developer experiences, performance metrics, and infrastructure trends to assist the client in making decisions

• Assist and facilitate scaled Agile development processes and maintain clear, actionable Azure DevOps (ADO) workflows

• Work closely with Technical Leads to define features and prioritize incoming tickets by assessing priority and impact

• Collaborate with the team to resolve blockers and dependencies

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance

• Bachelor’s Degree

• FOUR (4) years professional experience complex technical systems

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• THREE (3) experience as a Scrum Master

• Agile certifications (Certified Scrum Master, Agile Product Owner/Product Manager, etc.)

• Experience leading teams using scaled Agile methods

• Experience as a Scrum master

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience implementing at a Federal program

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Exceptional customer service skills

• Strong time-management and prioritization skills

• Ability to communicate applicable technical subject matter expertise to management and others

• Flexibility, agility, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment as well as to work independently.

• Experience/knowledge working in Azure DevOps

• Experience working in scaled Agile teams

• Self-motivated with innate organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple work streams against tight deadlines.

• Comfort in functioning as both a business partner as well as a subject matter expert; ability to understand and weigh long- and short-term budget considerations; and to communicate complex decision points to clients

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build relations with and communicate across all levels of staff and leadership, along with a variety of internal and external stakeholder groups.

• Experience building project plans, status reports, and other content for executive leadership which promote efficient decision-making.

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

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

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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