Program Consultant

## Program Consultant Apply:
US - VA, McLean:
Full time:
Posted Today:
46445
** Job Family:
** Project & Change Management
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* Travel Required:

** None
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* Clearance Required:

** Ability to Obtain Public Trust
** What You Will Do
** Guidehouse’s federal team helps a legislative branch client monitor and improve its contract management systems and processes. As a Program Consultant on this engagement, you will support project coordination, Agile delivery, and governance activities.

Key responsibilities include:

* Track project schedules, backlogs, releases, risks, issues, dependencies, and key delivery metrics across multiple acquisition system work streams.
* Prepare bi-weekly status reports and meeting materials that clearly communicate progress, upcoming activities, metrics, risks, and issues.
* Support user acceptance testing and coordinate with client stakeholders, development teams, and vendors to track issues, follow up on action items, and identify potential delivery impediments.
* Support Agile project activities, including stand-ups, sprint and backlog planning, retrospectives, and maintenance of user stories and tasks in Jira.
* Monitor client Acquisition Helpdesk activities and trends and assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes, workflows, response times, and automation.
* Collaborating closely with federal client stakeholders (contracts and grants leadership, product owners, IT developers, and end users) to support business analysis and ensure transparent communication across all teams.
** What You Will Need
*** Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
* Bachelor’s degree
* THREE (3) or more years' of professional experience in project coordination, project management, business analysis, consulting, or related IT-related program support including:  + Experience working (in any capacity) on Agile IT projects, with familiarity with Scrum practices, backlog management, user stories, and iterative development.  + Experience using Jira or similar project tracking tools to manage tasks, user stories, issues, and project status.
** What Would Be Nice To Have
*** CSM, CAPM, SAFe, or other Agile/project management certification.
* Experience supporting federal acquisition, procurement, grants management, or related IT programs.
* Experience supporting user acceptance testing, requirements development, or backlog refinement.
* Experience with business Helpdesk/service improvement or projects involving multiple technology teams or vendors.
* Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, Jira dashboards, or similar reporting and visualization tools.
* Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to track multiple activities and produce clear, professional project documentation.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00-$. 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.
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* 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 Pay Down
* Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
* Skills Development & Certifications
* Employee Referral Program
* Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
* Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
* Mobility Stipend