Job Family :

Operational Effectiveness

Travel Required :

None

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do :

Responsible for supporting and leading workstreams associated to technology initiatives and supporting project management, broad portfolio management, and governance. Responsible for providing direct support to client and end users. Will incorporate project management, governance, process improvement, and business analysis techniques to support the delivery of technical consulting projects.

Key activities include the following:

• Identify client needs related to IT project management, strategy, and governance and develop solutions to address these needs

• Support the development of work plans that reflect project scope and client expectations

• Produce comprehensive and quality work products from start to finish (from brainstorming and framework development to final edits and end-product)

• Interview client leaders and staff, and analyze qualitative and quantitative information to develop themes, identify issues and root causes, and develop recommendations

• Develop training materials and strategic communications to promote end user adoption and project success

• Develop standard operating procedures, job aids, and helpful resources to support end users and promote project management best practices

• Facilitate strategic planning, training, process definition, and/or business requirements gathering sessions with client staff

• Conduct quality reviews of technical project documentation and provide suggestions for refinement

• Conceptualize and execute data collection, analysis, and reporting in support of data calls

• Develop presentations and brief clients

What You Will Need :

• Bachelor’s degree

• 3 years of professional experience; and 1+ years of experience supporting federal agencies

• Working knowledge of various IT project management methodologies (e.g., Agile) and best practices

• Understanding of IT governance practices

• Experience with performance measurement and/or evaluation: collecting qualitative and quantitative data, performing data analysis, and developing impactful data visualizations

• Experience developing reports for and briefing senior executives

• Advanced proficiency with MS Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Business and technical writing experience

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• 3+ years of consulting experience

• Experience supporting delivery of consulting engagements and providing support and mentorship to junior team members

• Working knowledge of CDC’s Enterprise Performance Life Cycle and previous experience within CDC

• Understanding of Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC)

• Experience in product management

• Demonstrated experience in implementing or abiding by IT governance practices

• Master’s degree

• PMP, Scrum Master, or performance measurement certification

• Experience developing proposal and white papers for federal clients

• Proficiency with Power BI or other dashboarding/visualization tools

• Experience leading and facilitating meetings, trainings, requirements gathering, or workshops with clients

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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