Guidehouse

Product Owner

Guidehouse$113K — $188K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret or higher Federal or DoD security clearance is required.
  • US Citizenship is contractually required.
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
  • 4+ years of professional experience with 2+ years in an Agile product management role.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Skills in engaging business stakeholders for requirements discussions.
  • Ability to communicate technical and functional expertise effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Product Owner for one or more product teams.
  • Lead requirements gathering and translate needs into Agile artifacts.
  • Prioritize product backlogs in Azure DevOps following leadership directives.
  • Collaborate with Business Owners to define and validate requirements.
  • Guide backlog refinement and product planning sessions.
  • Analyze processes for improvement and modernization opportunities.
  • Work with technical teams to resolve issues and support product delivery.

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Discretionary variable incentive bonus eligibility
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement and opportunities for personal development
  • Skills Development & Certifications
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend
Full Job Description

Job Family:

Technology Consulting


Travel Required:

None


Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:
Guidehouse has an exciting opportunity in our Defense and Security Segment to support a U.S. Federal Government client. As part of the client's IT PMO team, the Product Owner will lead product ownership activities supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions, including backlog management, requirements development,agile planning, stakeholder engagement, and delivery oversight across multiple business workstreams. 

The individual will regularly interact with senior government officials, staff, business owners, and external technical teams and will be engaged in a diverse set of program-specific tasks related to the organization's modernization efforts. The individual shouldpossessa willingness to be flexible in supporting numerouswork products and deliverables. 

Tasks include: 

  • Serve as Product Owner across one or more product teams. 

  • Lead requirements elicitation efforts and translate business needs into Epics, Features, User Stories, and Acceptance Criteria.  

  • Maintain and prioritize product backlogs in Azure DevOps in alignment with leadership priorities.  

  • Work closely with Business Owners to define requirements, prioritize work, and validate delivered capabilities. 

  • Guide backlog refinement, sprint planning, and product prioritization activities.  

  • Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for process improvement and modernization.  

  • Collaborate with technical teams to resolve blockers, manage dependencies, and support successful product delivery.  

  • Develop status reports, dashboards, executive briefings, and other materials that support effective decision-making.


What You Will Need:

  • An ACTIVE Secret (or higher) Federal or DoD security clearance. 

  • US Citizenship is contractually required.

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university. 

  • FOUR (4) years professional experience with at least TWO (2) years as a Product Owner, Product Manager, Business Analyst or similar Agile product management role. 

  • Experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments. 

  • Experience engaging business stakeholders and facilitating requirements discussions. 

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

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Experience serving as a Product Owner on a Federal Government program. 

  • Experience managing and prioritizing product backlogs in Azure DevOps. 

  • Experience prioritizing product backlogs in Azure DevOps. Experience supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and/or other cloud-based software products. 

  • Agile certifications (Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, Certified Scrum Master, etc.). 

  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience using them on a Federal program. 

  • Experience building relationships, managing customer expectations, and communicating across all levels of staff and leadership.  

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

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

  • Ability to work effectively in a multi-contractor environment.

  • Comfort navigating complex stakeholder relationships and governance processes.

  • Strong coordination and liaison skills across business and technical groups

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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.


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 a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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