Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Overview: guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public and commercial markets with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consultingWe help clients address their toughest challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures with a focus on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovationAcross a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that prepare our clients for future growth and successThe company has more than 10,000 professionals in over 50 locations globallyGuidehouse is a veritas capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economiesFor more information, please visit: www.guidehouse.comResponsibilities: the business analyst position plays a key role in developing solutions for complex business challenges working with various stakeholders to propose and implement innovative solutionsThe ideal candidate for this role has excellent communication skills and experience with business analysis, documentation, and passion to find innovative solutions to business challengesThis includes experience collaborating closely with clients to define the business requirements and translating requirements into innovative solutions.
Candidate will be responsible for providing day-to-day client service within a fast-paced agile it environment supporting a major system modernizationCandidate’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Leading facilitated solutioning sessions with clients to identify business process improvements and gathering system requirements to help achieve efficiencies, and improved oversight
Compiling feedback and operational and functional requirements into user stories, use cases, and business process maps to improve the technology platform
Tracking, testing, and monitoring issues reported by end users and ensuring they are resolved using agile development practices
Supporting communication planning, system documentation, stakeholder engagement, user experience initiatives, end user testing, and user training
Participating in daily stand-up (scrum calls), sprint ceremonies such as review, demo, and planning
Supporting team members to address emerging challenges, risks, and issues as they emerge in the development of the application; and
Creating wireframes and prototypes using online whiteboarding tools, such as miro to solicit client feedback and foster client engagement with agile development processes.
Foster relationships accords the firms to identify innovative solutions that can be integrated into project deliver
Leverage knowledge of advance solutions to help solve client challenges, develop strong thought leadership, and white papers to communicate the business need and benefits
Support business growth opportunities, by researching and tracking opportunities and supporting proposal responses that align to candidate’s areas of expertise
Define project delivery approaches and methodologies that can be leveraged across the firm on similar clients and new opportunities.
Qualifications:
The following skills/experience/knowledge are required to be considered for this role:
Due to our contractual requirements, to be eligible for this role, you must be fully covid-19 vaccinated at time of hire.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Have 2+ years of consulting experience; preferred 1+ years in an it-related field
Us citizen
Ability to obtain dhs public trust
Excellent oral and written communicator
The following skills/experience/knowledge are preferred to be considered for this role:
Experienced demonstrating product capabilities to clients and stakeholders
Analytical and solution-oriented to help clients assess and improve business processes
Experience identifying and integrating advance solutions to large scale it application
Experience or knowledge of working with software development in a business analyst role – past experience should include leading discovery sessions, writing business requirements (e.gUser stories and acceptance criteria), coordinating with developers, and collecting feedback from stakeholders
Skilled in planning, prepping, and facilitating meetings with clients and other stakeholders to effectively gather business and technical requirements
Experience supporting agile development projects and implementing process improvements that align with agile best practices
Skilled in using powerpoint to create polished, visually appealing presentations for clients and stakeholders
Exceptional written and oral communication skills and experience with stakeholder engagement and outreach processes, including communication plan development, stakeholder assessments, and training program design and development
Familiar with jira/kanban or atlassian suite tools leveraged in software development projects
Additional requirements: the successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as describedDisclaimer:
About guidehouse
Guidehouse is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employerAll 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.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact guidehouse recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at recruitingaccommodation@guidehouse.comAll information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agenciesAll unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of guidehouse and guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Rewards and benefits
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
Tuition reimbursement, personal development & learning opportunities
Skills development & certifications
Employee referral program
Corporate sponsored events & community outreach
Emergency back-up childcare program
