Agile Business Analyst / Product Owner

Company: Guidehouse
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 23, 2026

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 US Federal Government client. As part of the product delivery team, the Product Owner will coordinate delivery of Agile products 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 Product Owner across one or more teams - Analyze business processes and elicit requirements to assist in defining objectives for product development - Work closely with Business Owners to define features and prioritize work by assessing priority and impact - Collaborate with the team to resolve blockers and dependencies - Support quarterly planning efforts and keep teams aligned to goals and objectives - Manage the product backlog, prioritizing work items based on value - Create product vision and roadmaps What You Will Need: - An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance. - Bachelor’s Degree - FOUR (4) years professional experience with at least THREE (3) as a Business Analyst or Product Owner in an Agile delivery environment What Would Be Nice To Have: - Experience improving processes and defining requirements through user stories to inform IT product delivery - Agile certifications (Certified Scrum Master, Agile Product Owner/Product Manager, etc.) - scaled Agile (SAFe) certifications are preferred - Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience using at a Federal program including PI planning - Strong written and oral communication skills - Ability to communicate applicable technical subject matter expertise to management and others - Exceptional customer service skills - Experience managing customer expectations and working directly with stakeholders - Experience coordinating with technical teams and an understanding of basic tech terminology/concepts - Strong time-management and prioritization skills - Flexibility, agility, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment as well as to work independently - Experience/knowledge working in Azure DevOps to create epics, features, and user stories - Self-motivated with innate organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple work streams against tight deadlines. - 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. 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities 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.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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