SDLC Business Analyst, Senior Consultant

Job Family :Digital ConsultingTravel Required :Up to 25%Clearance Required :Nonehat You Will Do :As part of Guidehouse’s Experience Transformation practice, Digital Solutions, Senior consultants are instrumental cross-functional members of digital solutions / SDLC implementations. They bring to the table possible expertise in SDLC as a business analyst gathering and documenting requirements, ability to analyze complex problems and/or data sets to find innovative solutions, communications, as well as in project / product / program management. Depending on the specific project and client need, Senior Consultants may be tasked to work in a diverse set of focus areas and roles, including requirements management for SDLC projects, change management, process improvement, communications management, and/or project/product management.Our work at Guidehouse is as advisors and consultants to our clients. While we actively design, build, and implement innovative digital solutions for clients, our core focus is that of providing value through our collective expertise and ability to communicate this value through core consulting skills.Candidates will be evaluated on their experience and ability to delivery on client projects and on core consulting skills, including:Client Delivery

Ability to identify and develop solutions to meet client needs

Ability to build solid relationships and become a trusted advisor to clients

Maintains awareness of client environment, culture, challenges, and areas for improvement

Maintains external environmental awareness of legislation, regulations, and policies that may impact the client

Demonstrates flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks

Core Consulting Skills

Experience participating and leading in business development opportunities and pursuits

Ability to structure and develop quality client deliverables

Demonstrate a depth of analysis and critical thinking

Demonstrates ability to leverage and tailor various industry methodologies and frameworks to the needs of clients

Leads teams and develops junior staff

ResponsibilitiesSupport Digital Solutions Workstreams (50%)

Offer functional and in-depth analysis in support of project scope and objectives

Utilize problem solving and analytical skills to identify opportunities for additional client value through process improvements, streamlining, and project management

Identify opportunities for future account growth through gap analyses and client relationships

Perform hands-on reviews to ensure quality client deliverables

Work with client and internal Guidehouse teams to elicit and define clear solution requirements

Coordinate with teams to develop work products from start to finish based on client requirements

Support Client Engagement & Consulting Activities (30%)

Provide consultative input and guidance by learning about client specific subject matter and applying it to work

Participate in requirements elicitation and elaboration, providing a management and solutions strategy point of view and recommendations

Support developing product vision, capabilities and priorities, and roadmap

Support synthesizing input from business, user research, technical solutions to refine product and integrated roadmaps

Develop impactful digital products that support client business needs

Develop trusted relationships with clients

Develop communications for internal and external client stakeholders

Provide weekly status updates on project progress to project manager and/or client

Support team and firm growth (20%)

Support business development activities, including creating marketing collateral, writing, and reviewing proposals, and participating in sales meetings as subject matter experts (SME)

Write thought leadership, including white papers and research briefs on a variety of topics

Solutions-forward mindset by associating innovative solutions with identified risks, challenges, and opportunities

Build individual network (internal + external) and increase opportunities to grow business by bring firm capabilities to forefront

Exemplify Professionalism & Teamwork

Understand firm capabilities and solutions

Lead with quality, including creating high quality work products and deliverables

Provide constructive feedback to team members

What You Will Need :

US Citizenship is contractually required

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance with the United States government

5-7 years of experience with Bachelor's degree (4yr college degree)

Willingness to step into unfamiliar situations with a mindset to learn and gain experience

Bachelor's Degree

Selected Candidate must be able to work in a hybrid environment

Demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks

Professional Skills: Demonstrated critical thinking, attention to detail, comfort with ambiguity and unstructured situations, and strong communication skills

Working on projects in a large organization in either public or private sectors, with experience in Agile / SAFe, project management, client-facing roles.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, Excel, and Project

Excellent facilitation and communication skills

Ability to write requirements and user stories using industry best practices

Ability to develop strong team and client relationships

Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including presentation skills)

Ability to travel up to 25%, if required as part of client engagement

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 described

Selected Candidate must be able to work Eastern Standard Hours

What Would Be Nice To Have :

Active Security Clearance

Undergraduate degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Experience with SDLC and Agile Methodologies; Agile, Scrum or comparable certification.

Experience with Jira, AzureDevOps (ADO), or other equivalents

Experience in Management / Technology Consulting

Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), SAFe, Lean Six Sigma

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

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Care.com annual membership

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About GuidehouseGuidehouse 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.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.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.