Blue Rose Consulting is seeking an Agile Analyst to support our work with a federal client in Washington, DC. This is a Hybrid role and is open to U.S. Citizens ONLY. 

　　Successful candidates will be required to have an Active Secret Security clearance.

　　In this role you will:

　　Work with IT and the Business to define and deliver solutions that meet business objectives

　　Be expected to be able to create Sprint Review briefings (bi-weekly) and facilitate reviews that enable end users to see products and provide feedback

　　Promote CST’s continued agile maturation through implementation of appropriate SAFe configurations and processes such as value delivery and team structure

　　Develop reporting/Dashboarding capabilities to provide leadership with metrics and information on the status of CST’s PIs and projects

　　Coordinate with CST Divisions to provide leadership briefings on the status of projects and other topics of interest

　　Provide framework for teams to monitor CA/CST Agile project activities for risks and provide mitigation actions

　　Monitor CA/CST Agile project activities for improvement opportunities and provide expert insight into improving their effectiveness

　　Establish standards, tools, reporting, and procedures for project management and Systems Development Life Cycle activities. In addition, establish and maintain standard management and reporting templates needed by all projects and tasks

　　Serve as the facilitator between Business and IT; truly understanding the business' needs, and play a key role in the overall management and success of a project through the entire project lifecycle

　　Lead the planning, eliciting, analyzing, validating and managing of requirements, business processes, high-level solution design, test case design and implementation planning & support - in partnership with Project Managers, Business Stakeholders and IT interfacing groups

　　This position may also be called upon to lead other IT project work based on changing project demands

　　This candidate will be responsible for supporting scaled agile development projects through documentation creation and modification, as well as developing User Stories

　　Test the software based on written User Stories, update existing code, and validate testing material

　　Triage and adjudicate issues that are documented by the user community

　　Participate in daily stand up meetings as well as scheduled planning events

　　Assist with software evaluation

　　Possible other job duties:

　　Provide subject matter expertise in support of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and the Systems Development Life Cycle while promoting adherence to Department of State Project Program/Management requirements

　　Coordinate activities across the Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA), Office of Consular Systems and Technology (CST) senior leadership level 

　　Additionally be responsible for Agile training for both customers and other team members as well as be available to analyze and resolve issues related to Agile processes or supporting tools

　　Implement CST’s SAFe governance model in collaboration with the government and make amendments as necessary

　　Proactively provide data-driven analysis to aid management decision making as directed by the GTM

　　Develop and provide SAFe training to CST stakeholders

　　REQUIREMENTS:

　　Candidates must have:

　　1-5 years’ of experience in a technical product manager role within a project-based environment

　　1-5 years’ of experience leading an enterprise-level Agile Transformation

　　1-5 years’ of experience establishing one or more Agile Release Trains or Solution Trains

　　1-5 years’ of experience with PI Planning Events

　　Experience in working on multiple projects at the same time

　　Good time management skills; ability to set priorities and meet deadlines

　　Fluent in technology and strong knowledge of project and software development methodologies / techniques

　　Solid presentation, facilitation, interview and workshop skills

　　Strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict-management skills

　　Preferred Training and Experience:

　　Knowledge and understanding of the State Department, Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA), the Office of Consular Systems and Technology (CST)

　　Certified SAFe Program Consultant (or Practice Consultant)

　　1-5 years’ of experience as an Agile Coach or Trainer

　　Education:

　　Bachelor's Degree

　　Salary: $70,000 – $122,000, Depending on Experience

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