Program Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in project coordination, Agile delivery, and governance tasks for a client within the federal legislative branch.

• Monitor project timelines, backlogs, releases, risks, issues, dependencies, and important delivery metrics across various acquisition system workstreams.

• Compile bi-weekly status updates and meeting documentation to convey progress, upcoming tasks, metrics, risks, and issues.

• Facilitate user acceptance testing and liaise with client stakeholders, development teams, and vendors.

• Manage issues, ensure follow-up on action items, and identify potential obstacles to delivery.

• Assist in Agile activities, including daily stand-ups, sprint and backlog planning, retrospectives, and the upkeep of user stories and tasks in Jira.

• Oversee activities and trends related to the client Acquisition Helpdesk.

• Recognize opportunities for enhancing processes, workflows, response times, and automation.

• Collaborate with federal client stakeholders, which include contracts and grants leadership, product owners, IT developers, and end users.

• Provide support for business analysis and maintain clear communication across all teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (Green Card) holder.

• Capability to obtain and retain a federal Public Trust.

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university.

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in project coordination, project management, business analysis, consulting, or related IT program support.

• Experience in any role on Agile IT projects.

• Knowledge of Scrum practices, backlog management, user stories, and iterative development.

• Proficient in using Jira or comparable project tracking tools.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Having a CSM, CAPM, SAFe, or other Agile/project management certification is advantageous.

• Experience in supporting federal acquisition, procurement, grants management, or related IT programs is a plus.

• Familiarity with user acceptance testing, requirements development, or backlog refinement is beneficial.

• Background in business Helpdesk/service improvement or projects involving multiple technology teams or vendors is a plus.

• Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, Jira dashboards, or similar reporting and visualization tools is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• 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 Insurance.

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage.

• Student Loan PayDown program.

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.

• Skills Development & Certifications.

• Employee Referral Program.

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach opportunities.

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program.

• Mobility Stipend.

• Flexible benefits package.