Agile Operations Lead - Data and AI Platform

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid Holidays

401(k)

Life Insurance

Career Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced program/portfolio coordinator to help deliver an enterprise data analytics and AI platform supporting diplomacy. You will translate needs into actionable work, manage dependencies, and align cross-functional teams across technical and non-technical disciplines.

Active Secret clearance is required along with 6+ years in consulting or Agile delivery. Three or more years of Agile project experience and proficiency with Jira, Azure DevOps, or Trello are

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of professional experience in consulting, product/platform management, project coordination, or Agile delivery.
• 3+ years working on Agile projects with hands-on experience using Agile work-management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello).
• 2+ years maintaining delivery documentation and providing executive level status reporting.
• 2+ years experience in contracts, budget, delivery resources, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery across an enterprise data analytics and AI platform supporting diplomacy.
• Translate needs into actionable work items, manage dependencies, and align stakeholders.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and drive structured follow-through across technical and non-technical teams.

Skills

Agile delivery

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Trello

Palantir Foundry

Job description

Job Family: Operational Effectiveness Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Active Secret

What You Will Do:

In this role, you’ll play a key part in coordinating delivery across a complex enterprise data analytics and AI platform supporting diplomacy. You’ll help teams translate needs into actionable work items, manage dependencies, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and ensure alignment across stakeholders. This position is ideal for someone who excels at coordination, enjoys problem‑solving in dynamic environments, and can drive structured follow‑through across technical and non‑technical teams.

What You Will Need:

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance. Bachelor’s degree SIX (6) or more years' professional experience in consulting, product/platform management, project coordination, or Agile delivery including: THREE (3) or more years' working on Agile projects and hands‑on experience using an Agile work‑management tool (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello). TWO (2) or more years' maintaining delivery documentation and providing executive level status reporting. TWO (2) or more years' experience in contracts, budget, delivery resources, and cross-functional teams

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Familiarity with Palantir Foundry’s core platform concepts (e.g., ontology objects, workshops, and other applications). Experience coordinating work across multiple product teams, including engineering, data, and operations. Experience in fast‑paced environments with complex dependencies, across multiple contractors, and multiple stakeholder groups. Agile certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), SAFe, or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.

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:

• 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

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.

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 [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com