Agile Operations Lead - Data and AI Platform

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Discretionary Bonus

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Student Loan PayDown

Mobility Stipend

Learning Opportunities

Job summary

Guidehouse in Washington, DC is seeking a highly organized delivery coordinator to steer complex enterprise data analytics and AI initiatives supporting diplomacy. You will translate needs into actionable work items, manage dependencies, and facilitate Agile ceremonies across technical and non-technical teams.

The role requires active SECRET clearance, Bachelor's degree, 6+ years in consulting or Agile delivery, and experience with Jira/Azure DevOps.

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance (federal or DoD) and maintained.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years in consulting, product/platform management, or Agile delivery.
• 3+ years on Agile projects with hands-on tool experience.
• 2+ years maintaining delivery documentation and executive status reporting.
• 2+ years in contracts, budget, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery across enterprise data analytics and AI platform.
• Translate needs into actionable work items and manage dependencies.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Provide structured follow-through across technical and non-technical teams.

Skills

Agile delivery

Stakeholder coordination

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive reporting

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Trello

Job description

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.

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

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.
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