IT Strategist - Fairfax, VA, United States - Guidehouse

Description

Job Family :

Strategy & Transformation Consulting Travel Required :

Up to 25% Clearance Required :
Active Top Secret (TS) What You Will Do :
Our Business and IT Strategy Transformation consultants help our clients improve business value through optimizing the efficiency and effectiveness of their IT capabilities
This high performing group plays a critical role in multi-disciplinary strategy teams
We enable our clients to understand, plan for, and realize strategic opportunities presented by information technology through a collection of capabilities such as Enterprise IT Management, Mission Enablement, and IT Transformation

What You Will Need :
Minimum Years of Experience: 5 years working on enterprise business and IT strategy and modernization projects

Minimum Degree Required:
Bachelor's degree, Master's a plus, preferably in a rigorous academic program at a top school
Must have an active or prior DoD Top Secret clearance or equivalent Must be located within 50 miles of Tvsons, VA or Arlington, VA and willing to commute onsite to Guidehouse offices and/or client sites located in the Washington metropolitan area Experience in a top-tier commercial or public sector consulting firm Experience applying critical thinking and structured processes to help clients navigate uncertainty and solve complex problems Demonstrates a proven record of success in roles within a professional services firm or large enterprise that supports client services including:
Understanding and documenting existing business processes, systems, and technology
Formulating business and technical solutions
Developing architecture diagrams, process flows, drawings, and visual communications
Gathering, analyzing and articulating high-level business capabilities and requirements
Engagement with business executives to define, understand and document business strategy and desired business capabilities, iterating new business and technology capabilities, and creating and implementing future-state capabilities
Implementation of enterprise-level business process improvement and technology solutions within functions and industries (e.g
IT, HR, Finance, Cyber, Procurement, Acquisition, Grants, Supply Chain, etc.)
Collaboration with clients to develop strategic plans and roadmaps, tactical initiatives, key performance indicators, and reporting dashboards
Experience supporting project teams in the implementation of IT strategy methodologies and frameworks
Experience managing or supporting an IT PMO
Experienced in developing business and functional requirements to support future state implementation of an IT solution
Includes developing Requirements Traceability Matrices, source system data mapping, and understanding of technical requirements language
What Would Be Nice To Have : Demonstrates proven abilities and a record of success to direct and execute the following areas:

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
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
Experience participating in business development opportunities and pursuits
Track record of success in performing current state analysis across processes, technology, and people

Desirable certifications:

PMP

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

* 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 Guidehouse Guidehouse 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
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