Scrum Product Owner/Project Manager, Senior

Location: Rockville, MD (Hybrid)

Clearance: Ability to obtain Public Trust

Required: US Citizen or Permanent Resident

LCG is a minority-owned technology consulting firm that has been a trusted partner to more than 40 federal agencies, including 21 of the 27 Institutes and Centers (ICs) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). For over 25 years, LCG has brought digitization and innovation to the Health and Human Services (HHS) and the NIH ecosystems. We support IT organizations by bringing precision technology and operation models that achieve mission capabilities and performance success.

Position Description:

LCG is seeking a Business Process Analyst who will play a pivotal role in the finding creative solutions to simplify business processes. This employee will be involved in a client innovation roadmap, utilizing their expertise to analyze, recommend, and implement improvements in business processes. This position requires a proactive approach to leveraging emerging technologies and fostering a culture of innovation to enhance service delivery and operational excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead comprehensive analysis of operational and performance data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for enhancement.
• Facilitate requirement gathering sessions with stakeholders to align business objectives with process improvements.
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks for innovation initiatives, ensuring compliance with client policies and standards.
• Develop and execute effective communication strategies to inform stakeholders of process changes, project updates, and outcomes, ensuring clarity and engagement.
• Spearhead the development and piloting of innovative solutions, employing agile methodologies to iterate and refine concepts based on stakeholder feedback.
• Develop detailed process documentation, including flowcharts, process maps, and technical specifications, to communicate current and future state processes effectively.
• Propose and implement changes to enhance operational efficiency, service quality, and profitability across client programs.
• Oversee project planning and execution, including resource allocation, timeline management, and deliverable tracking, ensuring alignment with client strategic initiatives.
• Design, manage, and execute quality assurance (QA) processes, including creating test plans, developing test cases, and conducting tests to validate process improvements.
• Conduct hands-on testing of process changes and enhancements to ensure they meet defined business and technical requirements.
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) efforts, working with end users to ensure that new processes and system changes meet business needs and operational goals.
• Design and develop comprehensive training programs and materials to facilitate the adoption of new processes and technologies.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in business process analysis, project management, or a related field, with a proven track record of leading complex initiatives.
• Excellent creative thinking skills is required.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies, including AI/ML and cloud-based solutions.
• Ability to craft precise and effective prompts to maximize the use of AI tools.
• General understanding of Generative AI and its practical applications in a client environment, with a focus on driving organizational and customer adoption.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use Microsoft 365 Copilot to enhance productivity in day-to-day tasks, including drafting process documentation, generating reports, summarizing meeting notes, and preparing presentations.
• Capability to guide team members in leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot tools to improve collaboration and streamline workflows.

Compensation and Benefits

The projected compensation range for this position is $96,000 to $125,300 per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The target salary is $113,000. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience.

LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.

Devoted to Fair and Inclusive Practices

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at hr@lcginc.com.

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