IT Governance SME
Description
Description
At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.
Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.
Are you ready to:
- Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
- Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
- Join a company which prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture?
- Be the difference and make it happen?
Role Summary
You will be part of a team supporting the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Technology Office (RDTO) portfolio management with a focus on implementing lean and iterative governance processes. In support of this project, MPC is seeking an SME with relevant experience across the IT domain, which may include development, operations, finance, product/project management, or strategy, particularly in Agile and SAFe environments. You will interface with IT leadership in a strategic and advisory capacity as well as be hands-on in understanding and implementing governance strategies, processes, and tools.
What You Will Be Doing
- Developing governance strategies in consultation with client senior leadership
- Analyzing current tools and processes and designing strategies for adopting agile best practices
- Training and coaching IT project managers in SDLC and related governance activities
- Coaching senior managers in tools and processes to ensure adoption of best practices from the top down
- Communicating scalable, lean, and continuous governance principles and practices as well as their application to IT project governance strategy and operations
- Championing the use of metrics and other objective measures and contributing to the development of reports and dashboards
- Project management duties to include reporting on project status, communication with clients and producing deliverables (weekly and monthly)
What We Need From You (Required)
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in IT in the areas of development, operations, finance, product/project management, and/or strategy
- Federal consulting experience
- Ability to coach, train, and educate
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Bonus Points (Desired)
- Agile Coaching and/or Agile practitioner certification (e.g. CSM, CEC, ICAgile)
- Experience using Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- USDA experience
- Active PMP
Work Location
Remote
Travel
Occasional travel to client site in DC and MPC HQ (not required)
Education Level
Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of experience OR 10+ years of experience without a degree
Clearance Level
Ability to Obtain a Public Trust; U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS)
About MetaPhase Consulting
MetaPhase Consulting is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:
Fastest Growing
- Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company - 2020, 2021, 2022
- Washington Technology Fast 50 Award - 2020, 2021
- Financial Times America's Fastest Growing Companies – 2021, 2022
Best Places to Work
- Washington Post Best Places to Work – 2022
- Washington's Business Journal’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022
- Virginia Business Magazine's Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023
- Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020
Company & Individual Awards
- 2021 Washington Business Journal Small Business - CEO of the Year
- 2021 FedScoop 50 - Industry Leadership Award Nominee
- 2021 Moxie Award Finalist
- 2022 SECAF Government Contractor Awards ($27.5 to $50 Million in Revenue)
- 2022 FedScoop Best Bosses Finalist – Brett McLaren
- 2022 Washington Business Journal 40 under 40 – Brett McLaren
- 2022 FedHealth IT and G2XChange Women in in Leadership Awards – Beth Angerman
MetaPhase Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.