PotomacWave Consulting
Data Scientist / Agile Analyst
PotomacWave Consulting, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
PotomacWave is looking for a Data Scientist/Agile Analyst to join our team supporting a Federal client in Washington, DC. This position is currently fully remote and is responsible for providing transformation support to an Agile Product Management approach. This position provides technical expertise, problem-solving, analysis, and data management/reporting support for our team. The program is currently transitioning from a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to Agile Product Management.
The candidate should demonstrate a strong understanding of data analytics, to include the development of metrics, management of data collection and reporting using dashboards and integrating tools like Jira, Confluence, and PowerBI to develop reports/dashboards. An understanding of IT program governance, Agile approach to software development, and use of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) would be a plus.
The ideal candidate has the ability to maintain quality service standards set by the organization, the desire to learn, and a willingness to work with organizations outside the department.
Responsibilities : Provide program leadership with accurate data collection and analysis by creating, maintaining, and promoting a Systems and Technology Agile dashboard conveying accurate metrics reporting on product team performance, overall performance, and planning. Develop metrics including key performance indicators and Agile metrics. Develop streamlined methods for data synthesis and metrics reporting. Support multiple Product-Teams by creating policies, reference materials, and training on Agile data management for governance. Under the guidance of the Agile Lead, support the development and implementation of a transformation roadmap/strategy for the Agile Product Management implementation. Support training, coaching, and other activities to introduce and implement data and/or Agile principles and practices. Conduct training and mentoring on approved agile content to client development teams. Support the development and implementation of relevant tools, templates, processes, and metrics. Measure client activities for improvement opportunities and provide expert insight into improving their effectiveness. Monitor client activities for risks and provide support for mitigation actions. Support development of governance structure and administration over the agile systems development life cycle. Support the development of Portfolio/Product Dashboards, Project/Product Status Reporting, governance reviews, and MSP-IT Stage Gate Review administration. Create metrics and reports to regularly report on the health of assigned activities Ensure all assigned programs have documented procedures which are current and relevant for the program. Provide expertise to client and/or project team in a given technology area Lead client teams and represent project management at client meetings and briefings. Provide knowledge sharing and mentoring to staff and reviews work for accuracy and quality of approach. Understand client environment and assist project management in addressing client challenges or issues. Prepare documentation, reports, and other deliverables for client approval. Analyze, research, and develop client solutions with team and supports team in implementation and client acceptance process of deliverables. Qualifications :
Bachelor of Science degree or higher ideally in the fields of computer science, information technology, software engineering, or related Seven (7) years of technical experience with experience in database development/management, metrics development and tracking, data reporting, data cleanup/hygiene, PowerBI or similar automation tools or related experience Experience with Agile and/or IT Governance and Agile/IT development data familiarity a plus. Knowledge of development frameworks, system security measures, database management, and web platforms Experience with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, PowerBI, Jira, and Confluence (other Agile reporting tools a plus) Federal government systems experience is ideal but not required 508 Compliance a plus Have a high level of attention to detail Strong interpersonal, presentation, and process skills Ability to explain a complex problem in simple terms to different types of audiences Understand the business' processes to create a cohesive vision of a usable product Strong commercial acumen and able to develop compelling business cases. Strong planning skills with the ability to structure activities, resources, and workload in order to achieve the right outcomes. Strong subject matter expertise and has awareness of the latest innovation and technology trends in data management and reporting. Must have active Secret Clearance Salary range $100,000 - $130,000 Equal Opportunity Employer/Race/Sex/Religion/Disability/Veteran Status/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age.
The candidate should demonstrate a strong understanding of data analytics, to include the development of metrics, management of data collection and reporting using dashboards and integrating tools like Jira, Confluence, and PowerBI to develop reports/dashboards. An understanding of IT program governance, Agile approach to software development, and use of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) would be a plus.
The ideal candidate has the ability to maintain quality service standards set by the organization, the desire to learn, and a willingness to work with organizations outside the department.
Responsibilities : Provide program leadership with accurate data collection and analysis by creating, maintaining, and promoting a Systems and Technology Agile dashboard conveying accurate metrics reporting on product team performance, overall performance, and planning. Develop metrics including key performance indicators and Agile metrics. Develop streamlined methods for data synthesis and metrics reporting. Support multiple Product-Teams by creating policies, reference materials, and training on Agile data management for governance. Under the guidance of the Agile Lead, support the development and implementation of a transformation roadmap/strategy for the Agile Product Management implementation. Support training, coaching, and other activities to introduce and implement data and/or Agile principles and practices. Conduct training and mentoring on approved agile content to client development teams. Support the development and implementation of relevant tools, templates, processes, and metrics. Measure client activities for improvement opportunities and provide expert insight into improving their effectiveness. Monitor client activities for risks and provide support for mitigation actions. Support development of governance structure and administration over the agile systems development life cycle. Support the development of Portfolio/Product Dashboards, Project/Product Status Reporting, governance reviews, and MSP-IT Stage Gate Review administration. Create metrics and reports to regularly report on the health of assigned activities Ensure all assigned programs have documented procedures which are current and relevant for the program. Provide expertise to client and/or project team in a given technology area Lead client teams and represent project management at client meetings and briefings. Provide knowledge sharing and mentoring to staff and reviews work for accuracy and quality of approach. Understand client environment and assist project management in addressing client challenges or issues. Prepare documentation, reports, and other deliverables for client approval. Analyze, research, and develop client solutions with team and supports team in implementation and client acceptance process of deliverables. Qualifications :
Bachelor of Science degree or higher ideally in the fields of computer science, information technology, software engineering, or related Seven (7) years of technical experience with experience in database development/management, metrics development and tracking, data reporting, data cleanup/hygiene, PowerBI or similar automation tools or related experience Experience with Agile and/or IT Governance and Agile/IT development data familiarity a plus. Knowledge of development frameworks, system security measures, database management, and web platforms Experience with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, PowerBI, Jira, and Confluence (other Agile reporting tools a plus) Federal government systems experience is ideal but not required 508 Compliance a plus Have a high level of attention to detail Strong interpersonal, presentation, and process skills Ability to explain a complex problem in simple terms to different types of audiences Understand the business' processes to create a cohesive vision of a usable product Strong commercial acumen and able to develop compelling business cases. Strong planning skills with the ability to structure activities, resources, and workload in order to achieve the right outcomes. Strong subject matter expertise and has awareness of the latest innovation and technology trends in data management and reporting. Must have active Secret Clearance Salary range $100,000 - $130,000 Equal Opportunity Employer/Race/Sex/Religion/Disability/Veteran Status/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age.