Sr. IT Portfolio Management Analyst

This senior-level position serves as a trusted advisor to federal leadership, providing expertise in IT portfolio management, investment planning, governance, budgeting, business analysis, and strategic decision support.

Responsibilities

Provide analytical and advisory support to senior USMS leadership, including executive briefings, decision support materials, white papers, presentations, and ad hoc data calls; Develop recommendations regarding IT investments, modernization initiatives, portfolio priorities, and resource allocations; Support governance boards, executive councils, investment review boards, and strategic planning activities; Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, service delivery, and emerging technologies; Lead the evaluation and prioritization of IT investment requests through the USMS IT Investment Management (ITIM) process; Conduct Business Case Analyses (BCA), Business Process Analyses (BPA), Cost-Benefit Analyses, and Analyses of Alternatives (AoA); Assess business value, technical viability, risk, cost, and operational impact of proposed IT initiatives; Collaborate with business stakeholders, end users, and technical SMEs to define requirements and identify optimal solutions; Support the onboarding of new technologies and modernization initiatives; Maintain governance frameworks, policies, and procedures supporting IT investment decisions; Support Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) activities; Assist with development of IT budget requests, operating plans, investment planning documentation, and resource forecasting; Perform cost modeling and budget analysis supporting IT projects, services, and technology investments; Provide input supporting Department of Justice (DOJ) budget submissions and recurring agency data calls; Analyze spending trends and recommend opportunities to eliminate duplicative investments, increase efficiency, and improve return on investment; Develop and maintain PMO artifacts including project status reports, dashboards, risk registers, action item trackers, and executive reports; Support governance boards, Change Control Boards (CCB), and review processes to ensure alignment with organizational objectives; Conduct impact analyses and develop recommendations for proposed changes affecting enterprise systems and services; Coordinate activities across multiple projects, workstreams, stakeholders, vendors, and contractors; Conduct requirements elicitation sessions and facilitate stakeholder workshops; Develop business requirements, process maps, use cases, workflows, and support documentation; Identify opportunities for business process improvement and operational efficiencies; Support organizational change management efforts and modernization initiatives; Support compliance efforts related to federal IT governance and security frameworks, including FISMA, NIST 800-53, FIPS 199, and related federal guidance; Review and provide feedback on ATO documentation, POA&Ms, SSP inputs, and security-related deliverables; Provide portfolio management support involving cloud services, enterprise architecture, networking, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and COTS technologies; Maintain awareness of FedRAMP requirements, acquisition processes, and federal technology modernization initiatives; Develop dashboards, KPIs, metrics, executive reports, and data visualizations using Excel, Power BI, and related tools; Analyze portfolio performance, project status, investment data, budget information, and operational metrics; Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership; Administer SharePoint sites, libraries, document repositories, and governance artifacts; Manage enterprise documentation and maintain version-controlled records; Ensure project and portfolio information remains current, organized, and accessible

Requirements

Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship; Active DoD Secret clearance or higher to establish reciprocity for Moderate Risk Background Investigation (MBI) Public Trust T3 case type, investigation closure date MUST be less than five years old; Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Management Information Systems, or related field; Minimum 12 years of professional experience supporting federal IT programs, strategic initiatives, consulting engagements, or related functions; Minimum 7 years of experience supporting IT organizations, IT operations, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, software development, cloud services, or infrastructure environments; Knowledge of IT Investment Management (ITIM); Knowledge of Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC); Knowledge of federal budget planning processes; Knowledge of cost-benefit analysis, BPA, BCA, and AoA development; Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR); Knowledge of FedRAMP; Knowledge of IT governance and portfolio management methodologies; Experience supporting federal agencies or highly regulated environments; Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefing experience; Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio; Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Nice to have

PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe, and/or ITIL certifications; Master's degree in a related field; Experience supporting DOJ, DHS, DoD, or other federal civilian agencies; Experience with Power BI, Power Apps, SharePoint administration, or enterprise reporting tools; Familiarity with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GovCloud; Experience supporting enterprise modernization and digital transformation initiatives

Benefits

401(k) with a 3% employer match; paid time off; paid holidays; FSA spending; dental; vision; health insurance; company-sponsored AD&D; life insurance; bonus and/or other incentives