Business Analyst w/ProSight or Primavera or Clarity

Position Summary

Business Analyst consultant for IT Portfolio Management (PfM) practice area of Federal Consulting Division, specifically for Intelligence Agency clients. The Business Analyst provides process and automation support for the analysis, design, implementation, and operation of IT Capital Planning and Portfolio Management solutions for Federal Government clients. 

 

Potential IT PfM functional areas include:

-  IT and Non-IT Investment analysis, selection, control, and evaluation

-  Business Case development and measurement

-  Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC)

-  OMB300 Exhibit processing

-  IT Portfolio Management Governance Support

-  Program and Project Management methods and techniques (e.g. Risk Management; Earned Value Management)

 

The Business Analyst position involves IT Portfolio Management consulting activities such as:

-  Information Technology (IT) Portfolio Management visioning and strategy development

-  Process analysis, modeling, and requirements definition

-  Configuration design and development using industry-leading Portfolio Management COTS packages

-  Development of IT investment Scorecards, Investor Maps, Dashboards, and other reporting

-  Training and support for IT PfM solutions (processes, automation, and reporting)

 Experience Requirements

ð  3+ years of Business Analysis consulting experience involving the planning, analysis, design, and/or implementation of business solutions for large enterprises.

ð  Experience and knowledge of the following is a plus: 

ü Portfolio Management

ü Clinger Cohen Act requirements, e-Government requirements, and the federal budget process including OMB Circulars A-11 and A-94 and OMB Exhibit 300s.

ü Asset Management, Financial Management, and FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act) in Federal Government

ü Enterprise Architecture

ü Program and Project Management methods

ð  Experience with IT Portfolio Management software toolsets, particularly ProSight, is a plus 

 Other Critical Skills

ð  Excellent oral communication skills, with demonstrated ability to provide persuasive points of view across different audiences, facilitate meetings, conduct and summarize client interviews, etc.

ð  Excellent written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to independently produce meaningful, executive-level reports and presentations.

ð  Strong analytical and problem solving skills; logical, conceptual and a quick learner, with a demonstrated ability to quickly assess a situation and generate new insights and usable ideas. Educational RequirementsBachelors degree; Masters degree a plus

 Other RequirementsTS/SCI Security Clearance  LocationWashington, DC area About Headstrong

 

Headstrong, founded in 1981 as James Martin Associates by Dr. James Martin, is a global consultancy delivering expertise across business processes, strategic consulting and technology through its global delivery and sourcing model. Headstrong helps its clients realize value from their business and technology initiatives while leveraging a steadfast heritage of strong methodologies and global program management. Headstrong is headquartered in Fairfax, VA, with approximately 2,500 people strong worldwide, $200 million revenue, and 30% revenue growth in 2007.  With a 25-year track record of proven results, Headstrong's client base includes many of the world’s most respected Fortune 2000 companies and multi-national global corporations.

 

Headstrong Public Sector, Inc. (HPS), is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Headstrong headquartered in Fairfax, VA, and offers that hard-to-find blend of business knowledge, technical experience, and industry insight, bringing private sector best practices to our public sector clients.  HPS focuses primarily on assisting federal civilian, defense, and intelligence agencies improve their Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) via Enterprise Architecture, Portfolio Management, and Program/Project Management service offerings.  Other key lines of business include:  Business Process Management (BPM); Web-based Content Management; and eGovernment Application Integration.