Portfolio Value Management Analyst

Company: ALTA IT Services
Location: Vienna
Posted on: March 6, 2025

Job Description:

Portfolio Value Management Analyst

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Location: Hybrid Work Model Reporting to Vienna, VA
Pay Rate: Open to Both C2C and W2 options
Position Type: Multiyear Contract Job Description

The Portfolio Value Management Analyst will support the Strategy and Value Optimization Team within Information Security PMO as the team establishes new portfolio value management/optimization practices within Information Security. The Analyst will provide support in maintaining existing OKR and portfolio management practices in addition to standing up new practices as we introduce value streams across the division.

Key Responsibilities

Support the establishment of portfolio value management/optimization practices within InfoSec by supporting the identification of value streams, identifying appropriate stakeholders and supporting change management activities
Support existing OKR tracking/management processes to ensure the success of monthly OKR review meetings with InfoSec leadership team by coordinating the collection of status updates and recommending an improved solution
Provide analysis and recommendations on establishing velocity across InfoSec teams based on feature pointing to aid in capacity planning for operational teams (kanban) and teams focused on initiatives (scrum/scrumban)
Provide analysis of impact on implementation of lean business cases based on capacity and shifting priorities of teams delivering work
Track value metrics for portfolio initiatives, such as ROI, cost savings, and strategic alignment
Collaborate with teams to measure outcomes against established objectives and key results (OKRs)
Track and monitor portfolio performance against OKRs, budgets, and timelines
Support prioritization and decision-making by analyzing project impacts, risks, and dependencies
Support leadership with data-driven insights for budget reallocation and resource optimization
Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to enhance portfolio performance
Monitor risks and issues across the portfolio, escalating them as needed
Work with project managers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure accurate data collection and alignment
Identify and recommend improvements to portfolio management processes and tools
Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices for portfolio and financial management


Desired Qualifications and Education Requirements

Preferred - Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology or Computer Science/Cybersecurity
Preferred - Banking/financial background
Information Security or Information Technology background a plus
5 - 7 years' experience supporting Agile initiatives, particularly in a SAFe environment with portfolio value management experience and knowledge of agile techniques, processes, tools that enable the rapid definition, design, build, test and integration of the service or product
Desired - Certified as a SAFe agilest
Significant experience in working with JIRA or Microsoft Azure DevOps and ServiceNow



Ref: #850-Rockville (ALTA IT)

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