Avantus Federal Washington, DC 20032 Remote
2021-10-29

IT Portfolio/Workforce Management Analyst - Junior

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Company Overview:
Avantus Federal, a NewSpring Holdings Company, is a mission-focused services and solutions company headquartered in McLean, VA. Drawing upon its heritage companies’ histories of consistent growth and high performance in the federal services market, Avantus ensures eminence is earned, sustained and grown.

Avantus’ services and solutions are designed, tailored, and executed based on our long history of helping our Homeland Security, Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian customers solve complex challenges. Our capabilities include Project & Portfolio Management, Facilities, Acquisition & Sustainment, Systems Engineering Technical Services, Operations & Analysis, Transformation & Advisory Services, Data & Software Solutions, Digital Innovation, and Augmented Intelligence.
Position Overview:
With the rapid pace of change in technology, IT mandates and governance requirements, DOT OCIO has
a priority to mature its OST portfolio oversight and preparation of our IT workforce. The outcomes of the
oversight will enhance and evolve the current IT environment through the planned and deliberate
activities that provide timely data to be used for decisions. Additionally, the maturation of the portfolio
will identify gaps within the DOT IT workforce and be the baseline for implementing the DOT IT
workforce strategy. This position will support DOT OCIO in their efforts to mature its IT portfolio and workforce management processes.
Responsibilities:
  • Analyze OST portfolio processes, standards, guidance, tools, or other documents
  • Evaluate the current state of governance processes in use in OST.
  • Identify issues/challenges within the OST portfolio and areas forimprovement/enhancement/change, including process improvements
  • Provide an assessment of internal and external factors that may impact or affect overall IT organizational and technology strategies
  • Identify operational considerations and limitations
  • Support the and reporting of the OST IT Spend Plan process and other governance processes
  • Provide recommendations on the processes, systems, and initiatives to strengthen the OST Portfolio
  • Conduct data analysis to provide recommendations on improvement areas and activities of the OST portfolio
  • Support training for OST stakeholders on capital planning and investment control, governances, spend plan and other DOT OCIO processes
  • Support the tracking of OST IT portfolio, program and project risks and issues
  • Support the assessment, planning and management of the IT workforce program

  • Support the DOT IT Workforce Data Call and other data requests

    Facilitate staffing, skills and competency assessments among the IT workforce

  • Plan, recommend and develop training roadmaps for key positions within the IT workforce (as identified by DOT IT leadership)

  • Support the development of career paths for positions within the IT workforce

  • Update/Revise and Provide Recommendations on the IT Workforce Roadmap

  • Support the collaboration of the DOT IT Workforce segments (IT, cyber and others)

  • Support internal training opportunities for the IT workforce including but not limited to lunch and learn sessions

  • Recommend next steps, planning and sequencing to close known competency gaps within the IT workforce

  • Monitor progress and provide recommendations to mature the DOT IT Workforce program

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 2+ years of experience
  • Per Executive Order (E0 14042) proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required prior to your start date.
Preferred Qualifications: Company EEO Statement:
Avantus Federal is an equal opportunity employer and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) federal contractor. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other category protected by law. Avantus hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.