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IT Project Portfolio Business Analyst

Amarillo, United States

Location: Pantex Amarillo Campus
Job Title: IT Project Portfolio Business Analyst
Career Level From: Senior Associate
Career Level To: Specialist
Organization: IT Business Operations (51355096)
Job Specialty: Business Analysis

What You'll Do

Mission - Pantex has several national security missions that protect our country and our allies around the world. At Pantex, our employees provide the nuclear deterrent for our nation and allies, ensure our nation’s nuclear stockpile is strong and viable, and support the stockpile as the High Explosives Center of Excellence. Our team uses world-class skill, ambition, and vision to meet our missions on a daily basis. Join us in any of our engaging disciplines and do the most important work of your career.

Culture - Much more than a place to work, this is a congenial professional setting where people work hard, interact with ease, and often become lifelong friends. At Pantex, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime, moving from one area to another as you gain new skills that align with your growing interests and professional strengths. You’ll be inspired by our strong feeling of camaraderie. From the first day, you’ll know that your coworkers have your back and you will have theirs. We have a shared mission and feel an urgency to get it done and done right. We are all proud patriots sharing our talents to work on a common goal whose legacy spans decades and continents.

Benefits - We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Also, take advantage of our onsite cafeteria. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

What You'll Do

The Information Technology (IT) Project Portfolio Business Analyst is a strategic role responsible for the overall governance and performance of an IT Project Portfolio. This individual orchestrates the selection and prioritization of IT project requests that align with organizational strategy and optimize resource utilization through effective resource capacity management. This person will help mature portfolio management processes, tools, and reporting to ensure effective decision-making and successful delivery of strategic initiatives.

What You'll Do (Cont'd)

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate the intake and evaluation of new project proposals, assessing their strategic fit, feasibility, and potential impact.
Develop, implement, and maintain robust portfolio governance frameworks, policies, and procedures
Ensure all projects and programs within the portfolio are aligned with organizational strategy and contribute to desired business outcomes
Establish and manage a standardized project prioritization process, considering factors such as strategic alignment, risk, resource availability, and interdependencies.
Facilitate portfolio review meetings with senior leadership to present portfolio performance, propose adjustments, and support strategic decision-making.
Lead and manage the resource capacity planning process across the entire portfolio, forecasting demand against available supply
Collaborate with functional managers to ensure adequate and appropriate allocation of resources to prioritized projects.
Monitor resource utilization and provide recommendations for adjustments to maintain portfolio health and delivery timelines.
Develop and maintain comprehensive portfolio dashboards and reports for various audiences, including executive leadership, project managers, and stakeholders.
Provide guidance and mentorship to project and program managers on portfolio management best practices.
Develop and maintain an IT portfolio of projects and programs using a toolset to create roadmaps and convey resource constraints and portfolio health across all projects
Develop project requirements documents through interactions with customers and technical personnel
Exercise initiative and independent judgment and discretion under limited supervision

What You Can Expect

Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
Career advancement and professional development programs
Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of two years of relevant experience. Typical relevant experience ranging from 4 to 7 years.
OR Master's degree with a minimum of one year of relevant experience.
OR Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 10 years of completed education and/or relevant experience.
Experience in Project and/or Portfolio Management.

Preferred Job Requirements

Ability to connect projects to organizational strategy and understand the broader business context
Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions, particularly in the context of resource allocation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial and project information to diverse audiences, including executive leadership.
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels without direct authority
Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and optimize business processes, including those related to resource management.
Proficient in project and portfolio management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Planview, Jira, Asana, Monday.com, Clarity PPM) with experience utilizing resource management modules.
ServiceNow experience, especially with Strategic Portfolio Management and Project Management modules
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a group with diverse backgrounds and skills
Extensive knowledge and experience working with Excel spreadsheets
Knowledge and understanding of strategies for gathering, reviewing and analyzing data requirements
Experience with Agile Scrum or Scaled Agile techniques
Proven experience in effectively handling multiple tasks while meeting deadlines

Preferred Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)
Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA)
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework certification

Why Pantex?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.

Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

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