Senior PMO Analyst

At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. Our leadership prioritizes a caring culture that allows each team member to explore their potential and innovate. As a result, our Federal Government customers trust us to provide innovative, high-quality, and repeatable results. Our commitment to quality for the past 16 years is why we are appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5 for the delivery of IT services and development, levels only achieved by fewer than 20 companies in the United States.

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CORE JOB SUMMARY

Develops, designs and implements process quality and improvement programs and initiatives. Collaborates with quality, business process owners, and other functional areas on strategic planning for process quality improvements. Evaluates results of process analysis, audits, and plan implementation to determine organizational efficiency. Analyzes and resolves process quality issues and needs as they relate to the organization's process performance and adherence to quality requirements.                                                                         

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collects and maintains performance metrics and analyzes data to develop solutions for processes improvements. 
• Ensures the creation and maintenance of updated documentation of business processes and policies. 
• Prepares and provides performance-related presentations.
• Plans and estimates complex and sophisticated development initiatives to improve performance and productivity.
• Researches industry trends for application of process improvement techniques and best practices and initiates the development of a plan to execute proper techniques. 
• Implements new and innovative processes, evaluates existing processes, and recommends optimal solutions and improvements. 
• Uses complex quantitative analysis methodology to perform data, cost benefit, and/or process measurement analysis.
• Works collaboratively with business process owners and managers on creating and executing strategic initiatives.
• This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Champions best project/program management practices.
• Demonstrates and understanding of contract financial management and reporting.
• Participates in the contract intake process to ensure corporate processes are communicated and followed.
• Tracks the health of each contract through performance briefings.
• Plans and conducts audits and appraisals.
• Drives continual process improvement.
• Promotes quality control/assurance awareness and training.

ROLE, JOB SCOPE 

• Knowledge - Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards. Interprets issues & recommends leading practices & innovative solutions. 
• Problem Solving - Develops solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives. 
• Discretion/Latitude - Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment. 
• Impact - Effects of decisions are long-lasting and heavily influence the future course of the organization. Errors in judgement or failure to achieve results would result in large amounts of resources. 
• Liaison/Leadership - Serves as consultant to management.  May be primary technical or project/program or task lead. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS   

• Minimum bachelor’s degree and eight years related experience, or a combination of equivalent experience and training. 
• Basic knowledge of statistics and ability to analyze quantitative data.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and demonstrate initiative and discretion.
• Proven track record of leading process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent people and matrix management skills.
• Must be extremely detail-oriented and be able to research and learn new standards and models quickly.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CMMI Associate certification
• PMP certification
• Experience with SDLC methodologies

ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.