As a Lead Analyst/ Project Management Specialist in the Project/ Portfolio Management Office (PMO) of the Department of Information Technology (DIT), works to lead a wide range of complex IT project/portfolio management activities, including providing analytical support, developing workflow for DIT project management and administrative processes, and business systems configuration and related activities. Participates in identification and development of systems, apps and web capabilities that su... more details
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As a Lead Analyst/Project Management Specialist in the Project/Portfolio Management Office (PMO) of the Department of Information Technology (DIT), works to lead a wide range of complex IT project/portfolio management activities, including providing analytical support, developing workflow for DIT project management and administrative processes, and business systems configuration and related activities. Participates in identification and development of systems, apps and web capabilities that support project/portfolio management and the business of DIT; documents requirements, analyzes business processes and recommends improvements. Works under the general supervision of the PMO Director performing complex analytical and technical work in management and oversight of IT Projects in the County s IT Project Portfolio. Evaluates compliance with County standards and proactively engages with project stakeholders to define tasks, estimate resources, and align technology with business strategies. Assists project managers with information technology project management for application implementation and upgrades of complex multiphase enterprise technology initiatives, related budgets, contracts, fiscal oversight, and management of contractors and end user support. Lead architect and system administrator for the PMO System; evaluates and assists in business process redesign to enhance efficiency, documents system requirements and specifications, processes, procedures, and workflows; monitors system operations and resolves performance issues. Coordinates the annual software development audit; analyzes results, submits reports to the Department of Finance, and resolves potential concerns to finalize audit results for acceptance by the County s external auditors. Guides, counsels, and trains PMO staff as needed.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") Bachelor's degree in computer information systems, business administration, or related field; plus five years of experience in information systems and process redesign, managing and implementing all phases of the systems development life cycle, including at least one year of supervisory experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background and credit check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong project management experience and working knowledge of Project Management Office (PMO) and project management tools
Prior design, development and use of dashboards and performance measurement metrics
Expert data analysis and executive reporting skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail, time management and organizational skills
Fiscal and Budget management experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is generally sedentary, performed in a normal office environment. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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