Program Management Analyst

Description

At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers' business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values-passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness-and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.

Together, we know our people are our difference-for our clients and our colleagues.

Are you ready to:

• Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?

• Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?

• Be the difference and make it happen?

MetaPhase is seeking a Program Management Analyst as a member of MetaPhase's team supporting a National Security function within a cabinet-level Federal Civilian department. In this role, the primary focus will be to ensure project control from the beginning of project to closeout across the PMO portfolio with varied governance expectations. Candidates must work effectively across project teams, be sharp, creative, well written , and articulate when speaking with senior client leadership. This candidate will be responsible for the development of standardized plans through coordination with Federal Program Managers .

What You Will Be Doing:

• Ability to perform in a fast-paced dynamic environment, adapt to change quickly, and focus on the end goal of project and mission success
• Create and update project documentation such as Project Management Plans, Requirements and Design documents, Project Reporting presentations, CONOPS documents, risk registers, and meeting minutes
• Participates in the planning, tracking, analysis and reporting of performance on projects of varying size, complexity, and level of risk

• Responsible for building project schedules and tracking projects to completion and ensuring performance is consistent in accordance with schedule
• Support Federal Program Managers with tracking of program level risks, issues, scope, and timing changes
• Maintains tools and reports necessary in adherence to project governance requirements
• Assists in the design, testing, implementation, and maintenance of all portfolio templates, dashboards, and process workflows in support of the program/project management methodology
• Analyzes critical path and constraints to determine effect of changes to schedule and recommend solutions to reduce schedule slippage
• Supports governance process for Waterfall and Agile projects to ensure project management standards are met
• Assists with facilitating project health reviews and provide project planning support as assigned

What We Need From You (Required):

• Minimum 3 years of program management or business systems analysis experience with 1+ year supporting a PMO, preferably in the federal space
• Proficiency in project management software (JIRA, MS Project, Planner)
• Self-starter, team player, and effective contributor in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with building dashboards in PowerBI or Tableau
• Experience with SharePoint, Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams as it relates to project management functions
• Top Secret, or equivalent clearance
• U.S. citizenship required (no exceptions)

Bonus Points (Desired):

• PMP or Agile certification in Project Management
• Experience supporting clients in a federal environment

Work Setup & Clearance:

• Hybrid in Washington, DC

• Position requires a current, active Top-Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS)

Travel:

• Periodic travel within the United States

Compensation:

• Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is 100k-120k

About MetaPhase

MetaPhase is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:

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• Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work - 2021, 2022, 2023

• Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms - 2020

MetaPhase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.

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