Portfolio Governance Analyst

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Fort Worth, TX that is seeking a Portfolio Governance Analyst.

Summary:
The Senior Portfolio Analyst supports enterprise investment governance and portfolio management by leading business case development, analyzing initiative value and alignment, and producing actionable insights for strategic prioritization. This role partners directly with initiative sponsors, senior leaders, and governance stakeholders to evaluate proposals, manage portfolio data, and inform investment decisions. The Portfolio Governance Analyst ensures transparency, alignment, and value realization across the enterprise portfolio, while also supporting core governance operations and portfolio reporting.

Duties:
* Lead the development, review, and refinement of business cases in collaboration with initiative sponsors
* Analyze initiative alignment, resource requirements, strategic value, and risk
* Develop insights and recommendations for prioritization and sequencing based on roadmap and portfolio health
* Prepare materials and executive briefings for governance committees, ELT, and Board meetings
* Track and report on portfolio performance, benefits realization, and key metrics
* Maintain initiative records and support governance workflows across intake, evaluation, prioritization, and post-execution review
* Contribute to portfolio roadmap maintenance and development of governance templates, tools, and reporting standards
* Partner with the Director to identify risks, support strategic reviews, and drive continuous improvement

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Strategy, or a related field is required; Advanced degree preferred
* PMP, PfMP, SAFe Lean Portfolio Management, or other relevant project management certifications preferred
* 6+ years in portfolio analysis, project management, or strategic planning
* Experience in business case development and strategic evaluation
* Strong analytical, critical thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills
* Proficient in portfolio tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Power BI, Excel)
* Ability to operate independently and manage ambiguity in a dynamic environment

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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