Portfolio Operations Analyst

  • Vienna, VA
  • Posted 9 days ago | Updated 2 hours ago

Overview

On Site
$60 - $65 per hour
Contract - W2

Skills

Portfolio Operations Analyst

Job Details




A Fortune 50 financial services company is seeking a highly motivated Portfolio Operations Analyst for our client in the McLean, VA area.


Overview:




  • We are seeking a Portfolio Operations Analyst to support the implementation of Lean Portfolio & Product Management (LPPM) practices within Information Security.




  • This role is ideal for someone who has helped build portfolio operations from the ground up, not just maintained them.




  • The analyst will define and test how epics, features, and stories connect across layers, bridge gaps in tooling and governance, and lay the foundation for a sustainable Portfolio & Product Operations capability.




  • This is not a reporting or support role. We need a builder-someone who has lived through the stand-up of portfolio operations, can contribute ideas, shape processes, and execute hands-on work.




  • The ideal candidate thrives in pilot environments, is comfortable with ambiguity, and is motivated to help shape a scalable, repeatable portfolio operations model.




Responsibilities:




  • Model Building & Pilot Enablement




    • Stand up and refine a single-funnel backlog from intake to delivery.




    • Define how portfolio epics decompose into features and stories.




    • Identify and bridge gaps in flow, tooling, and governance.




    • Support and document pilot governance events, discovery labs, and PI planning sessions.






  • Tooling & Traceability




    • Establish traceability across ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, and Apptio.




    • Stand up initial records and tagging for cost tracking and reporting.




    • Propose scalable solutions for integration and automation.






  • Metrics & Reporting




    • Define and trial practical measures for value, flow, and outcomes.




    • Build starter dashboards and reporting views (manual or automated).




    • Refine metrics based on pilot learnings.






  • Audit & Documentation




    • Maintain audit artifacts including role rosters, decision logs, trace maps, and outcome registers.




    • Partner with risk and compliance teams to embed audit readiness.






  • Path to Sustainable Operations




    • Shape templates, standards, and repeatable processes for backlog management, governance, and reporting.




    • Transition manual practices into sustainable operating routines.




    • Contribute to playbooks, roadmaps, and improvement recommendations for future scaling.






Qualifications:




  • 5+ years of experience in lean portfolio management, product operations, product management, or program management.




  • Proven experience implementing or maturing LPM, SAFe, or Disciplined Agile models.




  • Hands-on experience with ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, and Apptio (or equivalent tools).




  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.




  • Ability to work in ambiguous, pilot environments and help shape new operating models.




Desired:




  • Background in security, risk, or technology portfolios.




  • Experience developing playbooks, templates, and repeatable portfolio practices.




  • Familiarity with audit and compliance requirements in enterprise environments.




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