Portfolio Specialist​/Project Coordinator; NEI

Job Title:

Business Analyst / Project Coordinator (NEI-4)

Location:

Bethesda, MD

Cyber Data Technologies is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Business Analyst to support and enhance the execution of IT projects and portfolio management. The ideal candidate will bring experience in analyzing business processes, developing strategies, and supporting decision-making that aligns with organizational goals. This role is critical in driving operational excellence and supporting strategic initiatives by identifying and addressing technology gaps and inefficiencies.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess operational and functional baselines, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Apply industry best practices to create conceptual business models and identify relevant issues for selecting application software packages.
• Analyze IT project portfolio status and assist in developing reports and presentations for executive staff.
• Identify IT inadequacies and recommend strategies to improve functional areas like Human Resources, Finance, Supply, and Operations.
• Define and document consistent milestones for various project types in collaboration with Portfolio Managers.
• Maintain and regularly update milestones to ensure accurate tracking and progress reporting.
• Develop and document two to three-year technical roadmaps for portfolio management.
• Support functional area strategies to enhance IT capabilities and align with organizational objectives.
• Prepare and present bi-weekly progress reports to key stakeholders.
• Maintain the Portfolio dashboard using Service Now and ensure data accuracy.
• Support scheduling, communication and project coordination for on-going projects in the portfolio.

Qualifications:

• 2 - 5years of experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar role.
• Proven ability to assess organizational baselines and develop strategies for functional and operational improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and address IT deficiencies.
• Experience with IT portfolio management, including developing reports and presentations for executive staff.
• Familiarity with documenting milestones and maintaining technical roadmaps and diagrams for IT projects.
• Proficiency in tools like Service Now, Visio and MS-Project for portfolio tracking and reporting.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver results within tight deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or a related field is preferred.