DescriptionICF is looking for a Senior Systems Analyst to support a large Infrastructure Support Contract. If you are looking for an opportunity to help inform and direct IT investment decisions and develop and contribute to architectural targets and standards for our client, then this is the job for you. Join our team if you are looking to use and further perfect your architecture and systems engineering skills. This position will work remotely for a Federal client in Arlington, VA.What you’ll be doing:
Supporting the analysis of highly complex projects and moderate to highly complex programs.
Formulating and defining strategies, system scope and objectives for infrastructure modernization projects through research and fact-finding activities combined with an expert understanding of technical analysis and requirements management practices and principles.
Recommending and applying strategic thinking, process improvement, and re-engineering methodologies and principles to process improvement programs and projects by proposing, completing, and analyzing business, data, hybrid enterprise models.
Identifying best practices, documenting and assessing performance measurements, and identifying business and technology solutions to streamline processes.
Supporting group facilitation sessions, interviews, training, and other activities to gather information from stakeholders.
Providing direction and strategic vision to architectural framework improvement programs by assessing and recommending all business analysis related disciplines.
Eliciting and managing business and systems level requirements for projects.
Assessing industry standard tools to make recommendations to medium to complex technical projects related to infrastructure modernization.
Conducting knowledge transfer of strategic plans, scope, requirements, and other analyses to program and project teams to ensure successful implementation of solutions to client areas.
Applying portfolio management concepts including business-IT alignment, prioritization, market research, business cases development, and project costing techniques for moderate to highly complex projects; and
Ensuring recommended/delivered solution(s) meet business needs for projects, as assigned.
What you will need:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
5+ years of progressive work experience as a system analyst.
Solid knowledge and experience with applying Agile Methodologies concepts and practices.
Solid understanding of on-Prem and off-Prem (Cloud) based environments.
Support our Project Manager in the planning of major infrastructure projects.
To work with our solution architect as well as our client’s architecture group to define technical requirements and plan and deliver a solution for the modernization of our client’s infrastructure.
To coordinate with business units, the project management office (PMO), outside entities and IT staff to confirm compliance and risk mitigation has been met.
To be responsible for ensuring infrastructure changes are in compliance to security, audit policies, and procedures.
To create and maintain program documentation. Demonstrate experience in the relevant technologies used by the agency and as specified in the contract.
An understanding of Enterprise Architecture concepts including, but not limited to, strategic information gathering, technological research and data-driven process improvements, target architecture, and sequencing plans.
US Citizenship is required by the Federal Government.
The ability to successfully obtain a Public Trust, which involves a thorough background and financial investigation.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Master’s Degree is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication and personal skills with ability to present to groups, including C-level executives.
Demonstrated ability to elicit requirements, document user stories, develop business process models, and perform feasibility and cost benefit analyses.
Strong communication, facilitation, interview, formal document writing, and presentation skills.
Advanced knowledge and experience with applying Agile Methodologies concepts and practices.
Advanced proficiency in analytical, project planning, negotiating, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge and understanding of Enterprise-wide platform deployment software.
Proficiency in using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint, Teams, and Visio).
Experience using Tableau, GitHub, and ServiceNow
Additional Qualifications
Ability to express information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to effectively work as a sole resource on a project.
Ability to understand people, processes, and technologies to address business needs for process improvements.
Ability to identify problems; determine accuracy and relevance of information; use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.
Ability to thoroughly pay attention to details when performing and reviewing work.
Ability to work with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, and satisfy their expectations.
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