The Jr. Project Analyst provides support to fulfill the project management requirements for IT programs and services.  Responsibilities include planning, defining work breakdown structures, clarifying tasks, outlining processes, developing schedules and milestones, tracking and reporting according to the project management standards and methodologies as required by the client.   

Activities include managing assigned projects; communicating technical requirements to non-technical personnel; supporting brief preparation and presentation. Work assignments involve active participation on projects that may include design, development, and implementation, while evaluating, monitoring, and reporting on the status of project activities.   The Jr. Project Analyst will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following; 

• Provide management and coordination of projects ranging in scope from single system to Agency wide implementation.  Managed projects may also have Government-wide impact such as the Electronic Government initiatives.
• Meet with stake-holders to document user requirements and maintain a requirements traceability matrix.
• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed work breakdown schedules for all projects to track milestones, tasks and resource allocation to meet project deadlines.
• Project Portfolio Management
• Resource Portfolio Management
• Ensure project deliverables and timelines are met.  Identify and mitigate schedule risk.
• Ensure all phases of project are documented using government provided ITSM.
• Manage and document the actions of the ERB, CCB, and other IT Governance Boards as may be required.
• Provide the following mandatory weekly reports:
• Project Status Summary Report
• Weekly Activity Report
• FISMA/FISCAM report requirements as required

The successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination, maintenance, monitoring, and reporting of several BOS systems.  This position requires an understanding of WAN/LAN networking, as well as technical knowledge to support LAN-based intranet applications.

Qualifications Experience:

• 3 years of professional experience in a Network Management group environment
• 3 years experience working with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Visio
• 3 years experience with LAN server technologies.
• 3 years experience working with IT lifecycle methodologies and supporting documentation
• 1 years experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent tool
• 1 year experience with document management tools such as SharePoint.
• Experience working on site in a government client setting is highly desirable

• BS in engineering, computer science or other IT related field preferred
• MCSE or related certification preferred
• PMP or ITIL Certification preferred

• Excellent attention to detail capability
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to interface with all levels of management
• Excellent time management, scheduling, and organizational skills
• Ability to work well independently or in a team setting

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"