IT Governance/Portfolio Specialist bei Dynanet Corporation

Description

Position Details: 

Job Title: IT Governance/Portfolio Specialist 

Job Type: Full-time 

Salary Range: $190,000 - $200,000 

Location: Hybrid, DC - Hybrid work arrangement with required onsite presence during core federal hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET) and additional onsite coverage as mission dictates 

Dynanet Corporation Overview: 

Dynanet started with a focus on IT infrastructure and operations, helping organizations enhance their networks and overcome the limitations of 1990s technology. From strengthening communication channels to introducing innovative ways to collaborate and share information, Dynanet played a crucial role in shaping the early stages of digital transformation. The company’s efforts helped organizations build the very fabric of connectivity that now powers our modern world. Over the last three decades, Dynanet has grown into a trusted partner for organizations looking to innovate boldly and transform seamlessly. While technology continues to evolve and unlock new opportunities, for nearly 30 years, Dynanet remains committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive lasting change for its customers. Through agility, foresight, and an unwavering dedication to excellence, Dynanet continues to empower organizations to thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Our story is more than just a story of technology – it’s a story of vision, growth, and transformation that has shaped the past and continues to pave the way for the future. 

About the Role: 

The IT Governance/Portfolio Specialist is responsible for strengthening strategic IT governance and investment oversight across the customer's portfolio of technology systems (approximately 50 applications/150 systems). This role focuses on aligning technology initiatives with the customer's mission and strategic goals, optimizing compliance with system development lifecycle best practices, ensuring cost effectiveness, and implementing integrated risk management frameworks. The specialist will develop and drive use of analytics to enhance decision-making and program outcomes while serving as the enterprise project management office focal point. This position requires expertise in federal IT governance frameworks, portfolio management, and enterprise architecture to support the customer Tech's transformation to a federated technology ecosystem. 

Requirements

Roles & Responsibilities: 

Strategic IT Governance & Investment Oversight: 

• Strengthen strategic IT governance frameworks that align technology initiatives with the customer's mission and federal priorities 
• Ensure 100% of IT investments and projects are reviewed for alignment with the customer's strategic goals 
• Monitor that at least 90% of projects deliver measurable outcomes within planned scope and timeline 
• Optimize compliance with system development lifecycle best practices across all technology initiatives 
• Implement integrated risk management frameworks for portfolio-wide technology investments 
• Support governance frameworks that drive technology delivery rather than impede progress 

Enterprise Portfolio Management Office: 

• Serve as enterprise project management office, evaluating IT infrastructure for efficiency and rational enterprise architecture 
• Provide unified enterprise portfolio management approach reflecting and overseeing all projects to ensure alignment and reduce duplication 
• Manage portfolio of 50+ applications and 150+ systems with approximately 1-5 interfaces/integrations per system 
• Lead agile project planning, execution, and delivery, integrating with tools for full lifecycle visibility 
• Modernize enterprise performance lifecycle, risk management framework, and compliance governance support 
• Expand adoption of agile methodologies 100%, targeting 20% increase in sprint velocity and 15% reduction in project cycle times 

Data Analytics & Decision Support: 

• Develop and drive use of analytics to enhance decision-making and program outcomes 
• Create Executive Dashboard with real-time data, trend analysis, and recommendations 
• Deliver real-time dashboards with 99% data accuracy to support timely and informed CIO-level decision-making 
• Extract and normalize data from diverse sources to build comprehensive portfolio insights 
• Provide data-driven insights to guide IT investment budgeting and strategic planning 
• Support meaningful Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) process through analytics 

Enterprise Architecture Management: 

• Lead the development, maintenance, and alignment of the agency's Enterprise Architecture (EA) 
• Create and update documentation across all FEAF reference models (PRM, BRM, DRM, ARM, IRM, SRM) 
• Ensure compliance with FEAF standards and establish performance reporting structures 
• Foster stakeholder engagement and provide expert guidance to support strategic planning 
• Maintain 80% up-to-date EA documentation with timely performance reports and actionable insights 
• Support informed decision-making and continuous improvement through architecture governance 

FITARA & Compliance Management: 

• Process approximately 110+ FITARA reviews annually with peak periods of 42 requests (Jun-Aug) and off-peak of 12 requests (Oct-Dec) 
• Conduct FITARA reviews and provide feedback to ensure compliance with federal IT acquisition requirements 
• Support system registrations (approximately 19 annually) and software assessments (10+ annually) 
• Coordinate Analysis of Alternatives processes (3-10 annually) to support technology decision-making 
• Ensure compliance with federal standards including FISMA, FedRAMP, Clinger-Cohen Act, NIST Standards, and DOGE requirements 

Performance Monitoring & Reporting: 

• Develop and maintain performance metrics and KPIs for IT portfolio management 
• Create dashboard reporting capabilities (3-30 reports annually) to track portfolio performance 
• Support Technical Board Reviews including Sprint Reviews/Demos (55+ annually), Project Initiation Reviews, and Production Readiness Reviews 
• Provide regular portfolio status reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders 
• Monitor and report on customer satisfaction improvements targeting 20% increase and 30% reduction in service request resolution times 

Risk Management & Compliance: 

• Implement comprehensive risk management frameworks across the technology portfolio 
• Ensure all current systems maintain ATOs with support for new and renewing authorizations 
• Support system decommissions (2-4 annually) and technology lifecycle management 
• Maintain compliance with federal regulations while enabling smart, well-defined risk-taking 
• Coordinate with cybersecurity and privacy teams to ensure integrated compliance approaches 

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: 

• Foster stakeholder collaboration across the customer Tech teams, program offices, and external partners. 
• Coordinate with other HHS OCIO divisions to streamline IT services under unified governance. 
• Support briefings and presentations for senior leaders, working groups, and oversight bodies. 
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination to break down organizational silos. 

Required Professional Skills: 

• IT Governance Expertise: Minimum 6+ years of experience in federal IT governance, portfolio management, and investment oversight 
• Federal Compliance:?Deep knowledge of federal IT frameworks including FISMA, FedRAMP, FITARA, NIST Standards, and Clinger-Cohen Act 
• Portfolio Management:?Experience managing large-scale IT portfolios with 50+ applications and complex system integrations 
• Enterprise Architecture: Proficiency in FEAF reference models and enterprise architecture documentation and maintenance 
• Data Analytics:?Advanced skills in data analysis, dashboard development, and real-time reporting for executive decision support 
• FITARA Experience:?Hands-on experience with FITARA review processes, compliance tracking, and federal IT acquisition requirements 
• Agile Methodologies:?Knowledge of agile project management practices and lifecycle management tools 
• Risk Management:?Experience implementing risk management frameworks in complex federal IT environments 
• Performance Measurement:?Ability to develop and track KPIs, SLAs, and performance metrics for large IT portfolios 
• Stakeholder Management:?Experience coordinating across multiple organizational divisions and external partners 
• Federal IT Systems:?Understanding of federal system development lifecycle, ATO processes, and compliance requirements 

Preferred Professional Skills: 

• Certifications:?PMP, TOGAF, ITIL, or equivalent IT governance and architecture certifications 
• Federal Experience: Previous experience with the customer, HHS, or similar federal agencies managing large IT portfolios 
• Dashboard Development:?Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence and reporting tools 
• System Integration:?Knowledge of system-to-system integrations and technology mapping 
• Cloud Migration:?Experience supporting cloud migration initiatives (NGSC, Azure) and hybrid infrastructure management 
• CPIC Process:?Understanding of federal Capital Planning and Investment Control processes and OMB reporting 
• Advanced Analytics:?Experience with advanced data analytics, predictive modeling, and trend analysis 
• Change Management:?Knowledge of organizational change management during technology transformations 
• Advanced Degree: Master's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field 

Dynanet Team Requirements and Expectations: 

• Possess Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Highly organized with an ability to prioritize, balance, and effectively advance multiple competing priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to interact in a professional and collaborative manner with fellow Dynanet Teammates and the clients, and business partners that we work with. 
• Ability and desire to challenge and educate yourself to support and advance IT services delivery in the Federal agencies we serve. 
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills. 
• Respond to team member and client requests via email, MS teams, or other communication means during core business hours. 
• Active listening skills to understand clients' needs, and collaboration skills to work with other developers and designers. 

Education/Experience Requirements: 

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field required 
• Experience: Minimum 8+ years of IT governance, portfolio management, or enterprise architecture experience in federal environments 
• Federal Experience: Minimum 4+ years of direct federal government or federal contracting experience with IT governance frameworks 
• Portfolio Management: Minimum 5+ years managing complex IT portfolios with multiple concurrent projects and systems 
• Compliance Experience: Demonstrated experience with FITARA, FISMA, and other federal IT compliance requirements 
• Analytics Experience: Minimum 3+ years developing dashboards, reports, and data analytics for executive decision support 
• Architecture Experience:?Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and documentation standards.  

Employee Benefits Overview: 

• Industry Competitive Compensation 
• Medical and Dental Insurance 
• Paid Time Off/Holidays 
• 401(k) Retirement Plans with Matching 
• Remote Work* 
• Paid Training 
• Employee Referral Program 
• Employee Development Program? 

*Remote work flexibility available with required onsite presence during core federal hours and additional coverage as mission dictates for stakeholder coordination and governance meetings.