IT Operations & Investment SME
About The Position
Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking an experienced IT Operations & Investment Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support USDA in the planning, execution, and delivery of IT programs and projects aligned with federal investment standards for a potential opportunity. This role provides coordination, oversight, and administrative support to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate brings strong project management expertise combined with business process improvement knowledge. This is a remote position, contingent upon contract award.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience providing operational oversight, operational reporting, and investment management support aligned with federal acquisition standards.
- Experience supporting IT operations and investment-related projects
- Strong understanding of federal project management and acquisition processes
- Proven experience managing multiple, complex projects with aggressive timelines
- Experience with enterprise-level systems and cross-functional teams
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Business Process Improvement methodologies
- Familiarity with government reporting and oversight processes
- Experience working in high-visibility, enterprise IT environments
Responsibilities
- Project & Program Support Coordinate and manage assigned projects and program work packages
- Support full project lifecycle activities, including planning, execution, and closeout
- Ensure alignment with program goals, timelines, and enterprise impact
- Project Management & Compliance Manage projects in accordance with Federal Acquisition standards for major IT investments
- Develop and maintain key project artifacts, including: Project plans Gate review packages Risk tracking tools Budget and expenditure reports
- Reporting & Communication Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders and oversight bodies
- Prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and briefings
- Facilitate meetings, including agendas and documentation
- Risk & Issue Management Identify and assess risks impacting schedule, scope, or budget
- Recommend and implement mitigation strategies
- Proactively address variances with corrective actions
- Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, and investment teams
- Gather and define customer requirements through collaboration
- Ensure alignment across cross-functional teams
- Tools & Documentation Develop deliverables using: Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
- Maintain project documentation in government systems such as: SharePoint JIRA Confluence
- Investment Support Support IT investment reporting requirements
- Collaborate with investment teams to ensure accurate and timely deliverables
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
