IT PM Governance Specialist

Fathom Management LLC•Arlington, VA

13d•$125,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Premier Enterprise Solutions is seeking an experienced IT PM Governance Specialist III to support the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in Pentagon City. This senior-level position provides leadership across IT governance, investment management, capital planning, enterprise architecture, portfolio management, organizational development, and program oversight for mission-critical information technology initiatives. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance supporting the full IT investment lifecycle while ensuring alignment with Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and DEA strategic objectives. This role requires extensive experience supporting federal IT governance processes, Earned Value Management (EVM), Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC), enterprise architecture, and portfolio performance management.

Requirements

Active Secret Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 15 years of Federal consulting experience
Extensive experience supporting: IT Governance, Portfolio Management, Capital Planning & Investment Control (CPIC), IT Investment Management (ITIM), Enterprise Architecture (EA), Strategic Planning, Organizational Development, Business Process Analysis, Earned Value Management (EVM), Risk Management
Experience supporting OMB and DOJ budget, reporting, and governance requirements.
Strong experience developing: Business Cases, Cost-Benefit Analyses, Alternatives Analyses, Executive Briefings, Governance Reports
Experience facilitating executive meetings and stakeholder workshops.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP)
PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
Experience supporting DEA or Department of Justice agencies.
Experience with: ServiceNow ITSM, ServiceNow ITBM, Portfolio Management tools, Enterprise Architecture frameworks, Organizational Change Management, Federal IT Modernization initiatives
Knowledge of Agile and hybrid project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

Lead IT governance activities supporting DEA enterprise initiatives.
Manage IT investment portfolios and ensure alignment with agency strategic goals.
Develop governance processes, performance measures, and portfolio reporting.
Monitor portfolio health and provide executive-level recommendations.
Support the complete CPIC lifecycle for major IT investments.
Develop business cases, feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, and investment documentation.
Ensure compliance with OMB, DOJ, and agency investment management requirements.
Support IT Investment Management (ITIM) reporting activities.
Align enterprise architecture initiatives with agency strategic objectives.
Evaluate current and future ("As-Is" / "To-Be") organizational models.
Recommend organizational improvements to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Support strategic planning and modernization initiatives.
Provide expert guidance across all Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) knowledge areas and process groups.
Support project managers with governance reviews and project health assessments.
Develop executive dashboards, performance metrics, and governance reporting.
Ensure projects comply with federal governance standards.
Lead project risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning.
Develop EVM reporting processes and performance metrics.
Analyze project performance using earned value methodologies.
Conduct governance reviews and recommend corrective actions.
Facilitate stakeholder workshops and requirements sessions.
Conduct business process analysis and organizational assessments.
Develop recommendations to improve operational performance.
Document functional and technical requirements.
Support workflow automation and reporting using ServiceNow ITSM and ITBM.
Conduct governance, compliance, and service audits.
Prepare audit findings and corrective action plans.
Ensure adherence to federal IT governance standards.