CFP Board-posted 3 months ago
$77,000 - $95,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Washington, DC
101-250 employees
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

The Analyst in the IT Technology Program Management team plays a key role in supporting the successful delivery of technology initiatives that advance CFP Board's strategic objectives. Working under the guidance of the Director, Technology Program Management Office, this position manages small to medium-scale IT projects, coordinates internal and vendor resources, and ensures project milestones are met on time and within scope. This hybrid position working 3 days in-office is based at CFP Board headquarters in Washington, D.C., and offers professional growth opportunities through mentorship, exposure to enterprise IT initiatives, and hands-on project management experience.

  • Gather and document business and technical requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Prepare detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and cost estimates.
  • Develop project charters, timelines, and key deliverables in alignment with CFP Board standards.
  • Manage day-to-day project activities, tracking progress against plans and budgets.
  • Coordinate internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely delivery.
  • Identify risks and issues, propose mitigation strategies, and escalate as needed.
  • Ensure projects comply with internal review processes, technical standards, and governance.
  • Prepare and deliver regular status updates to stakeholders, including leadership.
  • Maintain effective communication channels between technical teams, business units, and vendors.
  • Facilitate project meetings, documenting action items and decisions.
  • Coordinate system testing, user acceptance, and quality reviews.
  • Ensure deliverables meet requirements and are documented for future reference.
  • Conduct lessons learned and closeout reports for continuous improvement.
  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience) required.
  • 3+ years' hands-on experience managing IT projects or working in a project coordination role.
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile) and tools (MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet, or similar).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including SharePoint and Teams.
  • Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and IT delivery processes.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Problem-solving mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges and propose solutions.
  • CAPM, CSM, or other entry-level project management certification (PMP or PRINCE2 preferred for advanced candidates).
  • Experience managing vendor relationships and coordinating multi-department projects.
  • Exposure to change management processes.
  • Experience with Smartsheet or similar collaborative project platforms.
  • Professional growth opportunities through mentorship.
  • Exposure to enterprise IT initiatives.
  • Hands-on project management experience.
  • Incentive compensation based on completion of individual goals.
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