Technology Business Management (TBM) SME

Trilogy Federal•Arlington, VA

13d•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Trilogy Federal drives innovative solutions for complex business challenges across financial management, healthcare, and government industries. Our collaborative, client-first service approach, combined with our commitment to the rapid implementation of pragmatic solutions, has earned Trilogy an unparalleled reputation for delivering transformative results. Trilogy Federal is seeking a Technology Business Management (TBM) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information and Technology (OIT), IT Budget and Finance (ITBF) organization. This role directly supports TBM initiatives, in coordination with IT financial management and financial data stakeholders, to advance IT cost transparency, strengthen financial governance, and enable data-driven decision-making across the VA. The TBM SME will support the implementation, enhancement, and sustainment of the TBM Cost Transparency Model, leveraging Apptio and TBM Council standards to provide accurate, compliant, and actionable insight into IT costs, resource utilization, and investment performance. This role requires strong expertise in federal IT financial management, data governance, and analytical modeling, along with the ability to translate complex financial and technical data into executive-level insights aligned to VA leadership priorities. We are seeking candidates for a hybrid-location role in Arlington, VA, or for full-time remote work. Please note, this position is contingent upon award (estimate March/April 2026).

Requirements

Bachelorâs degree in IT, Business, or a related field.
12+ years of experience in IT financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, governance, and decision support, applying TBM principles and enterprise financial data to drive cost transparency and strategic technology investment decisions.
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with senior level management and clients.
Knowledge of SQL and ETL tools
Strong written and oral communication skills.
An outstanding ability to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

Hold an Apptio certification (Certified Fundamentals, Professional, or Expert) or a TBM Council designation (Foundation, Practitioner, or Executive/SME).
VA or Federal experience preferred.
Experience working in an Agile environment (SAFe preferred).

Responsibilities

Serve as a TBM practitioner supporting VA OIT ITBF initiatives, applying TBM taxonomy, activity-based costing, and Apptio methodologies to sustain and enhance the TBM Cost Transparency Model.
Lead analysis, validation, and reporting of IT financial and operational performance, improving traceability of IT spend, accuracy of cost allocation models, cost transparency, and forecast reliability to support informed budget planning, financial oversight, and technology investment decisions.
Analyze, normalize, and govern complex financial, procurement, and operational data across IT systems and services to strengthen transparency, efficiency, accountability, and compliance with federal funding and procurement requirements.
Drive continuous improvement of analytical models, reporting frameworks, and business processes to enhance decision support and optimize IT investments.
Support TBM platform implementation and operations, including requirements definition, data validation, configuration, testing, and end-user enablement within Apptio.
Facilitate, lead, and participate in virtual and face-to-face meetings with government clients and other organizations.