Job Description

SiloSmashers, Inc. is a strategy, technology, and management consulting firm, founded in 1992, and located in Reston, Virginia. SiloSmashers delivers superior services and solutions to the public sector in the areas of project/program management, performance management, and IT security. The company provides innovative, collaborative business approaches, and proven methodologies that enable customers to break down organizational silos and optimize operational efficiency to achieve peak performance and mission success. Come join our team!

Assists in preparation of documentation to support strategic planning, programming, budgeting, and execution, such as OMB Exhibit 300. Provides cost/benefit studies, financial analysis, analysis of alternatives, return on investment, cost estimation, present value, and other analyses in support of capital planning and investment control.

Job Duties:

• Research best practices, supports collection and analysis of data to detect trends, and makes recommendations. Develops and reviews business cases for IT investments.
• Supports IT portfolio management and governance of IT investments in accordance with DHS policies and directives.
• Performs financial and business analysis, risk management and performance measurement, in support of capital planning for IT Investments.
• Conduct Earned Value Management compliance assessment / Integrated Baseline Reviews. Establishes, monitors, measures, assesses, and evaluates performance metrics for the investment and its programs.
• Develop and present CPIC training. Create high-impact presentations for senior client leaders.
• Identify new cost optimization opportunities and risks.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Top Secret
• 4 years of working experience with the CPIC process and managing/supporting large investments.
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in Federal IT with Enterprise Architecture engagements either within a consultancy or large Federal government environment. Previous experience in successfully using an EA framework in an enterprise IT context required.
• Experience should include use of frameworks, methodologies, and tools, such as Gartner/META, TOGAF, DoDAF, FEA, Zachman.
• Experience implementing use of TBM tools (i.e. Apptio, CostPerform).
• Certifications: TOGAF (required). Zachman (preferred), CTBME (preferred).
• Effectiveness in the use of computer tools, e.g., spreadsheets and databases 
• Solid Visio and Excel skills  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities  
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a continuous process improvement culture  
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment  
• Demonstrated outstanding level of professionalism in providing project review support, including ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy  
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to understand and effectively communicate technical concepts in a compelling, persuasive manner to non-technical persons. 
• Excellent ability to interact skillfully and diplomatically with numerous counterparts and rapport, including contract stakeholders, government representatives and transportation officials. 
• Capable of working under tight deadlines and on several projects simultaneously. 
• Excellent time and resource management skills. 
• Proficiency in MS Office applications. 
• Ability to work independently and function effectively as a member of a team and adhere to strict deadlines. 
• Ability to understand and communicate technical/business solutions to personnel at all levels of the organization. 
• Must be able to demonstrate extremely strong interpersonal skills, initiative, and work ethic 
• Ability to work odd hours outside of standard schedule as needed, e.g. weekends or after normal work hours.

What we offer:

SiloSmashers offers its employees opportunities to be their best in careers in management and technology consulting. There is a place at SiloSmashers for experienced professionals, transitioning military personnel, new graduates, cleared professionals, and referrals from current SiloSmashers employees. At SiloSmashers you will do important work, surrounded by professional colleagues, in a company that is dedicated to client satisfaction.

SiloSmashers strives to offer an environment where employees can achieve everything that is important to them. To support this philosophy, we provide not only competitive compensation, retirement benefits, health benefits, and work-life and wellness programs, but also leave programs, and career growth opportunities. For more information, please visit the SiloSmashers website at www.SiloSmashers.com.

SiloSmashers, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.