Technical Business Analyst – Alternate Program Manager (APM)

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Zantech is looking for a talented Technical Business Analyst Alternate Program Manager (APM) to contribute to the success of our upcoming Information Technology Support Services project for a Remote role with a 5% to 20% Travel requirement.

The Business Analyst will be primarily responsible for full technical business analysis duties as the primary function while also serving as the designated Alternate Program Manager (APM). In the PMs absence APM duties become the priority.

Summary:

This is a dual-role position. The primary day-to-day function is Business Analyst Technical providing remote business analysis support within the DABAL framework across the 88th RD Area of Operations. This individual is also designated as the Alternate Program Manager (APM) possessing the full qualifications required of the PM and stepping into that role with full authority during the PMs absence.

Responsibilities include but will not be limited to:

• Business Analyst (Primary Daily Role):
• Conduct remote stakeholder interviews and requirements elicitation sessions
• Analyze and document business processes workflows and system requirements
• Develop business cases and propose process improvement solutions
• Create data analysis reports and present findings to technical and non-technical audiences
• Support system implementation and business transformation initiatives across the 88th RD AO
• Alternate Program Manager (When PM is Absent):
• Assume full PM authority and responsibilities authorized to bind the Contractor
• Serve as primary contractor point of contact for Government COR and KO
• Manage on-site and remote personnel across the 88th RD AO
• Ensure continuity of contract deliverables reporting and compliance

Required Experience or Knowledge of the following technologies/functions:

• Business Analyst function:
• 2-3 years of relevant business analysis experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• APM function (required):
• Minimum 5 years of documented experience directing or managing multi-functional Army Reserve organizations OR equivalent private sector IT management experience.
• Minimum 2 years of documented financial management experience.
• Business Analyst Skills:
• Strong understanding of business analysis principles methodologies and best practices
• Experience with data analysis tools (Excel SQL or similar) and BI tools (Tableau Power BI or similar)
• Experience with process modeling and workflow tools
• Proven ability to gather analyze and interpret complex data sets; elicit and document business requirements
• Strong analytical problem-solving and documentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate across geographically dispersed teams
• APM Skills:
• IT management contract management and building systems familiarity
• Ability to operate independently and make timely decisions managing a contract and geographically dispersed locations
• Ability to analyze organizational/operational problems and develop timely economical solutions
• Highly skilled in verbal and written communications for professional meetings plans and memorandums of instruction
• Demonstrated financial management capability (minimum 2 years documented)

Required Education:

• Business Analyst function:
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance Computer Science or a related field.
• A minimum of 2-3 years of relevant equivalent experience may be substituted for a degree
• APM function:
• No specific degree requirement.
• Qualifications are experience-based.
• Required: 5-year management threshold and
• Required 2-year financial management experience.
• Preferred Education:
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Information Technology or related field.
• Prior military service or Army Reserve experience a significant advantage for the APM function.

Required Certifications:

• DoD Cyber Awareness Training (required prior to network access and annually thereafter; IAW DoDD 8140.01/DoDM 8140.03/AR 25-2)
• AT Level I Awareness Training (within 30 calendar days of performance start)
• iWATCH Army Training (within 30 calendar days of performance start)
• ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) registration required
• Preferred Certifications:
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent program management certification
• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or PMI-PBA
• DoD 8140/8570 compliant certification (e.g. CompTIA Security CAP)

Required Security Clearance:

• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a NACI or higher clearance per contract requirements.

Other Requirements:

• Required training includes DoD Cyber Awareness AT Level I iWATCH and ATCTS registration.
• Travel requirements vary (525%) annually

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