Business Analyst-Project Health Check

Key Responsibilities
Lead the endtoend Project Health Check process ensuring all intake forms assessments and evaluations are complete accurate and consistent for each project and service order.
Collect analyze and track project performance metrics including scope budget schedule resources risk and dependencies.
Develop maintain and continuously enhance dashboards scorecards and standardized reporting that communicate project health and portfolio trends.
Identify risks issues and early warning indicators; escalate concerns to project managers leadership and governance bodies as appropriate.
Provide actionable recommendations to improve project delivery operational performance and compliance with OIT governance standards.
Partner with Enterprise Architecture ISG Security Intake Finance and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and complete evaluation of project readiness for GoLive approval.
Facilitate project review sessions prepare materials for governance meetings and support leadership with clear concise summaries of project status and findings.
Contribute to the advancement of OITs project management standards governance processes templates and best practices.
Maintain accurate and uptodate project documentation within centralized systems such as the Project Health Check system ACIS eContracts SharePoint LogicGate or other PMO tools.

Qualifications :

Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Information Technology or a related field (Masters degree preferred).
Minimum of 3 years of experience in business analysis project management or project portfolio management; public sector experience strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights.
Working knowledge of project management methodologies including Agile Waterfall or hybrid models.
Familiarity with project governance risk management readiness assessments and performance reporting.
Proficiency with analytics and reporting tools such as Microsoft Excel Power BI Smartsheet SharePoint or similar platforms.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment.
Collaborative mindset and experience working with crossdepartmental teams and diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Certifications (Not Required)
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or PMIPBA
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement credentials

Additional Information :

Salary Range: $75000-$85000

Salary cannot exceed $85000

All applications should include the following: 
    Cover Letter clarifying your interest and qualifications for the role.
    Resume
We wont accept or review incomplete applications.

Work Setting: in-person (onsite)

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*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire. No relocation assistance is provided at this time.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time