Senior Strategic Planner

Location:Remote United States

Employment Type:Full-Time

Shift:Day Shift

About the Company

Athena Technology Group Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on Information Technology and Communications consulting system engineering integration deployment and operation ofstate of the artcommand and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solution to the warfighter. With a proventrack recordof technical support to our customers we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team.

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability

Job Summary

Athena Technology Group (ATG) is seeking a Senior Strategic Planner to support the VA ITAM Program Management Support effort. The selected candidate will support enterprise ITAM strategy organizational analysis modernization planning operational planning process optimization and advanced technology assessment. This role supports PWS area 5.2 Strategic Planning.

Key Responsibilities

DevelopITAMstrategic planning materials reports roadmaps recommendations and executive-level briefings.

Support the ITAM Strategic Planning Report Advanced Technology Assessment Report and Implementation Plan ITAM Process Optimization Study ITAM Organizational Strategic Analysis Review ITAM Operational Plan and IT Governance and Compliance Review.

Assess current ITAM processes organizational structures operational gaps risks and opportunities for modernization.

Analyze IT asset management trends federal guidance technology modernization priorities and enterprise operating models.

Develop recommendations to improve lifecycle management accountability governance reporting and strategicutilizationof IT assets.

Coordinate with VA stakeholders to gather requirementsvalidatefindings and align strategic recommendations to mission needs.

Support planning for HAM SAM process standardization data quality reporting and enterprise visibility initiatives.

Prepare presentations white papers strategic analyses decision support materials andimplementationplanning documents.

Collaborate with program management and governance personnel to align strategic planning with program execution and governance frameworks.

Support continuous improvement and modernization efforts across the ITAM program.

Qualifications

Required:

Ability to obtain andmaintainVA Public Trust / VA suitability; position is expected to require Tier 2 Moderate Risk background investigation based on PWS tasking.

Bachelors degree in Business Information Technology Public Administration Management Engineering or relatedfield.

10 years of experience supporting strategic planning program analysis business analysis IT modernization enterprise operations or federal consulting initiatives.

Experience developing strategic plans operational plans assessments process improvement recommendations roadmaps or implementation plans.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex organizations processes data and technology environments.

Experience preparing executive presentations written reports recommendations and decision support materials.

Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in a federal enterprise IT or large-scale program environment.

Knowledge of IT asset management IT service management governance compliance or lifecycle management concepts.

Must be able to read write speak and understand English.

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Desired:

Experience supportingDepartmentof Veterans Affairs OIT EUS EUO or federal civilian IT programs.

Experience with ITAM HAM SAM CMDB ServiceNow ITIL portfolio management or enterprise technology modernization.

Experience supporting federal strategic planning organizational transformation process optimization or maturity assessments.

Experience with data analysismetricsdevelopment dashboards and operational performance reporting.

Advanced degree in Business IT Public Administration Management Engineering or relatedfield.

PMP ITIL Lean Six SigmaSAFe or equivalent certification.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Normal Office Environment. Requires Sitting Standing Near Acuity Speaking with colleagues and customers Listening Sight Use of hands/fingers.

Additional Benefits

Performance Bonuses and annual salary reviews

Health dental and vision insurance

Short Term Disability Long Term Disability and Life Insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Opportunities for professional growth and development

A collaborative and inclusive work environment

About the Program

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information & Technology (OIT) End User Operations (EUO) isestablishingand formalizing an enterprise Information Technology Asset Management (ITAM) program. This effort supports accountability lifecycle management governance strategicutilization modernization and enterprise-wide visibility of VA endpoint devices and IT infrastructure. The program includes ITAM program management strategic planning governance compliance operational planning reporting and support for hardware asset management (HAM) and software asset management (SAM) initiatives. This position is contingent upon award of the contract.

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion creed color national origin ancestry sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding) age medical condition marital or domestic partner status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression and transgender status mental disability or physical disability genetic information military or veteran status citizenship low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.