Capital Planning Business Analyst Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About Chartis Federal

Chartis Federal is a premier systems engineering and integration firm specializing in mission-critical IT and communications solutions for law enforcement, homeland security, and defense. As a trusted prime contractor with over $160 million in task order awards, we operate across 22 states and support essential government missions worldwide.

Our commitment to excellence has fueled our year-over-year growth, earning us recognition twice as a Washington Technology FAST 50 company and securing a place on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years. At Chartis Federal, our mission is clear: keeping heroes safe and connected—on the battlefield, on the border, and in our backyards.

Position Overview

Chartis Federal is seeking a highly experienced Capital Planning Business Analyst Lead to support the USDA Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Business Operations Branch (BOB). The successful candidate will provide leadership and subject matter expertise supporting Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC), portfolio governance, Earned Value Management (EVM), Technology Business Management (TBM), and Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) initiatives across a complex multi-agency environment.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead support activities related to Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) processes and governance
• Develop, maintain, and improve investment management processes, policies, procedures, and tools
• Support strategic planning, budget formulation, spend planning, EVM, program management baselines, and integrated baseline reviews
• Provide leadership and mentoring to Capital Planning Business Analysts and SMEs
• Support development, maintenance, and review of business cases and investment artifacts
• Facilitate investment gate reviews, quality reviews, investment re-baselines, and restructuring activities
• Support Technology Business Management (TBM) and FITARA initiatives
• Coordinate portfolio data calls and reporting activities
• Maintain portfolio management information within the Business Operations Branch Financial Management Tool (BOB FMT)
• Develop recommendations for process improvements and best practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, Public Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of CPIC/federal IT portfolio experience with federal programs (USDA experience preferred)
• Experience developing corrective action plans to address USDA OCIO investment business case feedback
• Experience in the Acquisition Approval Request (AAR) process, including Cover Memo drafting, spend plan analysis, AgMAX 2.0, and SharePoint library maintenance
• Must be able to pass a federal government background investigation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience communicating across IT and Business levels to develop investment charters, operational analyses, analysis of alternatives, risk management plans, and technical studies
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (performance measurement, forecasting, variance analysis)

Why Join Chartis Federal?

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement plans with company contributions
• Professional development opportunities and career growth support
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued

At Chartis Federal, we believe in fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation while supporting critical national security missions. Join us in shaping the future of government contracting and national security solutions.

Chartis Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employs qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other classification proscribed under applicable law. We participate in E-Verify.