Strategic Information Technology (IT) Analyst

GDIT is looking for a Strategic Information Technology (IT) Analyst to support strategic and operational analysis of the information technology (IT) and cyber environment, and provide customer Task Management Analysis and Services for the USCENTCOM Information Technology Services (CITS) Program supporting the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) Command, Control, Communications, and Computer Systems (CCJ6) Directorate, USCENTCOM HQ in Tampa, FL.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

As a Strategic IT Analyst for the CITS Program, you will be responsible for providing strategic analysis services to support the transformation, optimization, and governance of the IT enterprise.  Provide subject matter expertise and recommendations supporting the  development of IT Enterprise strategies, policies, plans and frameworks to guide the advancement of a data-centric IT Enterprise.  Provide strategic analysis services related to Joint Force Requirements Process (JFRS) activities to include Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4) / Cyber functional capability boards, Integrated Priority List development, Joint Urgent Operational Need Statements, Joint Emergent Operational Need Statements.  Analyze strategic and operational documents to capture and incorporate key elements into Command and CCJ6  IT enterprise governance products.  Assess strategic alignment of digital enterprise governance and transformation initiatives through engagements with DoD, whole-of-government, private sector, and international mission partners.  Support IT investments processes to maximize value and return on investment. 

As a Task Manager, you will be responsible for providing direct support to the management and oversight of over 1,000 USCENTCOM and Joint Staff directed tasks assigned annually to the CCJ6 Directorate and the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) via the Enterprise Task Management System 2 (ETSM2) on classified and unclassified networks.  Actions include conducting the initial analysis, assignment, and management of newly assigned tasks, and the completing the closeout actions of assigned tasks pursuant to Command and CCJ6 Business Rules for Staff Actions.  Provide administrator support through the creation and management of Directorate User and Team accounts. Provide daily updates to the Deputy Director, Director of Staff and other key leaders on all Command Group and Joint Staff Tasks assigned to CCJ6.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education and Certifications:
Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in Management or Information Resource Management is preferred, or a related field of study. (Additional or related IT work experience in lieu of a BS degree will be considered.)

• 3 to 5 years of related IT and Task Manager Analysis work experience.

• No other IT cert required but a ITIL Foundation cert is preferred.

Desired:

• Prefer a Master’s Degree with a focus in Management, Information Resource Management, or a related field of study and 8 years of experience

• Prefer IT and Task Manager Analysis work experience in a Zero Trust, Cloud and ServiceNow environment.

• Prefer a ITIL Foundation Certification.

Required Skills:

• Posses strong critical thinking skills and understanding of Task Management Analysis, and general defense/military structure and staff organization

• Work independently or in small group to analyze requirements, prepare courses of action, and provide recommendations

• Possess ability to analyze tasks for specified requirements, suspense dates, and assign to appropriate staff elements as a lead and/or supporting role

• Possess ability to work closely with stakeholders to understand strategic and operational requirements

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support the development and staffing of briefings, information papers, talking points, and other artifacts

• Support Key Leader Engagement activities and participate in cross-functional meetings and workgroups

• Maintain key customer relationships in support of strategic and operational activities

• Provide input and/or submit daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly reports

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Combatant Command structure and mission set, with USCENTCOM structure and mission set preferred

• Knowledge and familiarity with USCENTCOM’s IT environment.

Clearance Requirement:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI clearance for this role.

• U.S. Citizenship require for this role due to the TS/SCI clearance requirement.

• Must be able to work on site. Not a remote role.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

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