Functional Analyst

FUNCTIONAL ANALYST

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Functional Analyst for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.
 

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
 

As a Functional Analyst, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of supporting New York State Department of Heath Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) activities at Corporate Woods in Albany, NY. You will play a crucial role in managing schedules, reviewing project status, and understanding how to assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. You will actively monitor project progress with an emphasis on problem solving.  You will be closely collaborating with project managers, functional managers, clients and other stakeholders.
 

HOW A FUNCTIONAL ANALYST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Work closely with functional managers to develop and maintain detailed resource loaded project schedules using MS Project
• Develop and maintain summary level schedule reports Gantt, milestone charts, and other program management tools used to support critical path analysis, near term tasks, priority-based resource allocations, performance variances 
• Supports the metrics team in the planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of projects/programs 
• Follows schedule version control processes, policies, and procedures 
• Work in collaboration with project managers to drive efficiency in project execution and accuracy in project reporting 
• Schedule estimating and updating for new work and remaining work 
• Identify major milestones, decision points, project lifecycle and other project events 
• Troubleshoot and monitor potential scheduling problems 
• Create, analyze, and report weekly metrics to Project Managers and PMO Manager
• Create and prepare SLIM scheduling reports
• Maintain accurate records/paperwork 
• Facilitate and participate in weekly schedule reviews 
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours as required to meet deadlines 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your metrics and scheduling expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Functional Analyst must have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Management Information Systems, or a related discipline

• Required Technical Skills: Familiarity with the MS Office Products including MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint
• Required Skills and Abilities:
  • Two (2) or more years’ related work experience in metrics data analysis
  • Must be familiar with the management, operational, and technical aspects of SDLC
  • Prior experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting measurable performance metrics
  • Strong organization and time management skills while working in a rapid software development environment.
  • Must be able to identify and learn new technologies quickly.
  • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
  • Experience in Medicaid or Healthcare Processing Systems 

• Preferred Skills:
  • Two (2) or more years of hands-on project scheduling experience using MS Project 
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification 
  • MS Project Server experience (not required, highly desirable)

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.