IT Portfolio Optimization - Associate

Company: Grant Thornton LLP (US)
Location: Arlington
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPrimary Responsibilities:Grant Thornton is seeking a Associate to join its Enterprise Technology Strategy (ETS) practice and take an active role in engagement execution.Grant Thornton's Public Sector helps executives and managers at all levels of government maximize performance and efficiency in the face of ever tightening budgets and increased demand for services. Our public sector team members find solutions that help government leaders with issues including acquisitions, financial management, human capital, information technology and performance management in federal, state, local and international governments.Secondary Responsibilities:

• Experience in IT Strategic Planning, Enterprise Architecture, Target State Analysis and Transition Road mapping, Technology Assessments, Performance management, Application and Portfolio Rationalization and prioritization.
• Experience in designing and establishing value and ROI measurement methodologies
• Business Requirements Analysis, Digital Strategy, Experience Design, Cloud Strategy, Cloud Migration Planning, IT Business Case Development.
• Support consulting engagements in the areas of IT portfolio management, project planning, cost estimation, investment management, and business relationship management
• Support IT Capital Planning including development of business cases and analysis of alternatives
• Support development of programmatic cost estimates, identify / analyze alternatives, and assess potential tradeoffs to support decision making
• Evaluate investment performance against stated goals, objectives, and requirements
• Build trusted and effective relationships with customers and facilitate improved communication between with the IT organization
• Facilitate the collection of IT investment data and prioritize IT investments using objective scoring
• Identify areas for process improvement such as planning, data collection, analysis, prioritization, reporting, and governance
• Support program strategy, research, and analysis.
• Support the federal government through organization transitions.
• Support development of communication strategies, support partnership engagement strategy and operations.
• Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization).Client and Project Description: IT for TRANSCOMTeam Description: Multi FacetedWhy a top performer would want this position: Work with key Air Force leadership in TRANSCOMRequired Capabilities: Oracle ERP CloudRequired Skills: Cloud Architecture & IntegrationAbout UsAt Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result - for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It's what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.OrganizationThe team you're about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here's how:
  • Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule or unlimited flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life.
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  • We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different - and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
  • When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we're taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careersHere's what you can expect next: If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.Additional Details:Grant Thornton requires personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to visit/enter firm offices, to visit/enter client or prospective client sites or facilities, or to attend in-person firm or client-sponsored events, subject to any medical, religious or other accommodations under the law. Personnel who are not fully vaccinated and who do not have an approved accommodation will be required to work remotely and will not be permitted to work on-site or to attend in-person events and functions until further notice. Grant Thornton collects, uses and maintains vaccination-related data in accordance with its Privacy Policy, Personnel Privacy Notice, and applicable laws and regulations.It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton LLP to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact ColleagueSupportSpecialists@us.gt.com.For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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