Product Portfolio Analyst Lead

Company: ALTA IT Services
Location: Laurel
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Product Portfolio Analyst Lead

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid - Fairfax, VA / Washington, DC)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Professional
Potential for contract extension Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Product Portfolio Analyst Lead to manage and align product development initiatives across multiple cross-functional teams. This position plays a key role in strategic planning, roadmap development, backlog management, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in Agile product development, cloud infrastructure, and database management systems. Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with Product Owners and leadership to define product vision and priorities.
Drive Sprint Planning, backlog grooming, and roadmap alignment.
Maintain and prioritize feature backlogs; define scope, acceptance criteria, and KPIs.
Translate requirements into Epics and User Stories with clear acceptance tests.
Coordinate with Agile Scrum teams to ensure clear understanding and delivery of user stories.
Serve as a primary liaison between internal teams, stakeholders, and customers.
Participate in Sprint Demos and Retrospectives; gather and implement feedback.
Continuously evaluate product progress and team performance.
Ensure compliance with Agile best practices, team velocity metrics, and quality benchmarks.
Support decision-making for infrastructure planning and delivery sequencing.
Contribute to cross-team improvement initiatives for productivity and quality enhancements.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience (additional experience may substitute for a degree).
Minimum of 5 years of Agile/Scrum experience.
Strong experience writing and managing Epics and Stories.
Familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Visio).
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and lead discussions.
Strong problem-solving mindset and self-motivation.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent Agile certification.
Understanding of DevOps tools and processes.
Experience with AWS, relational databases, web services, Java, Git, Jenkins, and Eclipse.
Experience presenting findings to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Prior consulting experience, especially within federal agencies.

Security Clearance

--- Must be a U.S. Citizen
--- Must have or be eligible for a Public Trust Clearance Work Environment

Hybrid work environment based in Fairfax, VA / Washington, DC.
Some on-site client interaction required.



System One, and its subsidiaries including Joul--, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Ref: #850-Rockville (ALTA IT)

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