Portfolio Senior Analyst - IT

Savantage Solutions is seeking a Portfolio Senior Analyst – Information Technology (IT) to join our professional services team supporting a government agency in advancing its mission, strengthening operational effectiveness, and supporting strategic objectives through innovative technology solutions.

 The ideal candidate will lead IT portfolio management through Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled process improvement, cost and data analytics, and digital accessibility (Section 508) compliance. The role translates complex analyses into executive decision support and drives modernization initiatives aligned with organizational strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

A. AI Strategy & Integration (35%)

• Leverage approved AI technologies to automate, streamline, and improve processes, reporting, and cost and data analysis.
• Develop and maintain an internal government agency AI framework, use cases, strategy, and integration processes.
• Coordinate with the Chief Data Officer and Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) to enhance AI-related activities.
• Develop and maintain dynamic financial models and operational dashboards using business intelligence platforms, SharePoint, databases, and Excel to track IT spending, products, assessments, and contracts.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to support strategic planning, forecasting, trend analysis, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Prepare and deliver briefings that translate complex data into concise decision points aligned with strategic goals.
• Brief government agency leaders, steering committees, and cross-functional groups; respond to capability, technical, and financial questions.

B. Cost & Data Analytics (35%).

• Develop and maintain dynamic financial models and operational dashboards using business intelligence platforms, SharePoint, databases, and Excel to track IT spending, products, assessments, and contracts.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to support strategic planning, forecasting, trend analysis, and cost-benefit analyses.

C. Briefings & Stakeholder Engagement (15%)

• Prepare and deliver briefings that translate complex data into concise decision points aligned with strategic goals.
• Brief government agency leaders, steering committees, and cross-functional groups; respond to capability, technical, and financial questions.

D. Digital Accessibility (Section 508) Compliance (15%)

• Serve as a senior advisor on digital accessibility standards for all Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
• Ensure compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level A/AA, and related statutes.
• Lead planning, stakeholder engagement, execution, and reporting for the GSA Government-wide Annual Section 508 Assessment and Department of War (DoW) Section 508 Conformance Reporting for Information Systems.
• Evaluate Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) and Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs), providing findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Conduct Section 508 risk assessments for systems and products.

 Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

• Secret Clearance(Required)
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT analysis, IT portfolio management, technology consulting, or closely related work.
• AI Strategy & Integration: Experience developing or implementing AI use cases, governance frameworks, and pilot evaluations that delivered measurable value.
• Cost & Data Analytics: Ability to conduct cost and data analyses and build financial models and dashboards that inform decision-making.
• Briefings & Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to prepare and deliver briefings and decision-support materials.
• Digital Accessibility (Section 508): Knowledge of requirements and experience supporting accessibility compliance efforts or evaluations.

Education and Certifications:

• Education (required): Bachelor’s Degree: Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Operations Research, or a closely related quantitative discipline (Graduate degree preferred).
• Certifications:
• Cloud / AI (required): AWS Certified AI Practitioner, Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals, or a closely related certification or demonstrated experience.
• Project Management (preferred): Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification.
• Digital Accessibility (required within 3 months): Department of Homeland Security Trusted Tester (DHS TT).