Business Analyst IV

ARES is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager/Team Lead to support the NASA Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to provide support to the IT Portfolio Management (ITPfM) and CPIC processes in support of the NASA Enterprise Multimedia and Integrated Technical Services (eMITS) contract. From photographing rocket launches and recoveries, to producing engaging videos, to information technology management, to using social media to share NASA's message, eMITS integrates services for NASA IT and provides NASA's communication to the outside world. Come join us in support of NASA's mission to inspire the world through information and discovery.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Executes agency IT Portfolio-related submissions to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in support of the Planning, Programming, and Budget Execution (PPBE) process
• Manages IT Portfolio-related data requests from NASA leadership, OMB, and Congress
• Oversee a team of business analysts and directs day-to-day activities
• Conducts customer consultations and assessment of business requirements, processes, and information systems, to guide and advise on product development/improvements
• Evaluates processes for improvement and conducts root cause analysis
• Collects large amounts of data and produces meaningful analysis of data collected for agency leaders
• Creates executive summaries (EXSUMs) for agency leadership
• Application ownership-responsible for data input and export, coordinating with developers, and validating system functionality and integrations
• Supports NASA Investment Owners and Center Investment Managers (CIM) Community
• Facilitates stakeholder meetings and cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment on goals and deliverables
• Leads or contributes to the development of dashboards to monitor business outcomes, team deliverables, and resource allocation
• Provides mentorship and guidance to IT Portfolio team to support professional development and knowledge sharing

Remote, hybrid, and onsite positions, the employee bears travel costs to the nearest NASA Center for badging and the issuance of NASA IT equipment.

For a Remote or Hybrid position, the employee must have a reliable internet connection and be able to VPN into the NASA network to conduct work.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience managing complex IT-related projects or programs, including coordination across multiple stakeholders
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences, from technical users to executive leadership
• Willingness and ability to perform data input and export in web-based applications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, and OneDrive, and SharePoint
• Willingness and ability to learn the governmental budget process and the Technology Business Management (TBM) Framework
• Self-starter with the ability to learn new tools, systems, and processes independently
• Experience leading or mentoring a team
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret and present data in a meaningful way for decision-making
• Ability to facilitate meetings, gather requirements, and document business processes
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to evolving priorities or systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the Technology Business Management (TBM) framework and responding to budget data requests
• Experience analyzing and interpreting complex datasets to generate actionable insights for leadership
• Previous experience as a Project Manager or in a formal leadership role
• Familiarity with federal IT governance processes or reporting requirements (e.g., OMB submissions)
• Experience contributing to or managing cross-functional working groups or teams

Education and Previous Work Requirements:

• Must have a BA/BS
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, with at least two (2) years in a team lead or supervisor role.
• Previous NASA or Federal Government experience preferred.

ARES is an equal opportunity employer and complies with E-Verify. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).

Our stated salary range represents a general guideline. However, ARES considers a number of factors when determining salary offers such as current market conditions, the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, and skills.