The Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) Senior Business Analyst leads requirements gathering sessions, translates business requirements into programmatic governance and published procedures, as well as detailed technical system specifications, and serves as the liaison between client stakeholders and the project team.   The Business Analyst will work as part of a team of experienced information technology (IT) portfolio management professionals.

Must be able to obtain an IHS Public Trust Clearance for access to facilities, equipment and property. 

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.   

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to obtain an IHS Public Trust Clearance for access to facilities, equipment and property. 

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education / experience. 

• Experience with the HHS EPLC is preferred. 

• Extensive experience in the analysis of business and user needs, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper system and program requirement specifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Project, Visio, and SharePoint, and competence with video and design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Captivate.

• Knowledge of federal policies for Capital Planning and Investment Control

• Advanced ability in requirements gathering and elaboration

• Demonstrated proficiency in eliciting user preferences around specific interface behaviors and related functionality

• Ability to be self-motivated and to independently rely on system documentation for learning complex workflows of a customized enterprise change management system

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate / explain technical information to a broad range of people with varying levels of technical expertise

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Translates Federal and Departmental policies, standards, and guidelines, and industry best practices, into enterprise-level PMO- and CPIC-related policies and governance.

• Improves and maintains internal processes and process integration in the areas of CPIC, portfolio management, and budget formulation and execution, project management, and operations and communications. Develops program-level business processes, standard operating procedures, and guidelines in alignment with client requirements and established policy and mandates, and conducts gap analyses with project roadmaps to achieve desired states.

• Develops, proofreads, edits, and/or maintains program documentation, including, but not limited to, process documents, workflows, concepts of operation, user guides, job aids, templates, and presentations. Ensures documentation is delivered according to professional publication standards, including proper grammar, spelling, formatting, structure, and adherence to preferred style guides.

• Provides advanced project management oversight, including project planning, requirements gathering, task and schedule buildout, scope and milestone management, change control, and stakeholder and communications management, in alignment with industry project management methodologies, including Agile, and the HHS EPLC.

• Establish and document project roles and responsibilities of critical partners, particularly the Investment Manager, Business Owner, System Owner, and Business Sponsor, to understand who is accountable for the budget, project, and operational IT System.

• Directly Support the HIS Area in developing CPIC Business Need Statements, Business cases, and project management documentation to ensure successful IT project selection and implementation by expanding knowledge and understanding

• Creates project management documentation, including Project Management Plan (PMP), System Requirements Documentation (SRS), Test Plan, Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM), Configuration Plan, Change Management Plan, Operations & Maintenance Plan, and Test Report and provides quality assurance for project deliverables.

• Formulates and defines systems scope and objectives through research and fact-finding combined with an understanding of applicable business systems and industry requirements.

• Develops user interface designs, screenshots, walkthroughs, workflows, uniformly structured use cases and supplementary specifications. Provides expertise and support for documented requirements traceability.

• Conducts and facilitates recurring program and project status updates that encompass release schedules, accomplishments, future tasks, other reporting metrics, and action items.

• Assists with creation, update, and maintenance of  security documents such as Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA),  System Security Plan (SSP), Business Impact Analysis (BIA), and Information System Contingency Plan (ISCP).  

• Effectively communicates detailed technical requirements specifications – both verbally and in writing – to all project team members, client stakeholders, and senior management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education / experience.  Experience with the HHS EPLC is preferred. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. 

EOE including Disability/Vet

*Please note, that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change.*

The estimated pay range for this role is $35 to $45, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience. 

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401(k)

• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance

• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D

• Legal-Aid Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays

• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).