PMO Analyst

Company Overview

At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our success starts and ends with our people, so we built a company where great people can do great things, with the resources and autonomy to make decisions that transform organizations. We operate as one team of diverse people, united by a passion for continuous growth and optimization. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation. www.validatek.com

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and mission-focused PMO Analyst with extensive Department of Defense (DoD) experience to support our Program Management Office. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of performance metrics, Agile frameworks, IT tools like JIRA, and cross-functional coordination in a classified environment. This role is critical to maintaining the integrity of program execution, stakeholder reporting, and strategic alignment with enterprise goals.

Responsibilities

• Performance Reporting & Analysis

  • Collect, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), quality metrics, budget adherence, and staffing levels across multiple IT programs.

  • Develop weekly and monthly status reports for senior leadership and DoD customers.

  • Track and respond to high-priority data calls in collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

• Agile & PMO Support

  • Serve as a JIRA administrator—create and maintain workflows, dashboards, and reporting tools to track project health and delivery timelines.

  • Act as Scrum Master for procurement and accounts teams; facilitate Agile ceremonies and help remove blockers to ensure continuous delivery.

  • Support SAFe Agile implementation by mentoring teams and ensuring alignment with Agile principles.

• Process Improvement & Automation

  • Lead initiatives to streamline user access and onboarding processes via DISA’s System Access Management (SAM), reducing turnaround times and storage burdens.

  • Identify, recommend, and implement continuous improvements in PMO processes and reporting systems.

• Project Coordination & Communication

  • Assist in creating and presenting Service Level Management briefings to senior DISA leadership.

  • Coordinate with vendors, technical teams, and government stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery and system availability.

  • Support classified and unclassified communications coordination with mission-critical teams (e.g., Acropolis, Centaur Operations).

• Security & Compliance

  • Perform COMSEC duties, including equipment rekeys, secure storage checks, and submission of hand receipts and destruction reports.

  • Maintain compliance with DoD 8570.1M requirements and internal documentation standards.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance

• 5+ years’ experience in a PMO, program analyst, or Agile coordination role within a DoD environment

• Proficient in JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

• Demonstrated experience producing timely and accurate program status reports and executive-level briefings

Preferred:

• Certified in ITIL v3 Foundation

• CompTIA Security+, Network+, and A+ (DoD 8570.1M compliant)

• Experience with SAFe Agile methodology

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially in high-tempo environments

Certifications:

• Professional Manager Certification, USAF

• CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+

• ITIL v3 Foundation Certified

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Salary Disclosure

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location, contract affordability, internal equity, education, and certifications. The upper end of the salary range may be reserved for individuals who have demonstrated tenure with the company, seniority, and proven excellent performance. This includes factors such as education, certifications, and extensive/unique experience beyond what is required.

EEO Statement

ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States. Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.