JOB POSTING
Senior Portfolio Analyst (Capability Portfolio Analyst)
USTRANSCOM | Capability Portfolio Management
Status: Open until filled
Location: Scott AFB, IL
Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Type: Full-time
Clearance: Must have an active DoD Secret
Position Summary
The Senior Portfolio Analyst (Capability Portfolio Analyst) supports U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) by assessing capability development and support processes to improve requirements management and investment decision-making. The analyst evaluates portfolio management practices and helps advance a capabilities-based approach aligned with command mission needs, priorities, and performance outcomes.
The position supports analyze, select, control, and evaluate (ASCE) activities across USTRANSCOM capability areas and collaborates with government stakeholders to improve portfolio processes and implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze USTRANSCOM capability development and support processes to identify opportunities to strengthen requirements management and investment decisions.
- Support analyze, select, control, and evaluate (ASCE) portfolio activities in alignment with mission capabilities, command vision, and performance impact.
- Develop problem statements, mission needs statements, and related analytical products.
- Assess existing portfolio management processes and recommend approaches to transition toward capabilities-based portfolio management.
- Collect and evaluate relevant Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Joint Staff process information to inform portfolio management development.
- Support change management and implementation, including facilitating meetings as needed, coordinating stakeholder input, and recording meeting minutes.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Finance, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 10+ years of related experience in similar analytical or portfolio management positions.
- Exceptional analytical skills and a methodical approach to work activities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including collaboration with management, staff, and executive teams.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with USTRANSCOM, its component organizations, and their missions.
- Experience coordinating issues with the Joint Staff and offices within the OSD structure.
- Demonstrated knowledge of capability development through changes to doctrine, organization, leadership and education, personnel, and policy.
USTRANSCOM-Specific Experience
Preferred candidates will have experience supporting USTRANSCOM missions and working with Joint Staff and OSD stakeholders on capability development, requirements management, and portfolio management process improvements.
BENEFITS
This position is with one of our partners (Paragon). Paragon will pay salary and benefits.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
C5T Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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