Capital Planning Business Analyst SME

PBG; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Medical Plan options

Prescription benefit plan

Dental and Vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Short term / Long-term disability

Supplemental group life and AD&D

Yearly Bonuses

Generous Paid Time Off / Paid Holidays

Professional Development Program

Spot Bonus Program

Job summary

PBG is seeking a Capital Planning Business Analyst (Subject Matter Expert) to support investment governance for a federal IT portfolio. The role links spend plan and contracts to investment health, and applies EVM practices across traditional and agile delivery. You will produce after-action review documentation and key governance artifacts.

Ideal candidates have CPIC experience, strong communication, and the ability to obtain the required clearance as a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, IT, public administration or related field.
• 7+ years of federal CPIC experience.
• Experience developing or supporting investment business cases and governance artifacts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship; ability to obtain/maintain required clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate business cases, artifacts, and data for investment health.
• Analyze spend plan and contract data to align with projects and milestones.
• Support earned value management approaches for both waterfall and agile models.
• Draft AAR cover memos and shells in the capital planning tool.
• Support investment charters, OA/AoA analyses, and risk management plans.
• Perform project performance measurement, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Communicate findings in reports and briefings to stakeholders.

Skills

CPIC experience

EVM knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SharePoint

Capital planning tool

Job description

PBG delivers mission-focused solutions that eliminate inefficiency and power transformation for federal agencies requiring agility, security, and impact.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Capital Planning Business Analyst (Subject Matter Expert) to support the development and validation of investment governance artifacts for a federal IT investment portfolio. This role performs hands‑on analysis connecting spend plan and contract data to investment health, supports earned value management practices across both traditional and agile delivery models, and produces after‑action review documentation using designated capital planning tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and validate business cases, supporting artifacts, and data used to assess investment health and support portfolio reviews
• Analyze spend plan and contract data to ensure alignment with investment projects and milestones
• Support earned value management (EVM) approaches appropriate to both traditional (waterfall) and agile development models
• Draft after‑action review (AAR) cover memos and complete AAR shells within the designated capital planning management tool
• Support the development of investment charters, operational analyses, alternatives analyses, and risk management plans
• Perform project performance measurement, forecasting, and variance analysis to support investment decision‑making
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly in written reports and verbal briefings to program stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, information technology, public administration, or a related field
• 7+ years of federal capital planning and investment control (CPIC) experience
• Demonstrated experience developing or supporting investment business cases and related governance artifacts
• Working knowledge of earned value management (EVM), performance measurement, and variance analysis concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain the level of clearance/suitability required for the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with a designated capital planning management/reporting tool and associated after‑action review (AAR) processes
• Experience maintaining or contributing to a SharePoint-based document library for governance artifacts and status reporting
• Experience supporting investment charters, operational analyses (OAs), alternatives analyses (AoAs), or technical studies
• Familiarity with federal program spend plan and contract data reconciliation

#WHYPBG

We have successfully built a company culture based on our single most important asset - our employees. At PBG we are passionate about employee engagement and make it our business to provide our employees a range of challenging and rewarding opportunities that align with business strategy, promoteteam workand inspire innovation. A job is where you are spending most of your day, so PBG believes in making it a fun, collaborative and productive environment. We want our employees to have the opportunity to grow and be part of a company that is making a lasting contribution to our customers.

Benefits:

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Medical Plan options with significant financial investments from PBG
• Prescription benefit plan
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short term / Long-term disability
• Supplemental group life and AD&D options
• Yearly Bonuses
• Generous Paid Time Off / Paid Holidays
• Career/Professional Development Program
• Spot Bonus Program

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

PBG is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on job-related qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on legally protected characteristics, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. PBG complies with all laws regarding non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates

Disclaimer:

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required by the job incumbent. Nothing in the herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.