Senior Information Technology Modernization Analyst

Freedom Technologies, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Technologies, Inc. in the Washington area seeks a highly experienced Information Systems Analyst to lead modernization initiatives at the intersection of policy, law, and technology.

This senior role requires a Secret or Top Secret clearance and over 10 years of relevant experience in policy analysis and information systems. You will work with DoW stakeholders to translate policy into technical requirements, oversee system development lifecycles, and drive governance and compliance

Qualifications

• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance required.
• U.S. Citizen required.
• 10+ years of experience in policy analysis, program management, business analysis, information systems analysis, or system development.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor on policy development, implementation, compliance, and governance for IT Modernization.
• Analyze proposed policies, regulations, directives, and legislative requirements to determine impacts.
• Gather, document, and analyze business, functional, and technical requirements.
• Support planning and oversight for a program to modernize and consolidate legacy enterprise information systems.
• Conduct business process analysis and recommend improvements and technology solutions.
• Collaborate with solutions developments, subject matter experts, and DoW IT agency to align modernization with policy.
• Oversee development of use cases, workflows, system specifications, and operational requirements.
• Evaluate existing systems and identify modernization opportunities to improve efficiency and compliance.

Skills

Policy analysis

Business analysis

Information systems analysis

SDLC methodologies

Agile

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

A leading Washington-area legal and technology consulting firm, Freedom Technologies Inc., which specializes the intersection of law, policy, and technology, is seeking candidates with educational and professional backgrounds in information technology for a full-time position as part of a senior team of dedicated professionals.

The ideal candidate possesses strong information systems and technology experience for IT modernization initiatives that guide the development of innovative solutions to manage the Department of War's electromagnetic spectrum operations. This individual must possess the capability to drive IT modernization by authoring strategic and programmatic deliverables, interact with cross-DoW stakeholders, support business process improvement and program management efforts, and provide high-level oversight for technical teams implementing IT solutions.

This position offers a unique opportunity to improve a federal agency’s use of radiofrequency spectrum for mission-critical programs that shape the future of communications, technology, and national security.

Who we are:

Our information technology, engineering, legal, and policy consulting practice supports a range of national and international policy issues for government and private-sector clients. These include radiofrequency spectrum, space and satellite regulations, internet governance, telecommunications regulation, legislation, and national security policy matters. Our firm is known for providing deep knowledge and strategic advice to several government agencies and private sector clients. Our client base includes senior level officials who influence national and global policy in these areas, including at the U.S. Departments of War, Commerce and State, NASA, NOAA, and NTIA.

What we seek:

We are seeking a highly experienced Information Systems Analyst to serve as a trusted advisor at the intersection of electromagnetic spectrum operations, technology modernization, national security, and information technology. This senior leadership position requires a seasoned professional with more than 10 years of experience, an active Secret or Top-Secret security clearance, and demonstrated expertise in policy and information systems analysis and/or development. Specific experience in modernizing information technology systems that support wireless spectrum or telecommunications is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor on policy development, implementation, compliance, and governance in support of IT Modernization.
• Analyze proposed policies, regulations, directives, and legislative requirements to determine organizational and system impacts.
• Gather, document, and analyze business, functional, and technical requirements.
• Support the planning and oversight for a program that seeks to modernize and consolidate legacy enterprise information systems.
• Conduct business process analysis and recommend process improvements and technology solutions.
• Collaborate with solutions developments, subject matter experts, and DoW’s information technology agency to ensure modernization is aligned to policy.
• Understand and oversee development of use cases, workflows, system specifications, and operational requirements.
• Evaluate existing systems and identify modernization opportunities to improve efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications:

• Must hold an active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance and is a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of professional experience in a combination of policy analysis, program management, business analysis, information systems analysis, or system development.
• Demonstrated expertise in policy development, interpretation, implementation, and compliance.
• Experience supporting the analysis, design, development, or modernization of information systems.
• Strong understanding of systems development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile
• Experience translating policy and business requirements into technical solutions
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with senior executives, technical teams, and external stakeholders.