Program Analyst Lead

Founded in 2003, IT Concepts’ core values – customer-centricity, teamwork, driven to deliver, innovation, and integrity – ensure we work together to be the best, realize objectives, and make a positive impact in our communities. We intentionally created and sustain our ITC culture that embraces change, experimentation, continuous learning, and improvement. We bring our design thinking problem-solving approach that challenges assumptions, prioritizes curiosity, and invites complexity to deliver innovative, efficient, and effective solutions. As we continue to grow in the support of our government customers, we are looking for driven and innovative individuals to join our team.   

IT Concepts is looking for an experienced Program Analyst Lead to support Veterans Affairs. As a Program Analyst Lead, you lead a team that will apply advanced consulting and planning or extensive technical expertise in resolving high-visibility client initiatives.  You and your team will gather, compile, and analyze source data to provide information for data driven decisions. You’ll work with program leadership to develop metrics, analysis and have daily interactions with multiple client stakeholders.  You will guide junior team members and ensure projects stay on task and schedule.  Additionally, you will create the tools necessary to inform the client and make recommendations for improvement to program leadership. Impact the client organization by contributing to program strategy and helping to improve delivery and measure program impact. Join us and help improve the Enterprise Monitoring and Event Management of the VA.  

Responsibilities 

•  Lead and mentor a team of analysts, ensuring high-quality project delivery, on-time execution, and professional development. 

• Collect, compile, and analyze data to support strategic decision-making and provide actionable insights for clients. 

• Build and maintain relationships with client stakeholders, ensuring alignment on goals, deliverables, and expectations. 

• Develop key metrics, create reports, and provide data-driven insights to track program success and inform strategy. 

• Contribute to program strategy, identify areas for optimization, and recommend improvements for enhanced client outcomes. 

• Oversee project timelines and milestones, ensuring team stays on track and proactively addressing risks and issues. 

• Create and maintain tools for data collection, analysis, and reporting, while continuously improving processes. 

• Measure and track program impact, providing insights to clients and leadership on effectiveness and value. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on program goals, share best practices, and drive successful execution. 

•  Stay current with industry trends and tools to inform program improvements and enhance client results. 

Requirements

• Experience with project coordination, business process mapping, organizational design, and strategy    

• Experience in leading teams 

• Extensive IT experience in the analysis, design, and integration of information systems and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and development software.  

• Must be well versed in understanding structured analysis and design methodologies for the translation of systems requirements from business needs with a proven track record. 

•  Must be able to evaluate cost factors and risk. 

• Data SME with experience collecting and deriving meaningful conclusions/insights from large existing information data sets, implementing business processes, ability to parse large sets of data into executive reports  

• Experienced Data SME with ability to translate requirements into useful data insights from an existing large pool of data   

• Experience in the management consulting field, including strategy and change management, providing support to organizational leaders and stakeholders  

• Represent/assist the team with flowcharting group sessions and work with leadership with short deadlines  

• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Excel with knowledge of pivot Charts and Excel Reporting capabilities.  

• Experience leading small teams delivering data analysis and technical recommendations to client leadership. 

• Excellent oral/written communication and the ability to multitask, adapt in a rapidly changing environment and work independently and in a team environment  

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, math or engineering and 5 yrs of experience or 8 additional years of experience to substitute for a Bachelor’s 

Preferred Skills: 

• Experience working with the VA or Federal clients   

• Experience with large scale IT environments  

• Experience with Enterprise Monitoring  
• Ability to work hours based on a Central Time Zone schedule

Clearance Requirements: 

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust 

Benefits

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015) and two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC).

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. 

We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development.  Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development. 

We work hard, we play hard. ITC is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

AAEO & VEVRAA

ITC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and a VEVRAA (Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act) Federal Contractor. As such, any personnel decisions (hire, promotion, job status, etc.) on applicants and/or employees are based on merit, qualifications, competence, and business needs, not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information of the employee or family member of the employee, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state or local law.

ITC maintains a strong commitment to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As a part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, ITC has established an affirmative action plan that outlines our commitment to the recruitment, hiring, and advancement of protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary, and it will not impact your eligibility for employment.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

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Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@useitc.com.