CPIC Analyst

Chevo is currently hiring a CPIC Analyst to support an awarded and funded project. This position will provide the opportunity for significant client interaction by learning the client’s business and becoming a trusted advisor. The ideal candidate will demonstrate versatility in understanding and performing work related to budget, capital planning, program governance, and system development life cycle management activities. This position is a hybrid work environment, with onsite location in Washington, DC.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine updates (i.e., monthly, quarterly and annually, as applicable) and maintenance to documentation, artifacts, and AgMax system updates for assigned major IT investments (current workload is two).
• Will plan the timing of updates to achieve timely submissions for the scheduled investment scoring against USDA’s Investment Scoring Criteria.
• Will act as the organization’s designated representative to the USDA Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) Community of Practice. Develops, creates and drafts executive artifacts (i.e., slide decks, standard templates, charters, etc.) for internal and external Investment Boards and USDA CIO oversight.
• Leveraging general subject-matter awareness of the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA), passed by Congress in December 2014 and operationalized through USDA CPIC regulations, policy, and briefings, the incumbent may advise OCIO executives on updates to administrative workflows, signature authorities, and the enhancement of controls and reporting for assigned major investments.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience*
• Three (3 ) years Budget and/or management consulting experience with a knowledge of CPIC and IT Governance
• Project Management Professional (PMP) tools
• Advanced Microsoft Office Excel skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office 365 Word skills
• Microsoft Office 365 PowerPoint skills
• Microsoft Teams and collaboration tools Microsoft SharePoint
• Prior experience with USDA’s AgMax System is a plus.
• Ability to pass client security clearance requirements
• Must have general subject matter awareness of the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA), passed by Congress in December 2014.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to present a polished, professional, and diplomatic image to clients
• Excellent client handling skills
• Strong analytical skills – assertive and inquisitive manner that allows the individual to take even indirectly related and orally communicated information and transform it into actionable information.

SALARY RANGE: $94,500 - $111,500 (subject to change)

ELIGIBLE FOR PERFORMANCE BASE BONUS

Chevo offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid leave, observes all 11 federal government holidays, 401K plan with matching, monthly SMART card employer contribution for commuting expenses, tuition assistance and more!

Chevo, a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), has made Consulting Magazine’s 2023 and 2024 “Best Firms to Work For” list and is a 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Elev8 GovCon honoree. Chevo is a nine-time awardee of the Alliance for Workplace Excellence award; ranked one of the best Small Business Strategy firms by Consulting Magazine; made the Washington Technology Fast 50 list; and has earned multiple Program Management Industry awards.

Chevo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.