Analyst - Prog/Proj - SmartSheet (USDS/DMCS/NGBPO)

Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking an Analyst - Prog/Proj to join our team.

This is a remote position that will support all programs within the Department of Education portfolio (USDS/DMCS/NGBPO).

Must have a high functional knowledge of the cloud-based project management and collaboration tool, Smartsheets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Maintain knowledge and documentation of operational and system processes.

- Perform cost/benefit analyses on potential changes to existing processes.

- Participate in the administration of project and program contract activities, including preparation for internal and external meetings.

- Collaborate with internal and external teams to define problems and implement solutions.

- Create, review, and present program documents, business and software specifications, process flows, and test cases.

- Document complex program and system needs for both technical and non- technical audiences.

- Assist in the analysis of data and the specification of report packages for internal and external audiences.

- Works closely with other departments to optimize operational activities.

- Support leadership and product owner and stakeholders on project priorities.

Additional Responsibilities:

- Maintenance of current SmartSheets and associated dashboards used across the programs and FSA portfolio

- Implementation of enhancement or change requests

- Participate in program and/or portfolio updates

- Provide guidance on best practices for requested changes or enhancements to either existing SmartSheets or new SmartSheet requests

- Provide reporting as requested by the portfolio or program from the SmartSheet tool

- Ensure that all functionality within existing SmartSheets is maintained, mesh existing SmartSheets with new SmartSheets as appropriate to meet portfolio or program requests

- Grant access, create accounts, etc., as needed

Knowledge/Skills Required:

- Highly functional knowledge of the SmartSheet tool, including the ability to create data meshes, data shuttles, create new sheets as requested

- Strong written, and verbal communication skills

- Ability to work across all levels of staff as needed

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 3+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements as per contract/client:

- FSA, Department of Education experience preferred

- High School Diploma or GED required

- Must reside in the U.S.

- Must have a high level of experience with SmartSheets

- Must be a U.S.

citizen.

- Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

- Must not be delinquent or in default on any federal student loans.

- Employment and continued employment are contingent upon obtaining and maintaining a favorable clearance.

Final suitability determination is the sole discretion of the Department of Education.

- Obtaining and Maintaining a PIV-I card is a ...