IT Analyst

Need to be Local to Kansas Brief Description This IT Analyst role supports the planning, governance, and optimization of HS EBIT’s IT project portfolio to ensure alignment with the strategic goals and objectives of the state agencies HS EBIT supports, Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS). This position works closely with the IT Project Portfolio Manager, PMO Manager, HS EBIT leadership, and cross- functional teams to track project performance, analyze resource allocation, and provide data-driven information to enable informed decision-making. The role combines analytical rigor with coordination skills to help maximize IT portfolio value, balance risk, and improve IT service delivery outcomes. General Duties  Perform portfolio analysis to assist with evaluating project proposals for resource impact, strategic alignment, and Return on Investment  Support the development and maintenance of portfolio dashboards, reports, and KPIs  Monitor portfolio health, including budget variance, schedule adherence, and risk exposure  Facilitate the portfolio governance process, including intake, planning, and prioritization  Maintain portfolio management tools, databases, and documentation standards  Contribute to continuous improvement of PPM processes, templates, and best practices  Other unit supporting responsibilities as determined by the supervising manager Specific Duties Area Responsibilities Portfolio Analysis  Timely collection and/or validation of status information from HS EBIT leadership, project managers, business analysts, and functional IT managers to support this essential activity  Perform cost-benefit, resource capacity forecasting, and scenario analysis to support capacity planning, resource allocation, and prioritization  Identify interdependencies, conflicts, and bottlenecks across projects Portfolio Reporting  Prepare executive-level portfolio reports and visualizations  Develop and maintain IT manager-level reports  Communicate portfolio status, changes, and priorities to relevant teams Portfolio  Track project lifecycle milestones and ensure compliance with portfolio Governance governance checkpoints  Document decisions, action items, and changes from portfolio review meetings Tools & Data Management  Administer PPM tools and software  Ensure data integrity for project financials, timelines, and resource assignments  Develop and maintain standard templates for charters, status reports, and scorecards Process Improvement  Assist in improving and maturing portfolio management methodologies and metrics  Recommend improvements to increase transparency, throughput, and value realization