IT Governance Analyst

Overview The position will support the IT M&O Program Manager in establishing operational and technical processes required to ensure that IT services align with the organization's priorities and risk appetite. The IT Governance Analyst will assist with monitoring, analyzing, and maintaining various requirements related to IT work conducted at PNNL. The IT Governance Analyst will help identify improvements needed to strengthen the program performance, ensure compliance, and manage risks. Responsibilities This position will take strong personal responsibility for supporting the IT M&O Program in establishing the most effective and efficient means of implementing requirements in partnership with the appropriate stewards. SOme of the responibilities are: Ensure organizations' compliance and its controls' effectiveness to various requirements through proper communication, regular practice checks, and continuous improvements of policies and processes. Develop IT governance charters, processes, decision trees, and other supporting documentation for making formal IT governance decisions. Ensure that the IT governance framework, processes, and practices are leveraged to uphold required contractual requirements. Assist with facilitating IT governance meetings, developing meeting materials, supporting governance documentation, and PowerPoint presentations. Develop governance process guidance, standard operating procedures, and policy documentation. Maintain the appropriate level of knowledge of contractual requirements in order to enable the mission, operations, and governance of PNNL. Drives IT organizations' performance and proper management of IT initiatives and services through facts, data, reports, dashboards, etc. Monitor and improve the measurement and reporting process of IT metrics. Communicate your analysis, insights, findings, and key metrics (KPIs), including attending stakeholder meetings to report findings verbally and in writing via reports. Ensure up-to-date and effective assets/tools or compliance through regular monitoring, analysis, investigation, strengthening, and protection of business technological assets, data, etc. Support efforts to implement benchmark characteristics and risk-adjusted metrics used to evaluate the organization's performance and compliance. Participates in industry forums or workgroups to represent PNNL's interests and help develop standards and practices. Establish relationships with IT leaders and Subject Matter Experts for the purpose of maturing the IT governance. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR- MS/MA -OR- PhD Preferred Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field. 2+ years of experience defining and implementing operational and program recommendations. 3+ years pf experience developing IT governance processes, practices, and supporting documentation. 3+ years pf experience facilitating IT governance processes. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment Strong ability to liaise between IT and business stakeholder. Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external contacts, including the ability to show good independent judgment. Excellent verbal, written, and group presentation skills. Strong ability to resolve complex problems and issues, provide strategic direction, and lead initiatives Must have developed and deployed integrated IT frameworks, methodologies, policies, processes, procedures, and templates. Strong problem-solving skills; comfortable tackling complex problems and breaking these down into manageable pieces. Must have introduced efficiency &/or deployed IT tools to operations and programs. Knowledge of regulatory environments applicable to government contractors. Knowledge of enterprise IT Governance including knowledge of IT risk management and controls. Conceptual and practical thinking and implementation skills. Process design and analysis skills. Research, analysis, and judgment skills. Additional Information Due to business needs and client space, US Citizenship is required. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is subject to the Department of Energy Unclassified Foreign National Access Program site, information, technologies, and equipment access requirements. Testing Designated Position Not Applicable About PNNL Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them! At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs. Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at [email protected]. Drug Free Workplace PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Mandatory Requirements Battelle requires employees to have a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation. Applicants are required to disclose their vaccination status following a conditional offer of employment and must attest to being fully vaccinated with a Center for Disease Control (CDC)-approved COVID-19 vaccination or provide documentation of need for medical or religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.