Capital Planning Analysts

Description Chevo is hiring two experienced Capital Planning Analysts to join our expanding firm. This position provides the opportunity for significant client interaction by learning the client’s business and becoming a trusted advisor. Ideal candidates will demonstrate the versatility to understand and perform work that ensures Capital Planning & Investment Control (CPIC) processes are accurate and compliant and supports the assessment of Farm Production & Conservation (FPAC) IT portfolio health scores. NOTE : This position is completely remote, staff supporting this contract may be located in the Kansas City and Washington DC metropolitan areas and/or surrounding areas. Duties and Responsibilities: Develops and validates business cases, artifacts and data supporting investment health, performance and departmental reviews. Analyzes spend plan and contract data to correctly align investment projects. Ensure EVM approaches align with traditional and agile development models. Drafts AAR Cover Memos and completes AAR shells in AgMAX 2.0. Requirements Required Qualifications: Completed Bachelor’s degree in related field 2+ years of CPIC experience with federal programs. USDA experience preferred. Possess the ability to communicate with all levels of IT and Business (SME to senior-level) within an organization to capture information for IT Portfolio business cases and develop work products such as investment charters, operational analyses, analysis of alternatives, risk management plans, and technical studies in support of the USDA Capital Planning process. Experience developing corrective action plans to address USDA OCIO investment business case feedback and partner with clients to remediate items identified. Experience in Acquisition Approval Request process (USDA experience highly preferred): Drafting Cover Memos; performing detailed analysis of spend plan to identify AAR requirements; analyzing details of Spend Plan to identify AAR requirements; maintaining AAR SharePoint libraries and daily submittal of AAR status report for leadership; and, creating and completing AAR shells in AgMAX 2.0 Knowledge of Earned Value Management (project performance measurement, forecasting, and variance analysis). Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including business and technical writing skills. Desired Qualifications: Previous experience supporting USDA SALARY RANGE: $60K - $90K (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 .