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United States
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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an IT Investment & Economic Business Case Project Manager based in the United States.
The IT Investment & Economic Business Case Project Manager will lead the development, analysis, and governance of business cases supporting strategic technology investments within a large-scale federal environment. This role focuses on evaluating investment opportunities, building financial and operational models, and preparing executive-level recommendations to support informed decision-making. You will work closely with IT teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership to translate operational needs into clearly defined requirements, costs, benefits, risks, and implementation plans. The position also involves coordinating investment approvals, monitoring funding activities, and ensuring project deliverables meet governance requirements and deadlines. Through advanced analytical techniques and strong project management practices, you will help optimize technology investments and support critical logistics and visibility operations. This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact public-sector technology initiatives while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
In this role, you will oversee investment analysis and business case development, ensuring that technology initiatives are supported by robust financial assessments, clear documentation, and effective governance coordination.
Lead the development, refinement, and governance coordination of Investment Review Committee (IRC) business cases for new and existing applications and technology initiatives.
Drive business cases through Cost Estimation Support Group (CESG) phases, coordinating requirements gathering, analysis, cost estimation, and preparation of executive-ready materials.
Collaborate with IT technical teams and business stakeholders to translate operational needs into clear requirements, project scopes, costs, benefits, risks, schedules, and deliverables.
Conduct quantitative analysis using operations research, economic methodologies, and other analytical techniques to support technology investment decisions, procedural implementations, and performance improvements.
Gather, validate, and document cost estimates while developing financial models and evaluating investment alternatives.
Coordinate complex approval processes involving investment review committees, architecture review boards, and executive steering groups.
Support investment execution by managing funding-related deliverables, coordinating disbursements, and tracking investment expenditures.
Ensure submissions, documentation, and project deliverables are complete, accurate, and submitted ahead of established deadlines.
Provide high-level analytical support and project tracking to senior leadership and management when business case activities are not the primary focus.
Coordinate project milestones, dependencies, action items, and stakeholder contributions to maintain effective delivery and reporting.
Requirements
The ideal candidate combines extensive experience in IT investment analysis, financial modeling, and project management with strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical information into actionable executive recommendations.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Information Technology, or a related field, with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience.
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, with at least three years of U.S. residency.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
10+ years of experience in investment analysis, economic or business case development, program and project financial support, portfolio management, IT project delivery, or technical application team support.
Extensive experience managing complex approval processes involving investment review committees, architecture review boards, or executive steering committees.
Strong expertise in cost estimation, financial modeling, benefits identification and quantification, risk assessment, and trade-off analysis.
Demonstrated ability to define requirements, facilitate stakeholder discussions, and develop schedules, milestones, and project dependencies.
Proven ability to translate complex technical and operational information into clear executive-level presentations, business cases, and recommendations.
Strong project management capabilities, including organization, deadline management, follow-through, and cross-functional coordination.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for financial modeling and analysis, as well as strong PowerPoint skills for preparing executive presentations and briefings.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while maintaining professionalism, accountability, and a collaborative approach.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with federal government agencies or government support services contractors.
Background supporting logistics and visibility organizations, operational analytics, or large-scale enterprise technology programs.
Experience collaborating with IT management, technical application teams, engineering groups, or IT solution design teams.
Familiarity with translating business requirements into technical solution approaches, supporting design documentation, and coordinating architecture inputs.
Experience supporting broader IT project and program activities, including project planning, action tracking, release and milestone coordination, vendor management, and executive status reporting.
Benefits
Annual salary range of $115,500–$180,525, depending on qualifications, experience, location, and other relevant factors.
Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance coverage.
Retirement and financial well-being benefits.
Paid leave and work-life balance programs.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.
Tuition assistance to support continued education and skills development.
Employee recognition and award programs rewarding outstanding performance and contributions.
Remote work arrangement, subject to change based on organizational and government requirements.
Opportunity to contribute to meaningful federal missions and large-scale technology initiatives.
Collaborative working environment focused on innovation, professional development, and employee well-being.
