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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Infosec Portfolio Operations Analyst in Vienna, VA

Role Description

We are seeking a Portfolio Operations Analyst to support the implementation of Lean
Portfolio & Product Management practices within Information Security. This role is ideal for someone who has supported portfolio operations from the ground up, not just maintained them. The analyst will help define and test how epics, features, and stories connect across layers, bridge gaps in tooling and governance, and lay the foundation for a sustainable Portfolio & Product Operations capability.

Model Building & Pilot Enablement
• Stand up and refine the single-funnel backlog from intake to delivery.
• Define how portfolio epics decompose into features and stories.
• Identify and bridge gaps in flow, tooling, and governance.
• Support and document pilot governance events, discovery labs, and PI planning sessions.

Tooling & Traceability
• Establish traceability across ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, and Apptio.
• Stand up initial records and tagging for cost tracking and reporting.
• Propose scalable solutions for integration and automation.

Metrics & Reporting
• Define and trial practical measures for value, flow, and outcomes.
• Build starter dashboards and reporting views (manual or automated).
• Refine metrics based on pilot learnings.

Audit & Documentation
• Maintain audit artifacts including role rosters, decision logs, trace maps, and outcome
registers.
• Partner with risk and compliance teams to embed audit readiness.
• Path to Sustainable Operations
• Shape templates, standards, and repeatable processes for backlog management,
governance, and reporting.
• Transition manual practices into sustainable operating routines.
• Contribute to playbooks, roadmaps and improvement recommendations for future
scaling.

Skills & Requirements

• 5+ years in lean portfolio management, product operations or product management, or
program management.
• Proven experience implementing or maturing LPM/SAFe/Disciplined Agile models.
• Hands-on use of ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, and Apptio (or equivalents).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Background in security, risk, or technology portfolios preferred.
• NOTE: This is not a reporting or support role. We need a builder, someone who has lived
through the stand-up of portfolio operations and can contribute ideas, shape processes, and execute hands-on work. The ideal candidate thrives in pilot environments, is comfortable with ambiguity, and is ready to help shape a repeatable and scalable portfolio operations model
• 5+ years in Lean Portfolio Management, Product Ops, Product Management, or Program Management.
• Experience implementing or maturing LPM, SAFe, or Disciplined Agile frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with: ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, Apptio (or similar tools)
• Background in security, risk, or tech portfolios is preferred.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

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