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IT PM Governance Specialist III

Federal Government Client | Pentagon City, Arlington, VA | Onsite

Fathom Management is hiring!

Location: Pentagon City, Arlington, VA - 100% Onsite
Salary: $125,000–$135,000 annually, based on experience and technical interview
Employment Type: Full-Time
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Required
Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance Required

Keywords: Senior IT Governance | IT Portfolio Management | Federal IT | IT Investment Management | CPIC | IT Governance Specialist | Program Governance | IT Program Manager | Portfolio Manager | Federal Consulting | Enterprise Architecture | EVM | OMB | IT Modernization | Strategic Planning | Risk Management | ServiceNow | PMP | Active Secret

About the Opportunity

Fathom Management is seeking an experienced IT PM Governance Specialist III to support a Federal Government client in Pentagon City, Arlington, VA.

This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced IT Governance, Portfolio Management, Program Management, or Federal IT Investment professional who enjoys working at the intersection of strategy, technology, governance, and executive decision-making.

The successful candidate will provide leadership and strategic guidance across the IT investment lifecycle, including IT governance, portfolio management, Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC), IT Investment Management (ITIM), enterprise architecture, strategic planning, risk management, and program oversight.

You will work closely with senior leadership, program managers, technical teams, and other stakeholders to evaluate IT investments, monitor portfolio performance, develop executive-level recommendations, and ensure technology initiatives remain aligned with organizational and Federal objectives.

What You'll DoIT Governance & Portfolio Management

• Lead and support IT governance activities across enterprise technology initiatives.
• Manage and monitor IT investment portfolios and assess alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop governance processes, performance measures, dashboards, and portfolio reporting.
• Evaluate portfolio health, identify risks and issues, and provide executive-level recommendations.
• Support governance reviews and decision-making forums involving senior stakeholders.

IT Investment & CPIC

• Support the full Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) lifecycle for major IT investments.
• Develop and review business cases, cost-benefit analyses, alternatives analyses, feasibility studies, and investment documentation.
• Support IT Investment Management (ITIM) reporting and governance activities.
• Ensure investment documentation and reporting align with applicable OMB and Federal requirements.
• Assist leadership in evaluating investment priorities, costs, risks, and expected outcomes.

Strategic Planning & Enterprise Architecture

• Support alignment between enterprise architecture, IT investments, and strategic objectives.
• Evaluate current-state and future-state organizational and technology environments.
• Identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and technology investments.
• Support enterprise modernization and strategic planning initiatives.

Program & Project Governance

• Provide senior-level guidance across project and program management activities.
• Support project managers through governance reviews, project health assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Develop executive dashboards, performance metrics, reports, and briefing materials.
• Monitor program performance and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Promote consistent governance practices across IT initiatives.

Risk & Performance Management

• Identify, analyze, and track program and investment risks.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and monitor corrective actions.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) activities and performance reporting.
• Analyze cost, schedule, and performance information to identify trends and potential issues.
• Provide leadership with actionable recommendations based on portfolio and program performance.

Business Analysis & Organizational Improvement

• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, executive discussions, and working sessions.
• Conduct business process and organizational analysis.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Document requirements, recommendations, processes, and governance decisions.
• Translate complex technical and organizational information into clear executive-level communications.

Service Management & Compliance

• Support governance workflows, reporting, and automation using tools such as ServiceNow ITSM/ITBM.
• Support governance and compliance reviews and related audit activities.
• Document findings, recommendations, and corrective action plans.
• Ensure IT initiatives follow applicable Federal governance and management standards.

What We're Looking For: Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field - or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of Federal consulting experience.
• Extensive experience in several of the following areas:
  • IT Governance
  • IT Portfolio Management
  • CPIC / IT Investment Management
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Strategic IT Planning
  • Program/Project Governance
  • Business Process Analysis
  • Risk Management
  • Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Organizational Development
• Experience supporting Federal IT governance, investment, budget, reporting, or oversight requirements.
• Experience developing business cases, cost-benefit analyses, alternatives analyses, executive briefings, and governance reports.
• Experience facilitating senior-level meetings, stakeholder workshops, and governance forums.
• Exceptional written, verbal, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification
• PMI-PBA certification
• Federal Government / agency experience
• Experience with:
  • ServiceNow ITSM / ITBM
  • IT portfolio management tools
  • Enterprise Architecture frameworks
  • Organizational Change Management
  • Federal IT modernization
  • Agile or hybrid project management
• Experience supporting OMB investment management and reporting processes

Why Join Fathom Management?

Fathom Management offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees professionally and personally, including:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Military leave
• Professional training and development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee wellness program
• Commuter benefits
• And more

About Fathom Management

At Fathom Management, we believe successful government programs are built by great people, strong partnerships, and a commitment to excellence.

We provide value-driven staffing and workforce solutions to government and commercial clients while maintaining a culture built on Integrity, Excellence, Humility, Enthusiasm, and Balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fathom Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.