IT Portfolio Analyst

What is an IT Portfolio Analyst?

The IT Portfolio Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the intake and evaluation of new project proposals within the IT portfolio. This position ensures that incoming initiatives align with strategic priorities, are accurately assessed for feasibility and impact, and are prepared for governance review. The analyst collaborates closely with business units, project sponsors, and IT leadership to streamline intake workflows and maintain transparency across the portfolio lifecycle.

What does an IT Portfolio Analyst do?

• Facilitates the end-to-end intake process for new IT project requests.

• Ensures completeness and quality of project intake documentation, including business cases, requirements, and impact assessments.

• Coordinates with stakeholders to clarify project scope, objectives, and alignment with strategic goals.

• Supports the prioritization efforts by analyzing project proposals against portfolio criteria (e.g., strategic fit, resource availability, risk).

• Maintains dashboards and reports that provide visibility into intake pipeline, status, and trends.

• Identifies bottlenecks or inefficiencies in the intake process and recommend improvements.

• Acts as a liaison between business units and IT portfolio governance teams.

• Provides guidance to project sponsors on intake procedures and required documentation.

• Supports governance meetings by preparing intake summaries and presenting analysis.

• Utilizes portfolio management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Clarity, Jira, or similar) to track intake submissions and status.

• Ensures data integrity and consistency across intake records and portfolio systems.

• Supports emergency storm restoration efforts

What does it take to be an IT Portfolio Analyst?

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems / Information Management, Computer Science,, or related field. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an associate’s degree in the aforementioned fields and 3+ years of IT portfolio management, business analysis, or project coordination experience or a high school diploma or equivalency degree and 5+ years of IT portfolio management, business analysis, or project coordination experience will be considered. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project) and ability to learn new computer software programs quickly

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels in an interactive team environment

• Ability to multitask, pay close attention to detail, and adapt to a variety of support environments and assignments

• Ability to understand business functionality and translate it into process flow diagrams, application requirements and application design

• Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

• ESRI Platform experience

• Understanding of map services, feature services, and geoprocessing tools

• Ability to manage vendor relationships

• Experience with application configuration and testing

• Exposure to integrations (APIs or middleware)

• Programming and scripting experience

• Experience in energy & utilities or services industry

Applications will be accepted until October 17, 2025.

This position has a career path which allows for advancement opportunities within the Business Analyst job series. The title and level are commensurate with experience. Pay Range: $52,900-$149,200

Please go to https://www.cenhud.com/employment. Click the “Search Career Opportunities” button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position.

Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted.  No phone calls or agencies, please.  All replies will be held in strict confidence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, arrest or conviction record, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy-related condition, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance employment in individuals who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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