An Investment or Portfolio Analyst advises individuals and companies about investments. Typically works with a collection of investments called a portfolio, though can also advise clients about individual investments. Studies trends that impact investments and writes reports regarding economic and business changes and activities that affect the value of investments. Can also be involved in the selling of investments, such as stocks. Works mainly in investment firms, though can also be employed in lending institutions, corporate finance departments, banks or insurance companies.
Capabilities Portfolio Analyst The Capabilities Portfolio Analyst supports portfolio management by analyzing USTRANSCOM's capabilities development and support processes to improve and influence requirement management and investment decision-making. Portfolio management activities include analyze, select, control, and evaluate (ASCE) relative to mission capabilities, the command vision, and performance impact, and integrates efforts associated with investment- management across
USTRANSCOM
capability areas.
Responsibilities:
Assist in conducting, assessing, and exploring efforts necessary to develop capabilities to refine
USTRANSCOM
processes and to improve and influence the requirements management and investment decision-making process across
USTRANSCOM
capability areas. Develop problem statements, mission needs statements, or similar. Compare and evaluate current portfolio management processes and identify ways to evolve it into a capabilities portfolio management process. Collect and assess required OSD and Joint Staff process information to assist
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to develop a capabilities-based portfolio management process. Assist in the change management effort to implement USTRANSCOM's capabilities portfolio management process, to include leading meetings, as required, and capturing meeting minutes.
Required Qualifications:
Must obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. Bachelor's degree in a Business , Information Technology, Finance, and Project Management related to the field of work, or equivalent work experience At least 5 years related experience in asimilar positions. Exceptional analytical skill and a methodical approach to work activities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well with all levels of management, staff, and executive teams. High proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is required.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with USTRANSCOM and component organization and missions Experience coordinating issues with the Joint Staff and various offices within the Office of the Secretary of Defense structure. Working knowledge and demonstrated experience relevant to capability development through changes to doctrine, organization, leadership and education, personnel, and policy.
