Portfolio Analyst

TEKsystems
$55.00 - $60.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, South Dakota, Sioux Falls
Jun 12, 2025
We are seeking a versatile and strategic Portfolio Analyst to serve as a "Chief of Staff" or "Jack-of-All-Trades" within our Life Insurance business unit. This role operates at the portfolio level within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), supporting three Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and driving alignment across governance, intake, reporting, and financial management. This is a high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, excels at cross-functional collaboration, and is passionate about enabling teams to deliver high-value work efficiently. Key Responsibilities: 1. Portfolio Governance Support * Facilitate communication and decision-making between executive leadership and product teams. * Support the operating committee (VP-level) and portfolio-level prioritization efforts. * Manage meeting logistics, documentation, and information flow across governance layers. 2. Work Intake & Prioritization * Coordinate the intake of work from multiple sources (e.g., enhancements, bugs, infrastructure/security needs). * Assist in developing business cases, evaluating solution options, estimating effort, and identifying dependencies. * Help shepherd work through the intake process and prepare for 10-week PI (Program Increment) planning cycles. 3. Portfolio Reporting & Insights * Develop and maintain reporting on goals, KPIs, operational metrics (e.g., headcount, budget, ticket volume). * Simplify and automate reporting processes to ensure timely and actionable insights. * Distribute reports and provide trend analysis to support strategic decision-making. 4. Financial Management * Support budget planning and track actuals against forecasts. * Analyze financial impacts of portfolio decisions and provide insights on funding utilization. * Ensure alignment with approved budgets and strategic objectives. Required Skills & Qualifications: * Strong background in portfolio analysis, business analysis, and budgeting. * Experience in or understanding of the life insurance industry is highly desirable. * Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Agile portfolio management practices. * Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills. * Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Location: * Sioux Falls, SD - Local candidates strongly preferred. * Remote candidates will be considered based on experience and fit. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 14, 2025. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.