IT Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) Specialist at Jobgether – United States

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an IT Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) Specialist in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to drive the planning, evaluation, and oversight of federal IT investments, ensuring alignment with mission objectives, regulatory requirements, and return on investment. The CPIC Specialist will support the full lifecycle of IT investments—including Select, Control, and Evaluate phases—while collaborating with program managers, financial teams, and executive leadership. The position emphasizes process improvement, compliance management, and reporting accuracy across multiple IT portfolios. Candidates will engage in risk assessment, capital planning, acquisition approval management, and Technology Business Management (TBM) activities. This remote, work-from-home role allows for flexibility while requiring strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Success will be measured by maintaining investment governance, timely reporting, and achieving “Green” CIO ratings across assigned portfolios.

• Support IT investment selection, management, and evaluation processes for federal programs, ensuring compliance with OMB, USDA, and CPIC requirements
• Develop and maintain risk mitigation and management plans, analyzing cost drivers, schedules, and performance metrics
• Prepare and manage investment business cases, cost-benefit analyses, alternatives analyses, and acquisition approval requests (AARs)
• Maintain accurate CPIC artifacts, reporting submissions, and presentations, responding promptly to inquiries from governance boards and stakeholders
• Oversee quarterly and semiannual CIO rating self-assessments, Integrated Data Collection submissions, and corrective action plans to sustain “Green” ratings
• Implement process improvements based on federal guidance and provide subject matter expertise on Technology Business Management (TBM) and Distributed Life Cycle Cost (DLCC) processes
• Produce ROI, cost savings, and avoidance reporting, while ensuring AAR packages meet deadlines and documentation standards

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in CPIC, federal IT investment management, CIO scoring, and acquisition approval processes aligned with FITARA or USDA guidance
• Strong understanding of federal IT investment management processes, capital planning artifacts, and budget formulation/execution
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, analyze complex data, and implement process improvements
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with government-provided reporting tools or SharePoint
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a remote, collaborative environment
• Ability to respond quickly and accurately to governance inquiries and maintain compliance documentation

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package with opportunities for merit-based growth
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Flexible remote work environment
• Professional development and certification support
• Paid time off and holidays
• Mission-driven and collaborative work culture
• Opportunities to contribute to high-impact federal IT initiatives