Application Portfolio Data Analyst

Date Posted:

2025-01-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UTCT1: Corp - CT - Remote Remote Location, Remote City, CT, 06101 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.   

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed. 

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team:

Our diverse, energetic, and collaborative Enterprise Application Services Strategy & Transformation team is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Application Portfolio Data Analyst to spearhead the coordination and ownership of detailed inventory updates for our senior leadership teams. This role will focus on aligning the business unit app portfolios, ensuring accurate, timely, and actionable data for decision-making. This role requires a strong understanding of IT Asset Management (ITAM) practices, a deep commitment to process improvement, and the ability to collaborate across functions to align on strategic objectives. The ultimate goal is to ensure the application portfolio delivers maximum business value through clean, consistent, and reliable data.

What You Will Do:

• Streamlined Application Portfolio Cleanup

• Lead the program to cleanse and streamline the existing application portfolio inventory across all business units.

• Drive alignment around data field attributes and definitions, starting with a focused effort on business application data cleanup.

• Provide strategic direction for Application Portfolio Management (APM) objectives, ensuring consistency and preventing duplication of efforts across business units.

• App Portfolio Management Leadership

• ​Leverage industry standards and best practices to guide and support Enterprise harmonization initiatives.

• Influence and collaborate with business units to adopt IT Asset Management (ITAM) best practices and drive a culture of continuous improvement.

• Process Standardization

• Develop and implement standardized processes and procedures for application portfolio management across business units.

• Ensure these processes are sustainable and scalable, contributing to the long-term efficiency of application management practices.

• Application Data Sustainment & Long-Term Value

• Establish and communicate a long-term vision for the application portfolio, ensuring it is aligned with the organization’s strategic goals.

• Create and oversee a governance process for sustaining data quality, including ongoing efforts in data cleansing, maintenance, and updates.

•  Data-Driven Decision Making

• Partner with contractors and stakeholders across the organization to develop and deliver clear, accurate, and timely reports on application portfolio metrics.

• Provide insights on application performance, usage, and overall health, which will drive decision-making in line with key performance indicators (KPIs) and business objectives.

•  Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with app portfolio managers across the business units to enhance collaboration and alignment.

• Influence and improve communication channels and change management processes, minimizing risks and promoting a unified approach to portfolio management.

• Up to 10-20% of travel may be required

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field and 8+ years of experience in business data analysis, inventory management, or a similar role in a technology-driven environment.

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