Job description

Anika Systems is a fast growing, woman-owned small business that specializes in providing innovative IT solutions for federal government agencies.  Our expertise lies in accelerating delivery in Data and Analytics, Intelligent Automation, Application Development, and IT Modernization.  We are currently expanding our Federal team and are looking for an IT Governance Manager.
This position is currently remote; however, in accordance with federal contract requirements and company policy, there may be future changes to work location expectations. Candidates should be prepared for the possibility of a return to the office, either partially or fully, based on client directives, contractual obligations, or company policies. Any such changes will be communicated in advance.
Key Responsibilities

IT Governance & Strategic Alignment
- Establish and oversee IT governance frameworks and policies that integrate IT with core business processes and align with organizational objectives.
- Drive the implementation of enterprise-wide strategies, ensuring that IT investments and initiatives support business goals.
Enterprise Architecture Development & Standards
- Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture leads to design and maintain a comprehensive framework covering business, information, application, and technology architectures.
- Develop and enforce architecture standards and guidelines to ensure consistency, interoperability, and compliance with federal IT regulations.
Technology Evaluation & Innovation
- Assess emerging technologies and their potential impact on the enterprise architecture.
- Recommend strategic adoption of innovative solutions to enhance IT performance and support organizational growth.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with IT architecture and governance, ensuring that security and compliance requirements (including CPIC and TBM) are met.
- Provide executive oversight on risk management initiatives and implement transformative solutions to address gaps.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders—including federal agencies and the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)—to gather requirements and refine IT investment requests.
- Mentor team members and facilitate cross-functional collaboration to support organizational change initiatives and process reengineering.
Performance Measurement & Reporting
- Define key metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of IT governance and enterprise architecture initiatives.
- Deliver clear, data-driven reports and dashboards to senior leadership to support informed decision-making and continuous process improvement.
Project & Process Management
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans ensuring the timely and successful delivery of IT governance initiatives.
- Document governance processes and workflows, assist with Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) processes, and support ongoing federal IT governance and service management activities.

Additional Responsibilities

Provide guidance on federal IT reporting requirements and support the preparation of portfolio summaries and related documentation.
Research technical and management aspects of potential IT strategic initiatives to aid in policy evaluation and process improvements.
Develop white papers, guides, decision papers, and other materials to support operational enhancements and IT customer service initiatives.

Experience

Minimum of 7 years in Federal IT governance, program management, strategic planning, or enterprise operations.
Proven ability to manage and enhance governance frameworks, align IT initiatives with business strategy, and implement process improvements.
Demonstrated success in managing large-scale change initiatives, optimizing performance, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Skills

Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
Expertise in federal IT governance policies, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
Familiarity with federal IT reporting frameworks, including CPIC and TBM.
Experience working with dashboards and reporting tools to provide actionable insights.