Job Description

Top Skills & Years of Experience:

- 5+ years of IT project management experience, preferably supporting large, complex technology initiatives.

- 5+ years providing Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) or equivalent quality assurance services.

- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field required.

Preferred Skills:

- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

- Certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).

Interview Process: Virtual Interview via MS Teams with 2nd round interviews being held IN PERSON at the Lansing, MI office .

Candidates MUST be willing to attend an in-person interview for consideration.

Duration: 1 year with possible extension.

Accepting candidates local to Michigan ONLY. Position will be hybrid, in office 2 days a week upon start and there is NO REMOTE ONLY option.

Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Analyst

BACKGROUND

Given the scope, visibility, and complexity of these initiatives, client requires strong portfolio oversight and independent assurance activities to ensure successful project delivery.

The team is specifically responsible for administering the ITIF portfolio, overseeing investment governance processes, portfolio-level reporting, and project performance monitoring.

Providing Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services for selected ITIF-funded projects.

Assessing project health, risk management, deliverable quality, and compliance with applicable standards.

Identifying risks and opportunities for escalation to the executive leadership.

Supporting proactive oversight and risk mitigation efforts at both the project and portfolio levels.

While the primary focus will be on ITIF-funded initiatives, the resource may also provide IV&V services to other high-visibility, politically sensitive, or complex non-ITIF projects within the portfolio as capacity and priorities dictate.

The role is designed to strengthen ability to deliver transformational projects successfully while maintaining public trust, fiscal responsibility, and operational excellence.

POSITION DUTIES

• Conduct IV&V activities across assigned projects, ensuring objective, independent assessment of project health, deliverables, and compliance with client standards.
• Review key project documentation, including charters, project management plans, schedules, risk registers, and contracts.
• Evaluate deliverables for quality, completeness, and adherence to requirements.
• Identify risks, issues, and deficiencies early, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project progress against scope, schedule, budget, and quality metrics.
• Develop and deliver:

• IV&V Service Plans for assigned projects.
• Monthly Project Health Assessment Reports.
• Independent Deliverable Review Assessments.
• Risk and Issue Logs with mitigation recommendations.
• Executive Briefings for Steering Committees and leadership as needed.
• Final IV&V Summary Reports at project closeout.

• Collaborate with project managers, agency stakeholders, and executive sponsors while maintaining independence of judgment.
• Ensure all reports and documentation meet quality standards and templates.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years of IT project management experience, preferably supporting large, complex technology initiatives.
• Minimum 5 years providing Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) or equivalent quality assurance services.
• Demonstrated experience supporting high-visibility, politically sensitive projects in a public sector or highly regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of project management frameworks (e.g., PMI's PMBOK), risk management practices, and quality assurance principles.
• Ability to prepare professional-grade reports and executive briefings.
• Proven ability to assess project health objectively and recommend actionable solutions.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field (required).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).
• Additional certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) are a plus.

Required Skills

• Education ; Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of IT project management experience, preferably supporting large, complex technology initiatives.
• 5+ years providing Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) or equivalent quality assurance services.

Preferred Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).

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