Senior IT IV&V Oversight Specialists

Accountabilities:

• Conduct independent verification and validation assessments of IT programs, with a focus on software development processes, governance, quality, and delivery readiness.
• Review software development planning, process implementation, and adherence to defined program policies, processes, and procedures.
• Assess software artifacts for quality, completeness, consistency, and alignment with established requirements.
• Evaluate requirements traceability across software lifecycle artifacts and identify inconsistencies, gaps, or areas requiring corrective action.
• Review configuration integrity and release-readiness evidence to determine whether solutions are adequately prepared for deployment.
• Evaluate verification and validation evidence, including the status and closure of discrepancies and corrective actions.
• Assess key program disciplines including communications management, configuration management, integration management, data oversight and planning, cutover management, testing, and validation.
• Gather, interpret, and apply relevant industry and government practices to support objective program reviews and assessments.
• Develop detailed technical documentation describing IV&V findings, observations, risks, and assessment outcomes.
• Ensure all assessment documentation is accurate, complete, thorough, well organized, and professionally written.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively through both written reports and verbal discussions with clients and project stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and client teams while maintaining independence, objectivity, and analytical rigor throughout assessments.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience performing Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) for state or federal clients, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with IEEE 1012 IL4 assessments.
• Strong knowledge of IV&V requirements and industry standards, including IEEE 1012, CMMI, and PMBOK.
• Experience evaluating software development processes, requirements traceability, testing and validation, configuration management, release readiness, and corrective-action processes.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities, with the capacity to interpret complex technical and program information objectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and clearly explain findings.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage multiple assessment activities and documentation requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, technical teams, project stakeholders, and colleagues at different organizational levels.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, consistency, and thoroughness.
• Ability to independently interpret and consistently apply established policies, processes, procedures, and assessment frameworks.
• Technical writing samples will be required as part of the evaluation process.
• Experience working in an Agile environment is preferred.
• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is strongly preferred.

Benefits:

• Consulting opportunity supporting future projects expected to begin in late 2026 or early 2027.
• Remote work arrangement within the United States.
• Full-time consulting opportunity.
• Competitive compensation estimated at $60–$90 per hour for 1099 or Corp-to-Corp arrangements.
• Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, location, certifications, and applicable contract labor rates.
• Opportunity to contribute to government and enterprise technology assessment initiatives.
• Exposure to complex IT programs, independent assessment methodologies, and recognized industry standards.
• Collaborative environment with experienced professionals and client stakeholders.
• Opportunity to apply and deepen expertise in IV&V, software quality, governance, and technology risk management.