Only Local to Michigan - IT Strategist

IT Strategist - 142241

Lansing MI

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

POSITION DUTIES

• Conduct IV&V activities across assigned DTMB projects, ensuring objective, independent assessment of project health, deliverables, and compliance with DTMB 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 DTMB s 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.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• 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).