Subject Matter Expert (SME Technical / Financial) (Part-Time Remote Role)

About this Position:

Job Title: Subject Matter Expert (SME Technical / Financial)

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Review project documentation, including contracts, Statements of Work, project plans, cost models, and supporting materials

• Participate in stakeholder interviews and meetings, both on-site and remote, as required

• Provide technical and/or financial analysis related to:

  • Acquisition and lifecycle costs

  • Technology architecture and standards

  • Implementation plans and schedules

  • Cost-benefit and lifecycle financial models

  • Alternatives analysis

  • Net operating cost impacts

  • Security considerations

• Identify risks related to technical design, cost, schedule, implementation, or operations

• Contribute identified risks and observations to the project risk register

• Support risk assessment and risk response discussions with State stakeholders

• Validate information provided by the State and clients for accuracy and completeness

• Provide written input, findings, and analysis for inclusion in the Independent Review Report

• Support preparation of draft and final Independent Review deliverables

• Participate in meetings to review findings and respond to State questions as needed

• Technical and/or financial analysis inputs for the Independent Review Report

• Cost analysis and model for benefit analysis inputs

• Risk Register contributions

• Lifecycle Cost Benefit Analysis

• Supporting documentation for Independent Review findings

Required Qualifications / Skills:

• Conduct technical and/or financial analysis in support of an independent review of State information technology projects.

• Architecture review, security assessment, cost & benefit analysis, alternatives analysis

• Perform analysis related to:

  • Acquisition and lifecycle costs

  • Technology architecture and standards

  • Implementation plans

  • Cost analysis and benefit modeling

  • Analysis of alternatives

  • Impact analysis on net operating costs

  • Security assessment

• Identify and document technical and financial risks

• Validate cost, schedule, and technical information provided by the State and clients

• Document findings and analysis clearly for inclusion in formal reports

• Participate in stakeholder interviews and review meetings

• Maintain objectivity, impartiality, and independence

• Use State-provided collaboration tools for document exchange and communication