Senior Technical Strategist

Overview

On Site
$$80/hr on C2C or $70/hr on W2
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 month(s)

Skills

Microsoft Office
Quality Assurance
Risk Management
Stakeholder Communication
IT project management
scope management
budget tracking
Schedule Monitoring
Executive Reporting
Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)
project health assessment
project documentation review
deliverable evaluation
PMBOK framework
public sector project experience
portfolio oversight
compliance auditing
issue tracking
SUITE methodology. Let me know if youd like them grouped

Job Details

Job Title: Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Analyst
Location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid Onsite Wednesdays and Thursdays)
Interview Type: Onsite
Remote Option: Local Michigan candidates only; no remote-only option.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).
  • Experience preparing risk logs and executive reports.
Job Description:
  • Provide IV&V services for selected ITIF-funded and other complex DTMB projects.
  • Assess project health, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and deliverable quality.
  • Review project documentation such as charters, PM plans, schedules, risk registers, and contracts.
  • Develop and maintain:
  • IV&V Service Plans
    • Monthly Health Assessment Reports
    • Deliverable Review Assessments
    • Risk and Issue Logs
    • Executive Briefings and Final Summary Reports
    • Identify and escalate risks or issues requiring executive attention.
    • Ensure adherence to DTMB standards and SUITE methodologies.
    • Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders while maintaining independence of judgment.
Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of IT project management experience, preferably in large, complex initiatives.
  • 5+ years of experience delivering IV&V or equivalent quality assurance services.
  • Bachelor's Degree in IT, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.
  • Experience with public sector or highly regulated environments.
  • Familiarity with project management frameworks (e.g., PMBOK), quality assurance, and risk management.
  • Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong ability to write professional-grade reports and executive briefings.
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