IT Strategist - IV&V and Project Management

Interpro has been in the IT consulting business since 1993 and our employees work on a range of projects across the country. We have a role where you will provide Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services for selected projects:

• Assessing project health, risk management, deliverable quality, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Identifying risks and opportunities for escalation to executive leadership.
• Supporting proactive oversight and risk mitigation efforts at both the project and portfolio levels.

• 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 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.