Independent IT Reviewer

The Independent IT Reviewer shall perform and deliver the following as part of the engagement:

Independent Review Scope:

• Conduct an acquisition cost assessment

• Perform a technology architecture and standards review

• Assess the implementation plan

• Complete a cost analysis and model for benefit analysis

• Conduct an analysis of alternatives

• Perform an impact analysis on net operating costs for the agency

• Conduct a security assessment

Review & Assessment Activities

• Identify acquisition and lifecycle costs

• Assess WAN and/or LAN impacts

• Evaluate technical and project risks including security, data classification, subsystem design, system architecture, cost, schedule, and performance

• Assess adequacy of project management, staffing, testing, training, and implementation readiness

• Review proposed technical architecture for alignment with State strategic direction and CIO policies

• Assess system integration, disaster recovery, backup, and recovery strategies

• Evaluate cost and schedule risks and recommend alternative courses of action when applicable

• Validate the proposed solution's ability to meet agency operational needs

Stakeholder Engagement

• Participate in a project kickoff meeting

• Review all relevant contracts, SOWs, project plans, and documentation

• Conduct stakeholder interviews and remote meetings

• Facilitate risk identification and mitigation discussions

• Develop and maintain a project risk register

Reporting & Presentation

• Produce a single, comprehensive Independent Review Report in the required State format

• Submit draft and final reports according to established timelines

• Present findings and recommendations to the project stakeholders

• Incorporate State feedback into the final report and obtain approval

Required Qualifications:

Experience & Expertise:

• Demonstrated experience performing Independent Reviews of information technology projects

• Experience evaluating IT acquisition costs, system architectures, implementation plans, and operational impacts

• Experience conducting risk assessments and security reviews for IT systems

• Experience developing cost-benefit analyses and lifecycle cost models

• Experience assessing enterprise IT solutions and system integrations

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of public-sector IT governance and oversight requirements

• Ability to critically analyze technical, financial, and operational project data

• Ability to document findings clearly and concisely in formal reports

• Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and technical stakeholders