Independent Verification & Validation Director - Maximus Services, LLC

Maximus seeks an Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Director for DDI and M&O projects. The ideal candidate has experience leading DDI and M&O IV&V projects.

Job Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Direct IV&V Consultant services during the specific timeframe (e.g., through solution implementation and Go-Live of the initial project phase, project start-up through completion of a key critical event, etc.)
- Evaluating assigned DDI IT projects to determine application of industry best practices, assess project risks, and identify recommendations to optimize project performance
- Evaluating assigned M&O projects to determine application of industry best practices, assess operations risks, and identify recommendations to optimize M&O delivery
- Verifying products conforms to technical and non-technical requirements
- Make specific actionable recommendations to address any anomalies or findings reported
- Writing IV&V reports and presenting findings to client
- Leads a team, conducting oversight and assessment activities for large-scale software development projects
- Support the client management and stakeholders to plan for and address risks and issues as they occur, to help ensure that the project remains on schedule and within budget
- Develops and Leads M&O Service Delivery reviews using ITIL framework
- Develops and Leads M&O review tools and processes using ITIL and other service delivery framework

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree and 10+ Years
- Minimum of 10-15 years providing IV&V services for state and/or Federal government agency IT projects
- Minimum of 10-15 years providing IV&V services for M&O projects
- At least five (5) years' experience in two or more of the following specializations: a) Business requirements and business flow development and facilitation | b) System / IT infrastructure security | c) Legacy system languages (e.g., COBOL) | d) Current system languages (e.g., JAVA, .NET) | e) System/User test management and execution | f) System architecture design | g) Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) | h) Database design and development
- MITA/IEEE/CMMI IV&V framework is MUST
- At least five (10) years IV&V experience on large, complex software development, systems implementation/integration and M&O projects
- A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification with Project Management Institute® (PMI®) Preferred
- ITIL 4 Managing Professional (ITIL MP) Required
- A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Management Information System a must, computer science preferable

MAXIMUS Introduction

Since 1975, Maximus has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs. Maximus delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. With more than 30,000 employees worldwide, Maximus is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit https://www.maximus.com.

EEO Statement

EEO Statement: Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Posted Max

USD $175,000.00/Yr.

Posted Min

USD $140,000.00/Yr.