IV&V Lead – Large-Scale Modernization Program

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Lead the comprehensive IV&V engagement, encompassing scope, schedule, risk management, and stakeholder interactions.

• Create and uphold the IV&V Management and Work Plan, detailing the assessment methodology, specific activities, roles and responsibilities, engagement frequency, and resource requirements.

• Supervise and coordinate IV&V tasks across the primary readiness areas: System/Technology, Operations & Production Readiness, and Go-Live Readiness Criteria.

• Organize and facilitate interviews, workshops, system demonstrations, and documentation reviews with both client and vendor teams.

• Evaluate and critique testing strategies, defect management, change and release management, performance/load testing, and infrastructure/network readiness.

• Oversee the assessment of ITIL-aligned processes (incident/problem/change management, DR/BCP, standard operating procedures) and service/support readiness.

• Compile findings into interim status updates, executive dashboards, and periodic readiness assessments that highlight strengths, gaps, risks, and dependencies.

• Take ownership of the creation and delivery of the Final Readiness Assessment Report, which includes a definitive go/no-go recommendation and “Definition of Done” criteria for go-live.

• Ensure the independence and objectivity of IV&V while fostering a collaborative relationship with program stakeholders.

• Mentor and support IV&V Analysts and SMEs, guaranteeing the consistency and quality of assessment artifacts and recommendations.

⛳️ Requirements

• US Citizenship Required.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.

• 10+ years of experience in large-scale technology implementation, with at least 5 years in leading IV&V, QA, or independent assurance initiatives for complex programs.

• Proven experience in managing multi-stakeholder projects, including oversight of schedule, scope, risks, and communications to executive sponsors.

• Strong understanding of SDLC practices (Agile/hybrid), test management, performance and load testing, as well as CI/CD and release management in complex settings.

• Practical experience in assessing production readiness of enterprise platforms (availability, scalability, resilience, DR/BCP, monitoring, and alerting).

• Familiarity with ITIL and service management processes (incident, problem, change, release, configuration).

• Exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to convert technical and operational findings into clear, business-relevant insights and recommendations.

• Experience in preparing and delivering executive-level briefings and dashboards for go-live readiness and risk decisions.

• Desired: experience in public sector or regulated industries; relevant certifications (PMP, PgMP, ITIL, CISA, or similar).

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical.

• Dental.

• 401(k) match.

• Flexible spending.

• Up to 27 days off a year (including your birthday!).

• Remote work opportunities.

• Parental leave.

• Wellness benefits.