Senior Consultant – State Government IT IV&V

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

📋 Description

• Lead and provide support for BerryDunn projects that cater to state government clients.

• Conduct readiness assessments, project health evaluations, quality assurance, and related services.

• Offer subject matter expertise in project management, technical system areas, organizational change management, state government operational processes, and enterprise software solutions.

• Communicate project status, risks, and issues in both written and verbal formats to various audiences, including client executive leadership.

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients.

• Facilitate meetings and interviews with stakeholders from the client side.

• Assist in developing staff and fostering a positive, enjoyable, and innovative culture within the F&A team.

• Engage in or lead training as well as learning and development initiatives.

• Create responses to Requests for Proposals to aid in team expansion.

• Report to the Project Oversight and Quality Assurance Practice Lead within the State Government Practice Group.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficiency in state government system implementations, especially in areas like licensing, accounting/finance, budgeting, grants, ERP, tax revenue, liquor/cannabis, HR/payroll, transportation management, pension, or related systems.

• Extensive knowledge of technical domains in software system implementations, covering data migration, system integration/interfaces, cybersecurity, software development lifecycle, requirements management and system testing, system architecture, operations, and system maintenance.

• Experience with Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), project management, IT systems planning and procurement, business process improvement/analysis, independent testing, quality assurance, or similar projects.

• Familiarity with project management documentation and best practices.

• PMP certification is advantageous.

• Strong customer-centric approach.

• Exceptional written communication skills, including the ability to document complex issues clearly and logically.

• Outstanding verbal and presentation skills.

• Capacity to manage multiple assignments while achieving high-quality results within set timeframes.

• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff and diverse stakeholders.

• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Willingness to travel for client engagements, which may reach up to 50%, although most engagements typically require 0–10% travel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus based on both company and personal performance.

• Benefits that promote physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being.

• Reasonable accommodations provided for the application, interview, and job functions.

• Support for learning, development, and well-being.

• A diverse and inclusive workplace culture.