The Greentree Group · 1 month ago
Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) Consultant
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expThe Greentree Group is a dynamic company specializing in delivering advanced technology solutions to federal, state, and commercial clients. As an Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) Consultant, you will provide objective oversight and advisory support on large-scale state government IT modernization projects, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and recommending actionable improvements.
Business DevelopmentConsultingInformation TechnologyService Industry
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Review and assess methodologies, processes, plans, tasks, work products, and deliverables from system integrators and other vendors; provide objective feedback and recommendations to improve quality and maximize business value
Monitor and evaluate project activities (e.g., requirements, design, testing, deployment planning, project management) and provide real-time observations, issue/risk documentation, and independent recommendations
Collaborate with state project staff, system integrators, and additional vendors to ensure alignment across workstreams and identify/resolve gaps
Assess quality assurance and quality control processes, identify deficiencies, and recommend improvements based on industry standards and best practices
Contribute to weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc IV&V assessment reports and executive presentations, delivering clear, actionable insights and early warning of risks
Track the resolution of IV&V findings to ensure accountability and effective risk mitigation
Apply knowledge of program management, tools, and technologies to assess the effectiveness of vendor approaches and project decision-making
Support client leadership in risk planning, issue resolution, and project governance to ensure the project remains on track
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; equivalent experience (minimum 8 years) will be considered in lieu of a degree
At least five (5) years of experience working on large-scale IT projects, with strong preference for state government modernization initiatives (e.g., licensing/permitting, tax/revenue, unemployment insurance, eligibility, ERP)
Experience providing IV&V or quality assurance oversight on state IT projects, with working knowledge of expected activities and decision points across the entire modernization life cycle
Strong knowledge of system development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies (Agile, Hybrid, Waterfall) and experience overseeing large-scale IT modernization projects, including custom development, COTS/ERP implementations, and configurable/low-code platforms
Familiarity with tools and technologies commonly used in state IT projects (e.g., testing tools, project management tools, data migration/ETL, cloud platforms)
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including client executives and vendor project teams
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide constructive feedback and recommendations
U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred
Based out of or near Tallahassee, FL or Austin, TX (fully remote considered; local candidates preferred)
Four (4) or more years of experience providing IV&V, Quality Assurance, or oversight consulting services on State Government IT modernization projects
Three (3) or more years of experience with data conversion, data cleansing, and migration activities in large-scale implementations
Three (3) or more years of experience with testing processes and tools (e.g., unit, integration, system, UAT), including test planning, execution oversight, and results validation
Three (3) or more years providing technical advisory services to state clients and system integrators on the design, configuration, and implementation of enterprise solutions (e.g., ERP, tax and revenue, licensing/permitting, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, eligibility, or IT service management systems)
Experience overseeing COTS/ERP/low-code platform implementations (e.g., Appian, Salesforce, RSI Government Premier, Oracle, SAP) and evaluating vendor fit-gap, customization, and integration decisions
Familiarity with multi-vendor program environments, with the ability to identify dependencies, risks, and coordination points across vendors
Benefits
Employee Medical Premium on the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
Short-Term Disability (STD)
Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
401(k) Match
Job-Related Certifications
Training Programs
Medical
Dental
Vision
HSA
FSA
Voluntary Term Life
401(k) (Roth and Pretax available)
PTO
Flexible Schedules
Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Company
The Greentree Group
The Greentree Group is a strategic and technology consulting company that provides IT, financial, and program management solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Amanda Greenwood
Chief Financial Officer
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