Senior Technical Strategist

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Date Posted: 06/04/2025

Hiring Organization:
Rose International

Position Number: 483672

Industry: Government/Staffing

Job Title:

Senior Technical Strategist

Job Location:

Lansing, MI, USA, 48933

Work Model:
Hybrid

Work Model Details:
This is hybrid role.

Shift: Position will be hybrid, in office 2 days (Wed/Thu) a week

Employment Type:

Temporary

FT/PT:
Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 13

Min Hourly Rate($): 85.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 95.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes:
Business Analysis, Cybersecurity, Documentation, Project Management, Strategist

Experience Desired:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. (2 yrs);
Certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Certified Quality A (2 yrs)

Required Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:

Master's Degree

Required Certifications/Licenses:
Project Management Professional



Job Description


*** Only qualified Senior Technical Strategist located in the Lansing, MI, area to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence**
* Required Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field (required)

PREFERRED

CERTIFICATIONS:

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)

REQUIRED SKILLS & YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 5 years of IT project management experience, preferably supporting large, complex technology initiatives

Minimum 5 years providing Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) or equivalent quality assurance services

Demonstrated experience supporting high-visibility, politically sensitive projects in a public sector or highly regulated environment

Strong understanding of project management frameworks (e.g., PMI's PMBOK), risk management practices, and quality assurance principles

Excellent analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills

Ability to prepare professional-grade reports and executive briefings

Proven ability to assess project health objectively and recommend actionable solutions

ABOUT

THE ROLE / BACKGROUND:

Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Analyst:

This staff augmentation resource will be embedded within the Investment Management team and will play a critical role in:
Providing Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services for selected ITIF-funded projects. Assessing project health, risk management, deliverable quality, and compliance with applicable standards. Identifying risks and opportunities for escalation to the executive leadership. Supporting proactive oversight and risk mitigation efforts at both the project and portfolio levels. While the primary focus will be on ITIF-funded initiatives, the resource may also provide IV&V services to other high-visibility, politically sensitive, or complex non-ITIF projects within the portfolio as capacity and priorities dictate.

The role is designed to strengthen client's ability to deliver transformational projects successfully while maintaining public trust, fiscal responsibility, and operational excellence.

POSITION ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct IV&V activities across assigned client projects, ensuring objective, independent assessment of project health, deliverables, and compliance with client standards

Review key project documentation, including charters, project management plans, schedules, risk registers, and contracts

Evaluate deliverables for quality, completeness, and adherence to requirements

Identify risks, issues, and deficiencies early, and recommend mitigation strategies

Monitor project progress against scope, schedule, budget, and quality metrics

Develop and deliver:

• IV&V Service Plans for assigned projects
• Monthly Project Health Assessment Reports
• Independent Deliverable Review Assessments
• Risk and Issue Logs with mitigation recommendations
• Executive Briefings for Steering Committees and leadership as needed
• Final IV&V Summary Reports at project closeout

• ** Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
• ** Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.*
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