Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) Business Analyst

Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) Business Analyst

Are you a tech enthusiast who loves solving complex problems? Do you have a keen eye for detail and excellent analytical skills? Would your friends describe you as a self-starter who takes pride in your work and enjoys collaborating with others? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you at The Greentree Group!

WHO WE ARE The Greentree Group is a dynamic, innovative, and thriving company that specializes in delivering advanced technology solutions to federal, state, and commercial clients. With a team of highly skilled professionals, we provide cutting-edge services and are always pushing the boundaries of what's possible. What sets us apart is our commitment to excellence and our passion for the work we do.

At The Greentree Group, we are driven by a shared sense of purpose and a desire to make a difference in the lives of people around us. Whether it's helping our clients achieve their goals, developing innovative solutions to complex problems, or giving back to the community, we are dedicated to making a positive impact. We also believe in investing in our people and providing them with opportunities for growth, development, and advancement.

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, a culture of continuous learning, and a wide range of benefits and perks that promote work-life balance and personal well-being. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting out in your career, if you're passionate about technology, committed to excellence, and eager to take on new challenges, we want to hear from you!

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY As a potential Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) Business Analyst, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a talented team of professionals in support of a client in Tallahassee, FL. This potential role will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating software development and system modernization activities in a state-wide implementation effort. Join us and be part of our mission to make a difference!

SOME RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Provide superior project support utilizing industry best practices, process improvement knowledge, and Agile project management methodologies.
• Exercise strong written and oral communication skills, can multi-task, and has excellent follow-through skills.
• Provide client facing support during the implementation of new software.
• Assist in completing all contract deliverables, including written project status reports.
• Develop and manage the process of verifying that system and software products operate and comply with requirements and/or design of the customer.
• Collaborate with the project team including State Agency Project Team, Project Manager, the Design Development, Implementation Contractor, and the Project Support Services Contractor.
• Review all software vendor deliverables (e.g. design specifications) for the assigned functional scope area for accuracy, completeness, and correctness; confirming decisions from Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) meetings and previous deliverables are included and correct.
• Identify, analyze, and document software development process breakdowns and develop recommendations for process improvement.
• Review quality control processes and identifying areas needing improvement.
• Monitor project activity related to any SDLC process assigned (e.g. requirements gathering, testing, project management, vendor oversight), providing real-time observations as appropriate, and documenting issues/risks for the project testing approach based on industry standards and best practices.
• Report to and take direction from the Project Manager (PM).
• Participate in business development by identifying new opportunities and assisting with proposal development.
• Candidates must be U.S. Citizens, plus have the ability to obtain a secret clearance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in business analysis, project management, IV&V, quality assurance, or related field.
• Experience and knowledge of IT industry standards and best practices, (i.e., PMBOK, IEEE, Agile, NIST, etc.)
• Risk Management and IT Governance experience.
• Issue identification and mitigation experience.
• Experience with a wide level of enterprise IT implementations.
• Corrections, security, or military experience.
• Strong client presentation skills, ability to answer questions and respond to dynamic client responses.
• Experience scheduling and leading IT meetings and coordinating technology and staff resources.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle methodologies such as Kanban, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preference will be given to those in or around Tallahassee, FL.
• Experience providing consulting services to a state of…