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Description

Independent Verification & Validation Analyst 

KAI Partners is searching for an Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Analyst who will support public-sector IT engagements. This role will independently assess project governance, planning, requirements, testing evidence, risk management, configuration management, and change control to provide an objective view of project health and delivery risk. The analyst will translate complex project evidence into clear findings and practical recommendations, evaluate the effectiveness of corrective actions, and maintain independence from the implementation vendor or system integrator.   

Responsibilities   

• Review client project documents and evidence against applicable IV&V criteria, including schedules, requirements traceability matrices, test plans and results, defect logs, and risk and issue logs. 
• Independently assess user acceptance testing (UAT), functional testing, and quality assurance (QA) plans, processes, and results to identify gaps and recommend improvements. 
• Document evidence-based findings, maintain the findings log, and track the disposition and status of recommendations. 
• Draft assessment reports, meeting summaries, and supporting analyses for review by project leadership. 
• Plan and coordinate information requests, stakeholder interviews, evidence collection, and review schedules with the client and other project participants. 
• Analyze project information, identify patterns and gaps, and communicate conclusions through clear technical writing and client-ready discussions. 
• Maintain professional independence from the vendor or system integrator; this role does not manage implementation activities or execute system testing on the project's behalf. 
• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT), functional testing, and quality assurance (QA) to validate solution integrity and identify issues. 
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support team and project success. 

Skills and Qualifications 

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to produce concise, well-supported technical writing. 
• Ability to review requirements traceability matrices, test plans and results, defect logs, and risk and issue logs. 
• Ability to conduct stakeholder interviews and coordinate evidence and information requests. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and SharePoint. 
• Ability to satisfy project independence requirements, including no current or prior role with the project’s vendor or system integrator that would create an actual or perceived conflict of interest.  

Work/Education Experience 

Required Qualifications 

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. 
• At least four years of experience in independent verification and validation, quality assurance, or project oversight on public-sector IT projects. 
• Working knowledge of IEEE 1012-2024 and its application to IV&V activities. 
• Working knowledge of California project oversight requirements, including State Administrative Manual section 4940.3 and Statewide Information Management Manual sections 45 and 45A. 
• Hands-on experience reviewing project requirements, testing documentation, defects, risks, and issues. 
• Experience conducting stakeholder interviews and coordinating evidence or information requests.  

   Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience with California health and human services programs, Medi-Cal, or Medicaid systems. 
• PMP, CSM, CBAP, or ISTQB certification. 
• Familiarity with federal Medicaid funding and certification requirements, including CMS Streamlined Modular Certification, the Conditions for Enhanced Funding, 42 CFR 433.112, and 45 CFR 95.626. 
• Experience with provider enrollment systems such as PAVE or CA-MMIS. 
• Experience providing oversight for projects using Agile methods, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software, or software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions. 
• Familiarity with HIPAA requirements and NIST security controls. 
• Familiarity with the California Department of Technology project approval process. 
• Experience using Jira or Azure DevOps. 

Compensation Range: $31.64 - $40.60/hr 

The salary range for this role may vary depending on the specific geographic location where this position is ultimately filled. Several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, and certifications, pay equity, and organizational needs, are considered when determining the posted salary range. In addition, eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.  

Must be able to provide proof of education for all mandatory qualifications; all references will be verified.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.  

KAI Partners 

KAI Partners, Inc. is a Northern California-based small business that offers world-class management consulting and technology services to public and private sector clients on a variety of large-scale projects. The KAI Partners team has over 100 years of combined executive-level experience in information system design, development, implementation, and testing. Our clients benefit from our proven program management, project management, and oversight, program portfolio management, Agile services, organizational change management, training, enterprise architecture, managed IT service, and IT security support. 

http://www.kaipartners.com/