Independent IV&V Analyst: Pension System Validation

Project Management Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

District of Columbia Retirement Board seeks an IV&V Analyst to provide independent validation and verification for the Benefits Administration Pension System (BAPS) project. Reports to the Director of Internal Audit and ensures complete, accurate census data, proper testing, and cost-effective deployment across all phases.

Delivers unbiased reports and supports governance, risk reduction, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to function independently with professional objectivity; effectively assess risks; and resolve problems.
• Knowledge of/familiarity with federal and state IT standards, including NIST frameworks, SDLC methodologies, Agile approaches, and government procurement requirements.
• Strong analytical skills, knowledge of government regulations and compliance frameworks, and ability to interpret regulatory and policy requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders, including briefing senior officials and oversight entities.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent assessments of project documentation, system requirements, technical designs, testing strategies, completeness & accuracy of all census data, and project deliverables.
• Evaluate adherence to and compliance with statutory requirements, federal and state regulations, agency policies, and industry standards.
• Review and monitor vendor’s project management deliverables, including Master Project Plan, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Resource Allocation and Staffing Plan, Communication Plan, etc.
• Serve as a standing member of the project governance structure, such as the Steering Committee, with authority to monitor, escalate, and recommend corrective actions.
• Assess system architecture, data management processes, access controls, cybersecurity practices, and internal controls for compliance and alignment with government frameworks.
• Monitor and evaluate data and system testing activities for adequacy, traceability, and compliance with requirements of the agency quality assurance standards.
• Validate that all agreed upon business needs, stakeholder requirements, and statutory obligations are fully addressed in final system solutions.
• Review project governance, change management, configuration management, and vendor performance for effectiveness and compliance.
• Participate in go-live readiness assessments with DCRB leadership and vendor representatives.

Skills

Independence

Objectivity

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems, engineering, public administration, or related field

Master's preferred

PMP, CISA, CGFM, PMI-ACP, CBAP preferable

Tools

NIST frameworks

SDLC methodologies

Agile approaches

SAST

DAST

IAST

Job description

District of Columbia Retirement Board seeks an IV&V Analyst to provide independent validation and verification for the Benefits Administration Pension System (BAPS) project. Reports to the Director of Internal Audit and ensures complete, accurate census data, proper testing, and cost-effective deployment across all phases.

Delivers unbiased reports and supports governance, risk reduction, and regulatory compliance.