Independent Verification and Validation Program Analyst - Level with Security Clearance

Command Post Technologies, Inc; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k matching

ESOP

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible hours

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT) seeks an Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Program Analyst—Level IV to support NSWC Dahlgren's Gun Weapon Systems Division (E30).

The role focuses on leading IV&V activities for complex defense programs and delivering formal findings to government leadership. Requirements include 8+ years in program analysis or IV&V, ability to review complex documentation, and an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading IV&V for defense programs.
• Ability to review and validate system requirements and design documents.
• Proven ability to communicate findings to senior government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead IV&V activities for E30 Gun Weapon Systems program efforts, ensuring integrity.
• Develop and oversee IV&V plans, procedures, and evaluation frameworks for defense programs.
• Review and independently validate requirements, design docs, test plans, and deliverables.
• Prepare IV&V findings and recommendations reports for senior leadership.
• Identify program risks via independent analysis and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

IV&V leadership

Requirements review

DoD/navy knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CPT is seeking an Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Program Analyst — Level IV to support the Gun Weapon Systems Division (E30) at NSWC Dahlgren. This role directly supports U.S. Navy gun weapon system development, evaluation, and sustainment programs in a collaborative, mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead IV&V activities for complex E30 Gun Weapon Systems program efforts, ensuring technical and programmatic integrity.
• Develop and oversee IV&V plans, procedures, and evaluation frameworks for multi-phase defense programs.
• Review and independently validate requirements, design documentation, test plans, and program deliverables.
• Prepare comprehensive IV&V findings and recommendations reports for senior government leadership.
• Identify systemic program risks and issues through independent analysis; coordinate corrective actions with program teams.
• Mentor junior IV&V analysts and ensure consistent application of verification and validation standards.
• Liaise with government CORs and program managers to support IV&V program oversight objectives.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in program analysis, systems engineering, or IV&V roles.
• Proven ability to lead independent assessments of complex defense program documentation and deliverables.
• Experience developing IV&V plans and preparing formal findings for government stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Active Secret clearance required.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience leading IV&V efforts for Navy Gun Weapon Systems or naval surface warfare programs.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition lifecycle phases and associated IV&V checkpoints.
• Experience with formal program review processes at NSWC Dahlgren or equivalent commands.

About us

We are Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT). CPT is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), providing engineering services in the areas of Cyber Security, Software Development, Test & Evaluation, and Strategic Planning. CPT employees appreciate working in a caring environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. As individuals, we come together as a team, supporting a culture rooted in our core principles of integrity, determination, and innovation. In all CPT’s collaboration efforts, our team prioritizes communication, accountability, and resourcefulness in order to maximize efficiency and results.

What’s In It for You

• Great health benefits (for more info, contact us directly)
• Leadership training
• 401k with generous company matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible hours
• Work/Life balance
• Rewards and recognition
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave

Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2008 and headquartered in Suffolk, VA with personnel in various states including Virginia, Maryland, Florida, and Texas. With 2/3 of our staff being former military, CPT firmly believes in employing veterans. Command Post Technologies, Inc. is a unique provider of innovative solutions that enhance our corporate clients’ productivity and empower our government clients with the ability to protect against all enemies: foreign and domestic. CPT adapts its successful military experiential approach to the needs of leaders in a global business environment and provides an elite leadership curriculum that results in a world-class, leadership-altering event. Command Post Technologies Inc. (CPT) is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunities for employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. We abide by the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision and will refrain from discharging or otherwise discriminating against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants. An exception exists where the employee or applicant makes the disclosure based on information obtained while performing his or her essential job functions.