Jr. IV&V Analyst

Maximus; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Junior IV&V Analyst to support independent assessments of technology programs, projects, and initiatives under senior consultants. You will review project documentation, analyze performance, identify risks, and contribute to client reporting.

This remote role offers collaboration with PMO, business analysis, and QA teams, with up to 25% travel. A bachelor’s degree and 0–3 years of experience are typical requirements, along with strong communication and analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 0 - 3 years of experience consulting within designated function required.
• 1 to 4 years of experience in project coordination, business analysis, PMO support, consulting, quality assurance, audit, compliance, or technology project environments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in ensuring that the project is delivered to specifications, on time and within budget.
• Work closely with management and work groups to maintain work plan documents.
• Facilitate meetings or conducts interviews with customers (internal and external), clients, teammates as needed based on project assignments.
• Gather necessary information to provide analysis, and prepares reports documenting findings of such analysis.
• Participate in client meetings; develop trust, credibility, and strong client relationships; and seek opportunities to add value above and beyond competitors.
• Achieve and/or exceed client satisfaction metrics that will increase satisfaction annually.
• Manage the activities of projects in accordance with Maximus established polices and procedures.
• Adhere and comply to contract requirements.
• Attend Division and Corporate meetings as requested and required.
• Support IV&V assessments for technology implementation, modernization, and transformation programs.
• Review project documentation, plans, schedules, reports, requirements, and other project artifacts to evaluate project performance and compliance with established processes.
• Collect, organize, and analyze project information from stakeholders, meetings, project repositories, and performance data.
• Identify risks, issues, process gaps, and areas for improvement through independent analysis and evidence review.
• Prepare findings, reports, presentations, meeting summaries, and supporting assessment documentation.
• Participate in stakeholder interviews, project meetings, workshops, and review activities.
• Collaborate with project managers, subject matter experts, and client stakeholders to support assessment and reporting activities.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of IV&V methods, templates, and best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

***Please note that this position is contingent upon bid award***

The Junior IV&V Analyst supports independent assessments of technology programs, projects, and operational initiatives. Working under senior consultants and project managers, this role reviews project documentation, analyzes program performance, identifies risks and issues, develops assessment findings, and contributes to client reporting.

This position is ideal for professionals with backgrounds in project coordination, PMO support, business analysis, quality assurance, consulting, or technology project delivery who are interested in developing expertise in program oversight, governance, and independent assessment services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the team in ensuring that the project is delivered to specifications, on time and within budget.
• Work closely with management and work groups to maintain work plan documents.
• Facilitate meetings or conducts interviews with customers (internal and external), clients, teammates as needed based on project assignments.
• Gather necessary information to provide analysis, and prepares reports documenting findings of such analysis.
• Participate in client meetings; develop trust, credibility, and strong client relationships; and seek opportunities to add value above and beyond competitors.
• Achieve and/or exceed client satisfaction metrics that will increase satisfaction annually.
• Manage the activities of projects in accordance with Maximus established polices and procedures.
• Adhere and comply to contract requirements.
• Attend Division and Corporate meetings as requested and required.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support IV&V assessments for technology implementation, modernization, and transformation programs.
• Review project documentation, plans, schedules, reports, requirements, and other project artifacts to evaluate project performance and compliance with established processes.
• Collect, organize, and analyze project information from stakeholders, meetings, project repositories, and performance data.
• Identify risks, issues, process gaps, and areas for improvement through independent analysis and evidence review.
• Prepare findings, reports, presentations, meeting summaries, and supporting assessment documentation.
• Participate in stakeholder interviews, project meetings, workshops, and review activities.
• Collaborate with project managers, subject matter experts, and client stakeholders to support assessment and reporting activities.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of IV&V methods, templates, and best practices.

Additional Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 0 - 3 years of experience consulting within designated function required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 1 to 4 years of experience in project coordination, business analysis, PMO support, consulting, quality assurance, audit, compliance, or technology project environments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

This is a remote position with an expectation of up to 25% travel based on business and client needs. Candidates must be able to accommodate occasional travel as required.

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program‑specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at [e-mail].