Junior IV&V Analyst — Remote & Growth in Oversight

Maximus; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Junior IV&V Analyst to support independent assessments of technology programs and operations. The role works with senior consultants to review documentation, analyze performance, identify risks, and develop findings for client reporting.

Ideal candidates come from project coordination, PMO support, business analysis, QA, or consulting backgrounds and are eager to develop governance and oversight expertise in IV&V methods and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0 - 3 years of experience consulting within designated function.
• 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.
• Remote position with an expectation of up to 25% travel based on business and client needs.

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 skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Junior IV&V Analyst to support independent assessments of technology programs and operations. The role works with senior consultants to review documentation, analyze performance, identify risks, and develop findings for client reporting.

Ideal candidates come from project coordination, PMO support, business analysis, QA, or consulting backgrounds and are eager to develop governance and oversight expertise in IV&V methods and best practices.