Senior IV&V Lead — Federal IT Assessments

Testpros; Sterling (VA); Remote; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

TestPros seeks Senior Independent Verification and Validation Specialists to support federal programs with IV&V expertise. Responsibilities include evaluating software processes, ensuring traceability, and producing clear, well-documented findings for government review.

The role emphasizes strong communication, rigorous adherence to IEEE 1012 IL4, CMMI, and PMBOK standards, and collaboration with clients and teams across the lifecycle; remote opportunities may exist for qualified consultants.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience performing Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) with state or federal clients, or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience with IEEE 1012 IL4 assessments.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with IV&V requirements and with industry standards for IEEE 1012, CMMI and PMBOK.
• Superb oral and written communication skills, organizational, interpersonal, and analytic capabilities.
• Team player who effectively works well with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Technical writing samples will be required.

Responsibilities

• Gather, interpret, and apply industry and Government practices to support IV&V reviews.
• Conduct reviews focusing on software development processes and release-readiness evidence.
• Assess software artifact quality and traceability across lifecycle artifacts.
• Ensure correct interpretation and application of program policies, processes, and procedures.
• Develop technical IV&V documentation detailing findings and closure actions.
• Communicate clearly in written and verbal form with stakeholders.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Team player

Analytic capabilities

Technical writing

Tools

IEEE 1012 IL4 assessments

PMBOK

CMMI

Job description

TestPros seeks Senior Independent Verification and Validation Specialists to support federal programs with IV&V expertise. Responsibilities include evaluating software processes, ensuring traceability, and producing clear, well-documented findings for government review.

The role emphasizes strong communication, rigorous adherence to IEEE 1012 IL4, CMMI, and PMBOK standards, and collaboration with clients and teams across the lifecycle; remote opportunities may exist for qualified consultants.