Senior Technical Strategist

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Lansing (MI)

Hybrid

USD 117,096 - 130,872

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A staffing solution firm seeks a Senior Technical Strategist in Lansing, MI for a critical role over up to 13 months in a hybrid work model. The incumbent will provide oversight to ensure project health and compliance for significant government IT initiatives, requiring a proven project management background and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

5+ years of IT project management experience.
Experience with IV&V or quality assurance.
Strong knowledge of project management frameworks.

Responsibilities

Conduct IV&V activities across assigned client projects.
Review key project documentation for compliance.
Evaluate deliverables for quality and completeness.

Skills

Business Analysis

Cybersecurity

Documentation

Project Management

Strategist

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

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Date Posted: 06/04/2025

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 483672

Industry: Government/Staffing

Job Title: Senior Technical Strategist

Job Location: Lansing, MI, USA, 48933

Work Model: Hybrid

Work Model Details: This is hybrid role.

Shift: Position will be hybrid, in office 2 days (Wed/Thu) a week

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 13

Min Hourly Rate($): 85.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 95.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Business Analysis, Cybersecurity, Documentation, Project Management, Strategist

Experience Desired: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. (2 yrs); Certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Certified Quality A (2 yrs)

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education: Master's Degree

Required Certifications/Licenses: Project Management Professional

Job Description

***Only qualified Senior Technical Strategist located in the Lansing, MI, area to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence***

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field (required)

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS:

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)

REQUIRED SKILLS & YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 5 years of IT project management experience, preferably supporting large, complex technology initiatives

Minimum 5 years providing Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) or equivalent quality assurance services

Demonstrated experience supporting high-visibility, politically sensitive projects in a public sector or highly regulated environment

Strong understanding of project management frameworks (e.g., PMI's PMBOK), risk management practices, and quality assurance principles

Excellent analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills

Ability to prepare professional-grade reports and executive briefings

Proven ability to assess project health objectively and recommend actionable solutions

ABOUT THE ROLE/ BACKGROUND:

Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Analyst:

This staff augmentation resource will be embedded within the Investment Management team and will play a critical role in: Providing Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services for selected ITIF-funded projects. Assessing project health, risk management, deliverable quality, and compliance with applicable standards. Identifying risks and opportunities for escalation to the executive leadership. Supporting proactive oversight and risk mitigation efforts at both the project and portfolio levels. While the primary focus will be on ITIF-funded initiatives, the resource may also provide IV&V services to other high-visibility, politically sensitive, or complex non-ITIF projects within the portfolio as capacity and priorities dictate. The role is designed to strengthen client's ability to deliver transformational projects successfully while maintaining public trust, fiscal responsibility, and operational excellence.

POSITION ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct IV&V activities across assigned client projects, ensuring objective, independent assessment of project health, deliverables, and compliance with client standards

Review key project documentation, including charters, project management plans, schedules, risk registers, and contracts

Evaluate deliverables for quality, completeness, and adherence to requirements

Identify risks, issues, and deficiencies early, and recommend mitigation strategies

Monitor project progress against scope, schedule, budget, and quality metrics

Develop and deliver:

IV&V Service Plans for assigned projects
Monthly Project Health Assessment Reports
Independent Deliverable Review Assessments
Risk and Issue Logs with mitigation recommendations
Executive Briefings for Steering Committees and leadership as needed
Final IV&V Summary Reports at project closeout

Collaborate with project managers, agency stakeholders, and executive sponsors while maintaining independence of judgment

Ensure all reports and documentation meet client quality standards and templates

**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
**Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**

Benefits:

For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.

California Pay Equity:

For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.

Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

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