IV&V Lead – Large-Scale Modernization Program

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⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

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xScion Solutions

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51 - 200 employees

xScion Solutions (xScion) is a technology consulting firm that helps organizations in highly regulated industries Turn Change Into Value® through Business Agility, Cloud Transformation and Change Management expertise. As a certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with more than 20 years of experience supporting Regulatory Technology (RegTech), xScion provides both domain experts and tailored solutions to help organizations navigate complex compliance and technology requirements efficiently in Financial Services, Healthcare, Nonprofits and Public Sector industries.

📋 Description

• Lead the end-to-end IV&V engagement, including scope, schedule, risks, and stakeholder management • Develop and maintain the IV&V Management and Work Plan, including assessment methodology, detailed activities, roles and responsibilities, engagement cadence, and resource needs • Oversee and coordinate IV&V activities across the main readiness areas: System/Technology, Operations & Production Readiness, and Go-Live Readiness Criteria • Plan and facilitate interviews, workshops, system demonstrations, and documentation reviews with client and vendor teams • Review and challenge testing strategy, defect management, change and release management, performance/load testing, and infrastructure/network readiness • Direct the evaluation of ITIL-aligned processes (incident/problem/change management, DR/BCP, standard operating procedures) and service/support readiness • Synthesize findings into interim status updates, executive dashboards, and periodic readiness assessments highlighting strengths, gaps, risks, and dependencies • Own creation and delivery of the Final Readiness Assessment Report, including a clear go/no-go recommendation and “Definition of Done” criteria for go-live • Ensure IV&V independence and objectivity while maintaining a collaborative relationship with program stakeholders • Mentor and guide IV&V Analysts and SMEs, ensuring consistency and quality of assessment artifacts and recommendations.

🎯 Requirements

• US Citizenship Required • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience • 10+ years of experience in large-scale technology implementation, with at least 5 years leading IV&V, QA, or independent assurance efforts for complex programs • Demonstrated experience managing multi-stakeholder projects, including schedule, scope, risks, and communications to executive sponsors • Strong understanding of SDLC practices (Agile/hybrid), test management, performance and load testing, and CI/CD and release management in complex environments • Hands-on experience assessing production readiness of enterprise platforms (availability, scalability, resilience, DR/BCP, monitoring and alerting) • Working knowledge of ITIL and service management processes (incident, problem, change, release, configuration) • Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to translate technical and operational findings into clear, business-relevant insights and recommendations • Experience preparing and delivering executive-level briefings and dashboards for go-live readiness and risk decisions • Desired: experience with public sector or regulated industries; relevant certifications (PMP, PgMP, ITIL, CISA, or similar).

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical • Dental • 401(k) match • Flexible spending • Up to 27 days off a year (including your birthday!) • Remote work opportunities • Parental leave • Wellness benefits