This is a contract with a great organization. As a contractor for Smith Johnson, you are eligible for medical, dental, life, disability. Smith Johnson pays for 70% of your medical and dental and 100% of life and disability. The contract is also eligible for PTO/holiday accrued monthly. You are also eligible for a 3% retirement matching plan. Smith Johnson believes in taking care of our contractors.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This staff augmentation resource will be embedded within the SUITE 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 EPMO and DTMB 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 DTMB portfolio as capacity and priorities dictate.

The role is designed to strengthen DTMB’s ability to deliver transformational projects successfully while maintaining public trust, fiscal responsibility, and operational excellence.

POSITION DUTIES:

• Conduct IV&V activities across assigned DTMB projects, ensuring objective, independent assessment of project health, deliverables, and compliance with DTMB 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 DTMB’s quality standards and templates

REQUIREMENTS:

• 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

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATES:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field (required)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred)
• Additional certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) are a plus