Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) Consultant + Are you a tech enthusiast who loves solving complex problems? + Do you have a keen eye for detail and excellent analytical skills? + Would your friends describe you as a self-starter who takes pride in your work and enjoys collaborating with others? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you at The Greentree Group! WHO WE ARE The Greentree Group is a dynamic, innovative, and thriving company that specializes in delivering advanced technology solutions to federal, state, and commercial clients. With a team of highly skilled professionals, we provide cutting-edge services and are always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. What sets us apart is our commitment to excellence and our passion for the work we do. At The Greentree Group, we are driven by a shared sense of purpose and a desire to make a difference in the lives of people around us. Whether it's helping our clients achieve their goals, developing innovative solutions to complex problems, or giving back to the community, we are dedicated to making a positive impact. We also believe in investing in our people and providing them with opportunities for growth, development, and advancement. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, a culture of continuous learning, and a wide range of benefits and perks that promote work-life balance and personal well-being. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting out in your career, if you're passionate about technology, committed to excellence, and eager to take on new challenges, we want to hear from you! ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY As a potential Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) Consultant, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a talented team of professionals providing Project Oversight. You will join a core team tasked with providing IV&V reports and document reviews for state government IT projects. This role will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating software development and system modernization activities in a state-wide implementation effort. Join us and be part of our mission to make a difference! Travel Expectations: Willingness to travel up to 50% in support of client engagements/projects is required. SOME RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: + Provide project support and oversight of State government software development efforts. + Participate on or lead a team in review and assessment of the methodologies, processes, plans, tasks, work products, and deliverables produced by a system integration vendor or client implementation team and provide recommendations for improving quality and maximizing business value realization + Prepare and deliver reports and presentations related to the project and findings to client leadership. + Support the client management and stakeholders to plan for and address risks and issues as they occur, to ensure that the project remains on schedule and within budget + Support and contribute to written weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc status or assessment reports. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related area. A minimum of eight (8) years of related or similar experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. + Minimum five (5) years of experience in a large and complex software development environment such as software transformations, modernizations, migrations, and integrations. + Deep knowledge of various SDLC methodologies, particularly Agile, and related processes/artifacts Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non- technical audiences + Familiar with identifying and applying Information Technologies industry standards and best practices. + Strong written and verbal communication including tactful communications with difficult messages + Ability to review compliance language and perform gap analysis + Ability to work and meet deadlines independently as well as part of the team. + Candidates must be U.S. Citizens. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Based out of or near Columbus, Ohio + Four (4) or more years of experience providing IV&V, Quality Assurance, or consulting services to State Government clients + Three (3) or more years of experience with data conversion and data cleansing related to software transformations + Three (3) or more years of experience with testing processes, including unit, component, integration, system, and UAT, and tools. + Three (3) or more years of experience providing technical advisory services to state clients and their system integration vendors for design/configuration and implementation of enterprise-wide solutions (e.g., ERP, tax and revenue, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, licensing/permitting, and/or IT service management systems) We believe in fostering a positive, inclusive culture that values diversity, teamwork, and personal growth. With opportunities for advancement and a supportive community of colleagues, The Greentree Group is the perfect place to build your career. Learn more about us at www.greentreegroup.com. Please note that this role may require a National Agency Check (NAC) and/or background check, and relocation assistance is not available at this time. Greentree is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran. Compensation / Salary Range: Greentree adheres to federal, state, and local regulations. This is a Full-Time, Salary, Exempt position. The salary range is what we reasonably expect to pay but is contingent and subject to a variety of factors, including but not limited to years of experience, education, certification(s), training, specialized skills, responsibilities, etc. Bonuses: Greentree has an employee referral bonus, as well as employee bonuses based on employee contributions and Greentree’s yearly performance. Top Benefits Core Benefits 100% paid by Greentree: Employee Medical Premium on the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), 401(k) Match, Job-Related Certifications, and Training Programs Elected Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Voluntary Term Life, 401(k) (Roth and Pretax available) Time Off: PTO, Flexible Schedules, Holidays and Paid Parental Leave: Work-life balance is important – we all enjoy some time off for rest and relaxation! Employees receive a very generous amount of PTO which is granted on start date, plus the ability for quick escalation to the next tier. Flexible/hybrid working schedules and 11 paid holidays, in addition to paid parental leave round out the work-life balance benefits. Paid Training and Development: We encourage and support ongoing employee learning and development, consistent with needs of the company, its clients, and markets. Greentree is committed to paying the cost for job-related certifications and/or training programs. In conjunction with management/employee communication and discussions regarding performance and goals, employees are expected to seek out and pursue development opportunities to meet emerging organizational skill requirements in combination with their own personal growth needs. Greentree also makes job-related tuition reimbursement contributions for those in higher-level education programs.