Description & Requirements

Maximus is currently hiring for an IV& V Analyst in the government Health and Human Services space to support our Program Modernization division. This is a remote opportunity, though travel up to 50% of the time will be required for the selected individual. The IV& V Analyst is responsible for supporting the independent assessments of large system modernization project during system design, development, implementation, and operations phases to ensure that systems and project processes meet industry standards and are consistent with project requirements.

At Maximus we offer a wide range of benefits to include:

- Work/Life Balance Support - Flexibility tailored to your needs

- Competitive Compensation - Bonuses based on performance included

- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.

- Future Planning - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.

- Paid Time Off Package - Enjoy paid time off, Holidays, and extended sick leave, along with Short and Long Term Disability coverage.

- Holistic Wellness Support - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

- Recognition Platform - Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.

- Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development.

- Employee Perks and Discounts - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.

- Maximus Wellness Program and Resources - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.

- Professional Development Opportunities - Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with project managers on various initiatives and projects to track progress and provide support as necessary.

- Support leadership in ensuring that the project is delivered to specifications, is on time, and within budget.

- Work closely with management and work groups to create and maintain work plan documents.

- Track the status and due dates of projects.

- Manage relationships with project staff responsible for projects.

- Produce regular weekly and monthly status reports that could include; work plan status, target dates, budget, resource capacity, and other reports as needed.

- Facilitate regular meetings and reviews.

- Adhere to contract requirements and comply with all corporate policies and procedures.

- Reports to the to the IV& V Project Manager.

- Supports the IV& V project team by participating in the activities that provide independent assessments of the system development/implementation/M& O project and its governance which includes:

- Identifying risks and issues.

- Accessing causes of risk and issues.

- Providing actionable recommendations that can be used by the project team to resolve issues and avoid risks

- Supporting data collection and analysis for monthly and quarterly reporting.

- Attending and observing project meetings to collect project information and data, understanding project activities, and gain project insights.

- Interviewing State project and DDI contractor staff to collect project information and data, understand project activities, and gain project insights.

- Supporting the analysis of project information and data collected.

- Supporting the development of required project deliverables.

- Supporting the presentation of results of IV& V assessments to project stakeholders.

- Leading special projects or initiatives as directed.

- Supporting meeting facilitation or conference calls.

- Adhering to contract requirements and compliance with all corporate policies and procedures.

- Tracking the status and due dates of project deliverables and milestones.

- Support leadership in ensuring the project is delivered to specifications, on time, and within budget.

- Work closely with management and work groups to create and maintain work plan documents.

- Manage relationships with project staff responsible for projects.

- Collaborate with project managers on various initiatives and projects to track progress and provide support as necessary.

- Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in related field.

- 7-10 years of relevant professional experience required.

- Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.

- 5 years working on a large-scale systems implementation project with IV& V oversight, or 3 years delivering IV& V or independent quality assurance tasks.

- Experience on at least one previous project involving a government service, benefit eligibility, or delivery program.

- Ability to interface with executive sponsors, IT resources, management teams, and stakeholders on a regular basis to interview and gather information and data to support analysis.

- Strong analytical skills.

- 3-5 years' experience delivering projects using Agile or iterative development methods.

- Excellent verbal and writing skills.

- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms including MS Dynamics and Azure (AWS may substitute this experience).

- Proficiency in Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.

- Must live in the continental US.

Preferred Skills:

- 7 years or more of systems development and/or IV& V related experience

- Experience with working with:

- Comprehensive Child Welfare Information Systems (CCWIS) or Statewide Child Welfare Information Systems (SACWIS);

- Pension systems;

- Unemployment systems; or

- Integrated eligibility systems.

Home Office Requirements:

Remote workers supporting contact center operations must have access to the internet via their internet service provider by purchasing or maintain a service that provides a minimum internet speed download requirement of 25 Mbps for a single user, download of 50 Mbps for shared internet connectivity, and 5 Mbps upload speed required; 10 Mbps preferred.

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Minimum Salary

$

55, 100.00

Maximum Salary

$

135, 000.00