IV & V Business Analyst

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We are currently seeking a IV & V Business Analyst to join our team in Portland, Oregon (US-OR), United States (US).

Overview of job :

The Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) Business Analyst (BA) will work as part of a team providing IV&V services for state IT projects.

The IV&V BA will actively participate in the delivery of IV&V tasks / activities and associated deliverables.

The IV&V BA, as part of a team, will perform business and technical analyses of the vendor’s solution to ensure that the solution meets client expectations, review and conduct formal assessments of vendor deliverables and test results.

In addition, the IV&V BA will collaborate with other members of the team to generate project milestones and / or reports which are mandated.

Job Responsibilities Include :

The IV&V BA will actively participate in the delivery of tasks / activities and associated deliverables, providing support for the team while developing the skills necessary to advance along the business and IT consulting career path.

In collaboration with other NTT DATA Government Consulting and Advisory (GCA) consultants, the selected candidate will work as part of the project team to support the development of IV&V deliverables and work products to help the client achieve organizational goals.

Other responsibilities of this position include :

• Assess whether user involvement and buy-in is sufficient for successful adoption of the system or component
• Review and assess all project documents and plans for quality, completeness, compliance, and effectiveness
• Review major deliverables and work products from vendors
• Evaluate feasibility of project schedule
• Assess and make recommendations on the management and technical aspects of project implementations
• Assist in the business and technical assessments of DDI Contractor deliverables such as Project Management Plan and Schedule, Requirements Validation documents, Detailed System Design documents, Data Conversion Plans, Testing Plans and associated results, User Documentation, Training Plans, Implementation Strategies, Implementation and Rollout Plans, and Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Plans
• Assess whether the State and DDI Contractor share a common understanding of the project scope, goals / outcomes / requirements, deliverables, and milestones
• Verify and assess vendor compliance with project level requirements.
• Make recommendations for improvement of processes based on observations, industry standards, and best practices
• Assist project manager in producing progress and status reports
• Assist project manager in production of project reports for senior NTT DATA Services GCA management
• Provide oversight and support for all phases of the project
• Identify and report project issues and risks
• Attend project and status meetings
• Interface with client, vendors, and business users
• Research and provide recommendations to the client on critical business decisions
• Collaborate with other team members to provide subject matter expertise and assistance as applicable
• Ensure that all project identified processes and methodologies are executed and followed as applicable
• Perform periodic assessment activities with focus on requirements traceability and testing
• Assess and validate testing methods employed by vendors and the client’s project teams
• Assess the coverage and integrity of testing

Required Qualifications :

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in Business Analyst role / capacity providing services on a large scale, modular business and technology modernization project
• Minimum 4 years’ experience with Government agencies and programs
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with Independent Verification and Validation services
• Undergraduate degree or 4 years equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Additional agile training, experience, or qualifications

Preferred Skills :

• PMP certification
• IV&V report writing experience
• High level of attention to detail / quality
• 10+ years experience with state IT projects
• Experience with Federal systems certification
• SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) experience
• Knowledge of industry standards, PMI, CMMI, NIST, and IEEE
• Ability to apply industry best practices and future state / federal mandates to existing systems

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $111,000 to $145,000.

This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and / or company performance.

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas.

As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers.

We are committed to our clients’ long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.