OBJECTIVES TO BE FULFILLED BY CANDIDATE:
 Define the needed team members
 Develop a Verification and Validation Plan
 Should have, or propose the tools necessary for an team to successfully create & execute the Verification and Validation Plan.
 Perform independent review of deliverables and processes
 Identify areas of risk to systems and schedules; ensure findings are documented clearly so the client can use the information in its decision-making process
 Provides recommendations of risk mitigation or contingency options
 Identify deviations from plans or execution of those plans that may jeopardize theproject(s)
 Can perform all objectives without conflict of interest (or appearance thereof) and remain neutral with observations/decisions involving all impacted parties
 Ensures all proper communications have been identified, documented and are taking place
 Ensures that proper Change Management processes and governance is in place and being followed
 Ensures that project requirements are correct, complete, accurate, and are testable.
 Ensure requirements have been traced through all phases of the SDLC.
 Identifies defects of requirements not being met and/or areas of process improvement; provides recommendations for corrective actions.
 Perform independent testing to ensure that requirements are meeting all project scope and requirements
 Ensures that Configuration Management process is being followed
 Ensures that HIPAA/Security processes are being followed
 Teams with appropriate parties to ensure that CMS Certification will be successful
 Provide reports detailing the work planned, the work currently in progress, and work recently completed.
 Provide flexibility in terms of role, activities, tools methods and documentation and to adapt to the projects’ needs.
 Ensure that all parties are meeting their contract obligations.

REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
 Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) experience
 Medicaid eligibility system/business operations experience.
 Have the ability to create a work plan, assign and lead IV&V team resources with tasks
 Effective oral and written communication skills (English)

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
 Familiar with Medicaid Information Technology Architecture (MITA)
 Familiar with Medicaid Enterprise Certification Toolkit (MECT)
 Commercial insurance and/or health care data experience
 Public sector experience is a plus.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or field. Master’s degree is desirable. Years of experience can substitute for formal education.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
None required. Technical and/or Project management certifications from recognized sources are desirable.