IV&V Specialist
Apply NowCompany: MBA Consulting Services, Inc.
Location: Merrifield, VA 22116
Description:
Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) Specialist
Work Location: Merrifield, VA
We are looking for a dedicated Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Specialist to join our team in Merrifield, VA. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects by ensuring the quality, accuracy, and compliance of software and system implementations. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about process improvement, quality assurance, and driving success in software development projects.
As an IV&V Specialist, you'll play a key role in ensuring that software and systems meet the highest standards. You will provide unbiased assessments throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and ensure alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies, recommend improvements, and ensure adherence to established standards.
Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
MBA Consulting Services, Inc. (MBA) is a federal government IT systems integrator committed to delivering solutions that solve mission challenges with agility, experience, and innovation. As a mission-focused integrator, we provide a comprehensive range of information technology, engineering, professional services, and facilities management solutions. We have proven expertise in delivering custom data analytics, digital services, systems engineering, human factor engineering, and infrastructure solutions.
MBA is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, has more than 400 employees, and is in 46 locations nationwide. With proven leadership and a 25-year heritage, our reputation has been forged by acquiring and developing the best talent in a values-driven culture of integrity, respect, and quality solutions.
"MBA CSi is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply."
EOE - Minority/ Female/ Veteran/ Disabled
Work Location: Merrifield, VA
We are looking for a dedicated Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Specialist to join our team in Merrifield, VA. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects by ensuring the quality, accuracy, and compliance of software and system implementations. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about process improvement, quality assurance, and driving success in software development projects.
As an IV&V Specialist, you'll play a key role in ensuring that software and systems meet the highest standards. You will provide unbiased assessments throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and ensure alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies, recommend improvements, and ensure adherence to established standards.
Responsibilities
- Conduct independent assessments of software and systems to ensure they meet performance, quality, and compliance requirements.
- Evaluate SDLC processes and identify risks, inefficiencies, or deviations from standards.
- Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and validation procedures.
- Responsible for observing testing, understanding how testing is conducted, and reporting results.
- Perform gap analyses between requirements, design, and implementation to identify discrepancies.
- Provide detailed reports of findings and actionable recommendations for process improvements.
- Collaborate with development, testing, and stakeholder teams to address identified issues.
- Ensure systems meet applicable regulatory, security, and performance standards.
- Review and maintain project documentation during the software development process to ensure technical accuracy, readability, and completeness. Documents include Software Requirements Specification (SRS), Software Master Test Plan (SMTP), Software Design Document (SDD) and Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) and Software Test Report (STR).
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred) or a related field (ABET accreditation required)
- 5+ years of experience in IV&V, quality assurance, or a related field
- Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid methodologies
- Hands-on experience with test management tools and methodologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Must have knowledge of IEEE standards, IEEE templates, and CMMI
- Proficiency with SDLC tools for planning, test automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., VersionOne, Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Selenium, SonarQube, MicroFocus and ALM and/or Jenkins)
- Experience in Serena Business Manager (SBM) workflow system that integrates process tracking and enforcement of software development, delivery, and operations across an organization
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for creating reports and presenting findings
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
- Ability to travel up to 15% to support field testing and attending Technical Review Meetings (TRMs) and Critical Design Reviews (CDRs)
- Able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic knowledge and/or certification of Cybersecurity standards in networking, operating systems, and security tools
MBA Consulting Services, Inc. (MBA) is a federal government IT systems integrator committed to delivering solutions that solve mission challenges with agility, experience, and innovation. As a mission-focused integrator, we provide a comprehensive range of information technology, engineering, professional services, and facilities management solutions. We have proven expertise in delivering custom data analytics, digital services, systems engineering, human factor engineering, and infrastructure solutions.
MBA is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, has more than 400 employees, and is in 46 locations nationwide. With proven leadership and a 25-year heritage, our reputation has been forged by acquiring and developing the best talent in a values-driven culture of integrity, respect, and quality solutions.
"MBA CSi is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply."
EOE - Minority/ Female/ Veteran/ Disabled