Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) Business Analyst

About Us

The Greentree Group is a dynamic, innovative company specializing in delivering advanced technology solutions to federal, state, and commercial clients. We are committed to excellence and passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Our team of highly skilled professionals is driven by a shared sense of purpose and a desire to make a positive impact—whether through client success, innovative solutions, or community engagement.

We invest in our people, offering opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a supportive work environment. With a culture of continuous learning and a range of benefits promoting work-life balance and personal well-being, we’re dedicated to helping our team thrive.

About the Role

As an Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) Business Analyst, you will work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a talented team in support of a client in Tallahassee, FL. This role involves monitoring and evaluating software development and system modernization activities for a state-wide implementation effort.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior project support using industry best practices, process improvement knowledge, and Agile project management methodologies.
• Exercise strong written and oral communication skills, multitask effectively, and demonstrate excellent follow-through.
• Provide client-facing support during the implementation of new software.
• Assist in completing all contract deliverables, including written project status reports.
• Develop and manage the process of verifying that system and software products comply with customer requirements and design.
• Collaborate with the project team, including the State Agency Project Team, Project Manager, Design Development and Implementation Contractor, and Project Support Services Contractor.
• Review software vendor deliverables (e.g., design specifications) for accuracy, completeness, and correctness, ensuring decisions from Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) meetings are included.
• Identify, analyze, and document software development process breakdowns and develop recommendations for process improvement.
• Review quality control processes and identify areas needing improvement.
• Monitor project activity related to SDLC processes (e.g., requirements gathering, testing, project management, vendor oversight), provide real-time observations, and document issues/risks for the project testing approach based on industry standards.
• Report to and take direction from the Project Manager (PM).
• Participate in business development by identifying new opportunities and assisting with proposal development.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in business analysis, project management, IV&V, quality assurance, or a related field.
• Experience and knowledge of IT industry standards and best practices (e.g., PMBOK, IEEE, Agile, NIST).
• Risk Management and IT Governance experience.
• Issue identification and mitigation experience.
• Experience with enterprise IT implementations, particularly in corrections, security, or military contexts.
• Strong client presentation skills and the ability to respond to dynamic client feedback.
• Experience scheduling and leading IT meetings and coordinating technology and staff resources.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle methodologies (e.g., Kanban, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Residency in or near Tallahassee, FL.
• Experience providing consulting services to a state of Florida government client or agency.
• Experience with enterprise transformation or modernization.
• Understanding of Project Management Institute (PMI) principles and methodologies.

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: Generous PTO granted on start date with quick escalation to higher tiers, flexible/hybrid schedules, 11 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Paid Training and Development: Greentree covers costs for job-related certifications and training programs. Tuition reimbursement is also available for higher-level education.

Pay

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. Greentree adheres to federal, state, and local regulations regarding compensation. Bonuses include an employee referral bonus and performance-based bonuses tied to individual contributions and company performance.

Schedule

Full-time role with flexible/hybrid working schedules available.

Location: Candidates must be residents of and authorized to work in one of the following states: AZ, CO, DC, FL, GA, KY, MD, MI, NC, OH, OR, PA, SD, TX, or VA.