IV&V Lead - Large-Scale Modernization Program

xScion • McLean, VA

1d • Remote

About The Position

As an employee, you Turn Change Into Value® - for our clients, for our company, for your professional growth, and for the consumers. We hire the best and brightest, who are driven to create lasting value. At xScion, you aren't just another team member, you're impactful. You're empowered. You're driven. You're an xScioneer.

xScion is seeking an IV&V Lead to work on an xScion project team with one of our clients. The IV&V Lead is responsible for planning and leading an Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) engagement for a large‑scale modernization program. This role blends IV&V leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement to independently assess system, operational, and organizational readiness for go‑live and to provide clear, actionable recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

• US Citizenship Required
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in large‑scale technology implementation, with at least 5 years leading IV&V, QA, or independent assurance efforts for complex programs
• Demonstrated experience managing multi‑stakeholder projects, including schedule, scope, risks, and communications to executive sponsors
• Strong understanding of SDLC practices (Agile/hybrid), test management, performance and load testing, and CI/CD and release management in complex environments
• Hands‑on experience assessing production readiness of enterprise platforms (availability, scalability, resilience, DR/BCP, monitoring and alerting)
• Working knowledge of ITIL and service management processes (incident, problem, change, release, configuration)
• Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to translate technical and operational findings into clear, business‑relevant insights and recommendations
• Experience preparing and delivering executive‑level briefings and dashboards for go‑live readiness and risk decisions

Nice To Haves

• experience with public sector or regulated industries
• relevant certifications (PMP, PgMP, ITIL, CISA, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end IV&V engagement, including scope, schedule, risks, and stakeholder management
• Develop and maintain the IV&V Management and Work Plan, including assessment methodology, detailed activities, roles and responsibilities, engagement cadence, and resource needs
• Oversee and coordinate IV&V activities across the main readiness areas: System/Technology, Operations & Production Readiness, and Go‑Live Readiness Criteria
• Plan and facilitate interviews, workshops, system demonstrations, and documentation reviews with client and vendor teams
• Review and challenge testing strategy, defect management, change and release management, performance/load testing, and infrastructure/network readiness
• Direct the evaluation of ITIL‑aligned processes (incident/problem/change management, DR/BCP, standard operating procedures) and service/support readiness
• Synthesize findings into interim status updates, executive dashboards, and periodic readiness assessments highlighting strengths, gaps, risks, and dependencies
• Own creation and delivery of the Final Readiness Assessment Report, including a clear go/no‑go recommendation and “Definition of Done” criteria for go‑live
• Ensure IV&V independence and objectivity while maintaining a collaborative relationship with program stakeholders
• Mentor and guide IV&V Analysts and SMEs, ensuring consistency and quality of assessment artifacts and recommendations.

Benefits

• We have an amazing culture– We were named Best Places to Work in Virginia 7 times, including 2025.
• We are poised for rapid growth– We are on the cutting edge of digital transformation in Financial Services, Healthcare, Nonprofit and Public Sector and continuously welcome new clients to the xScion family.
• We believe in your continuous development– We invest in our teams’ development, including our Communities of Practice, technology partnerships, sandbox and paying for certifications and trainings to improve their skills because we are committed to collectively being the best at what we do.
• We want you to make an impact in whatever you do– Our people are given the opportunity to provide impactful change to our clients and team.
• We believe in equality - As a woman-owned organization, we believe in an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s uniqueness makes us stronger.
• Great Benefits: Medical, dental, 401(k) match, flexible spending and more, but we also have unique perks such as up to 27 days off a year (including your birthday!), remote work opportunities, parental leave, wellness benefits and many other things that inspire balance and flexibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level