Senior Technical Analyst

Description

Senior Technical Analyst – 

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (ASFR), Division of Information Solutions (DIS)

Job Types: Full-time, Remote (25% Travel Expected)  

- 200 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20201

Caladwich Consulting, LLC is an SBA-certified 8(a), CVE-certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with a single focus- deliver exceptional results! Caladwich mission is to help clients meet their strategic and operational objectives by employing a range of capabilities that are integrated and focused to provide real solutions and deliver results.

Caladwich Consulting is seeking a Senior Technical Analyst to provide Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services and resources with expertise in overall Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) that can rapidly be deployed to prototype new business opportunities. This includes IV&V of the DIS technology systems and processes using techniques such as monitoring, evaluating, reporting on system/software change management activities. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review IV&V reports and findings to ensure technical accuracy and clarity prior to delivery. 

• Conduct independent verification and validation activities across the system development lifecycle

• Support assessment of website-related technical metrics and system usability indicators

• Review system requirements, architecture, design, testing, and release artifacts

• Develop and execute test plans, validation procedures, and acceptance criteria

• Evaluate system architecture, design artifacts, and technical documentation for quality, risk, and compliance. 

• Identify technical risks related to system integration, performance, scalability, security, and operations. 

• Assess compliance with HHS, CPIC, OMB, and federal IT policies

• Identify technical risks and recommend mitigation strategies

• Support Configuration Control Board (CCB) activities and change management processes.

• Review technical aspects of DIS websites and supporting platforms for performance, reliability, and integration impacts

• Review and assess system changes, enhancements, and modernization initiatives; provide written recommendations. 

• Support technical risk management activities, including risk identification, mitigation planning, and reporting. 

• Advise program leadership on emerging technologies, technical best practices, and modernization strategies.

Requirements

Qualifications / Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

• 8+ years of experience supporting federal IT systems, IV&V, or systems engineering efforts

• Prior hands-on experience working with HHS systems or programs (e.g., DIS-supported systems, grants management platforms, or HHS IT modernization initiatives)

• Strong analytical, testing, documentation, and communication skills

• Skill in communicating effectively and maintaining good working relations with diverse groups.

• Self-motivated and does not require detailed management oversight - Organized with strong attention to detail.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Federal Holiday Observation