Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) Technical Specialist

Albers Aerospace is a professional services company currently working for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and commercial clients; competing as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) under several NAICS codes. Our core competencies include systems engineering, program management, logistics, production support, aircraft maintenance, and aviation/aerospace services. We were founded in 2015 and since our establishment, we have been attracting the best talent in our fields of interest enabling us to provide cutting-edge solutions and support to our warfighters. We understand and provide expert consultation on weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs. We know defense and we know aircraft systems.

Job Title:  Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) Technical Specialist         

Department:  Defense

Reports to:  VP, Engineering Solutions

Locations:  Madison, WI

Full/Part Time:  Full time                              

Remote work authorized:  No

FLSA Classification:  Exempt

CBA:  N/A

Effective Date:  1 June 2025

Security Clearance Req:  Eligibility Required

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Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and monitoring technical specification, development, and activities in a state-wide, communications system modernization effort.

 Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide superior engineering technical expertise utilizing industry standards and best practices, communications systems knowledge, and deployment methodologies.
• Exercise strong written and oral communication skills, can multi-task, and has excellent follow-through skills.
• Provide client facing support during the implementation of new software and communications systems.
• Assist in completing all contract deliverables, including written project status reports.
• Develop and manage the process of verifying that system and software products operate and comply with requirements and/or design of the customer.
• Collaborate with the project team including State Agency Project Team, Project Manager, the Design Development, Implementation Contractor, and the Project Support Services Contractor.
• Review all vendor deliverables (e.g. functional and technical design specifications) for the assigned functional scope area for accuracy, completeness, and correctness; confirming decisions from project and technical design and development meetings and previous deliverables are included and correct.
• Identify, analyze, and document system development process breakdowns and develop recommendations for functional, technical, and/or process improvement.
• Review quality control processes and identifying areas needing improvement.
• Monitor project activity related to any functional and/or technical processes assigned (e.g. requirements gathering, testing, project management, vendor oversight), providing real-time observations as appropriate, and documenting issues/risks for the project testing approach based on industry standards and best practices.
• Report to and take direction from the IV&V Project Manager (PM).
• Participate in business development by identifying new opportunities and assisting with proposal development.

 Supervisory Responsibilities:

·    None

Note:  The duties and responsibilities described on this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; and the scope of the job