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Position Description: Please ensure you attach the Cover Sheet (attached), valid Right to Represent with hybrid work schedule acknowledged and confirmed by candidate, and the candidate's resume with full legal first name, and last name ONLY. (Refer to Bid Submission Requirements). We request that resumes are kept to 4-5 pages, and your candidate may be rejected if this criteria is not met. Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced. If you would like to use a sub vendor, only 1 level deep, please use Formstack link: https://knowledgeservices.formstack.com/forms/msp_michigan_subvendor_usage_request_form The State of Michigan is looking for: Senior Technical Strategist Max Bill Rate: -/hour This is a repost of posting #143291. DO NOT SUBMIT CANDIDATES THAT WERE SUBMITTED TO THE PREVIOUS POSTING. Please read the below paragraphs to help better understand what the hiring manager is looking for in this role. These paragraphs are also included at the top of the job description. The State of Michigan’s SUITE Investment Management Team is seeking a seasoned professional with direct experience establishing Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services in a complex, enterprise-level environment. This role is not intended for individuals who have performed validation and verification as a secondary responsibility within project management. Instead, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership in the end-to-end development of IV&V functions – from initial design and implementation to operationalization and continuous improvement – preferably within a large public-sector or similarly scaled organizational context. As the SUITE team advances its approach to IT investment governance and oversight, strengthening IV&V capabilities is a strategic priority. This position will play a key role in shaping the structure, scalability, and integration of IV&V practices across the project portfolio. A combination of strategic vision, operational insight, and stakeholder engagement experience is essential to successfully institutionalize IV&V as a sustainable, value-driven function within the State’s project delivery ecosystem. Top Skills & Years of Experience: - 5+ years of IT project management experience, preferably supporting large, complex technology initiatives. - 5+ years providing Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) or equivalent quality assurance services. - Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field required. Preferred Skills: - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. - Certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA). Will close submissions on: 7/16 at 10:00 am EST. Please see the attached Pre-Screening Questions and have your candidate complete these. Make sure to remember to attach the answers to your bid when responding to this posting! Interview Process: Candidates submitted must be willing to come onsite (Lansing, MI) for interviews. A screenshot photo of candidate will be required for any interviews as well as a vendor present at beginning of any MS Teams interview to validate candidate. Duration: 1 year with possible extension. Remote or On-site: Accepting local candidates within 2 hours of Lansing ONLY. Position will be hybrid, in office 2 days (Wed/Thu) a week upon start and there is NO REMOTE ONLY option. Full Job Description Attached