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i3Tech Data Solutions is a small IT and project management consulting firm looking for a motivated and experienced IT Project Manager to perform project management oversight work for State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS). i3Tech is a decentralized organization contributing to very low overhead, allowing i3Tech to pass savings onto employees and independent contract partners.
Notes:
• We are seeking an Independent contractor or full-time employee for contract work
• Hire is contingent upon a State criminal background check
Resume Submissions:
Provide the number of years and supporting details for each of the Minimum Qualifications below:
1. Experience conducting information technology IV&V project reviews of the scope and complexity consistent with one necessary for a Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS) project
2. Experience working with the policies and procedures of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
3. Experience with Advance Planning Document (APD) production and reporting
4. Experience with and knowledge of project management principles, risk management and mitigation, and the system development life cycle
5. Experience with reviewing and making recommendations based on best business practices on the management and technical aspects of a project
6. Experience with developing performance metrics which allow tracking of project completion against milestones
7. Experience with applying basic auditing tools and techniques such as flowcharting, metrics and observation techniques
Provide the number of years and supporting details for each of the Desired Qualifications below:
1. Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
2. Certification such as Certified Quality Assurance Analyst (CSQA)
Job Description:
UNITY is the Nevada-specific acronym for the federally mandated Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS). Child Welfare agencies nationwide are required to submit adoption and foster care information electronically to the Administration for Children and Families as per Public Law 103-66 (Omnibus Reconciliation Act). The UNITY application became fully operational statewide in September, 2003. It has significantly enhanced the quality and availability of information regarding the children and families served in Nevada. Child Protective Services intake and case management has been fully automated to ensure timely and accurate communications between State and county entities.
During the Child and Family Services Review, conducted by the federal government in February of 2004, the information system (UNITY) was found to be in substantial conformity. However, due to the inability of the State to complete the remaining SACWIS requirements or to develop and implement action plans to adequately address all of the items in the ACF conditional approval, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is requiring the State of Nevada to acquire Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services.
We are seeking a Project Manager to provide Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services in the following areas:
• Project Management
Review internal policies and procedures;
Identify performance metrics;
Review quality control procedures to include verifying and validating project design versus implementation; and
Review project budget processes.
• Technical Processes
Review project system development life cycle methodology;
Provide verification that best technical/business practices and procedures are utilized; and
Review the State’s Advanced Planning Document (APD).
• Risk Management
Assessment of project staff and skills;
Assessment of the project plan;
Identify project risks; and
Identify strategies for mitigating those risks.
Deliverables:
• Work Plan – a plan for the overall project including, but not limited to:
Project Schedule;
Task and activity descriptions; and
Annotated table of contents for other deliverables.
• Weekly status reports to include, but not be limited to:
Status of tasks and activities identified in the State approved work plan;
Identification of issues regarding the project schedule and recommendations for addressing those issues;
Accomplishments during the period; and
Activities to be accomplished during the next reporting period.
• Project Management Report including, but not limited to:
Identification of the strengths, weaknesses and corrective actions related to the project’s internal policies and procedures;
Identification of the project’s performance metrics and procedures for implementing monitoring activities;
Identification of the strengths, weaknesses and corrective actions related to the project’s quality control procedures; and
Identification of the strengths, weaknesses and corrective actions related to the project’s budget processes.
• Technical Processes Report including, but not limited to:
Identification of the strengths, weaknesses and corrective actions related to the project system development life cycle methodology; and
Identification of the strengths, weaknesses and corrective actions related to the technical tools used by the project.
• Risk Management Report including, but not limited to:
Identification of issues relating to deficiencies in project staff and skill levels;
An assessment of the appropriateness of staff assigned to the project plan;
Identification of project risks; and
Identification of strategies for mitigating those risks.
Location: Carson City, NV
Compensation: See Above
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