Project Manager - IV&V (Technical, Program, Financial & Risk Support

Dear All

I am writing to inform you about another project we are currently bidding for Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Technical, Program, Financial & Risk Support issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

The proposal submission deadline for this opportunity is very short time.

As part of this bid, we are required to identify and, upon award, onboard a limited number of resources to support the engagement. The relevant details and role requirements are outlined below for your review and necessary action.

Project Scope:
HHS Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (ASFR), Division of Information Solutions (DIS), seeks independent verification and validation (IV&V) and program support services to ensure performance, compliance, and risk transparency across its grants management systems. The scope focuses on independent assessment, oversight, and advisory support without system development or operational responsibility. Specifically, HHS requires:

• Independent verification and validation of DIS technology systems, processes, and services across the full system development life cycle, including assessment, inspection, testing, and reporting.
• Continuous monitoring and evaluation of system performance, schedules, resources, and metrics to validate compliance with contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements.
• Independent review and validation of testing activities, deliverables, and documentation to confirm functional, performance, and release readiness.
• Program, financial, and risk management support, including governance reporting, financial verification, billing reconciliation, and maintenance of risk frameworks and dashboards.
• Advisory and content-review support for communications and web materials, limited to analysis, editing, organization, and usability recommendations, with no system development or configuration activities.

All services will be provided on a Time-and-Materials basis. The scope is limited to Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) and associated technical, program, financial, and risk support services only, with no system development, configuration, or operational responsibilities beyond those expressly defined in the Statement of Work (Section C) of the attached document titled 'RFQ1789366 - IV and V Technical Program Financial and Risk Support.2' for your reference.
This engagement includes two key roles:

• Project Manager (1 position)
• Senior Technical Analyst (1 position)

The role purpose, key responsibilities, mandatory eligibility criteria, Project duration, Ask, work location, Compensation and About Promantus wil be shared once we receive the details from you.

If you have any questions or require further clarification, please let me know. Also, kindly ensure that the individual(s) copied on this email remain in CC for continued coordination.

Role: Project Manager
Role Purpose
The Project Manager serves as the single point of accountability for overall contract execution, ensuring that all Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) and program support services are delivered on time, within scope, and in full compliance with contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements. This role is responsible for coordinating contractor activities with HHS stakeholders, maintaining delivery continuity, and ensuring effective governance, reporting, and risk management throughout the period of performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall management, planning, coordination, and oversight of all contract activities in alignment with the Statement of Work (SOW).
• Serve as the primary interface with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer s Representative (COR), and DIS leadership.
• Develop, maintain, and update the Task Management Plan (TMP), including schedules, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths.
• Ensure timely submission and quality of all required deliverables, including Weekly Activity Reports (WARs), Financial Status Reports (FSRs), Quarterly Status Reports (QSRs), and risk-related reports.
• Manage staffing, resource allocation, and continuity of operations to ensure uninterrupted contract performance.
• Oversee program governance activities, including meeting facilitation, action item tracking, and coordination across technical, financial, and administrative workstreams.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating concerns to the Government as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with HHS policies, security requirements, records management standards, and contractual controls.

Mandatory Requirements

• S.-based candidate only; offshore or non-U.S. based resources are not eligible.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to obtain and maintain HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) compliance.
• Must successfully pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) (Public Trust Non-Sensitive Position, Sensitivity Level 5/6).
• No criminal record; no history of felony convictions or unresolved legal issues.
• Willingness and ability to complete SF-85 (Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions) truthfully and accurately.
• Ability to complete fingerprinting and in-person identity proofing as required by the U.S. Government.
• Ability to provide verifiable employment history (typically last five years).
• Ability to provide verifiable residential/address history.
• Ability to provide verifiable education credentials.
• Ability to provide professional references as part of the background investigation.
• No prior adverse federal suitability or access determinations.
• Ability to comply with all U.S. Government security, access control, and IT usage policies.
• Willingness to work onsite at U.S. Government facilities as required by the role.
• Availability to begin work pending favorable background determination.

Important Clarification (For Transparency)

• This role does not require a Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• This is a Public Trust / suitability investigation, not a national security clearance.
• Offshore, remote-only, or non-U.S. resident candidates will not be considered.

Nice to Have / Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working on U.S. federal or state government contracts.
• Previous HSPD-12 / PIV card holder (active or expired).
• Experience working in secure or controlled government environments.
• Familiarity with federal compliance standards, access controls, or regulated IT systems.
• Experience supporting onsite engagements in government facilities.

Project duration
The project has a one-year base period with four one-year option periods implementation. Engagement will be started on 1^st March 2026, and end on 28^th February 2031.

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