• Execute detailed assessments of system and operational readiness under the direction of the IV&V Lead • Review and analyze documentation related to architecture, test plans and results, defect logs, deployment plans, runbooks, SOPs, DR/BCP plans, and service/support procedures • Assess the design and maturity of ITIL‑aligned processes, including incident, problem, change, and release management, and how they are practiced in day‑to‑day operations • Evaluate monitoring and alerting capabilities, incident response workflows, on‑call structures, and escalation paths for production events • Participate in interviews and workshops with technical, operations, security, and business stakeholders; capture and validate notes and observations • Support the review of performance and load testing approach and results, including test coverage for peak volumes and major events or cutovers • Contribute to analysis of data and reporting readiness (e.g., data warehouse, dashboards, regulatory and operational reporting) and test‑data management • Document findings, risks, and gaps in a structured way, including supporting evidence and practical, prioritized recommendations • Assist in preparing weekly status reports, interim assessment summaries, and executive‑level briefing materials • Help refine and apply measurable go‑live readiness criteria and track progress against them throughout the engagement.