FPA Function Point Expert (REMOTE) - 220-day initial +3x 1-years

EU nationals ONLY (due to the EU security certifications required). We can't accept any longer UK-consultants, as long they don't have EU-SECRET clearance or another EU-citizenship.

• Our client is an international organisation and a great reference in any CV! English speaking environment.
• 100% OFF-site/remote is possible!
• This is a real long-term contract with possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability (initial 12-month contract, where additional 3x220 = 660 days extensions are foreseen).
• A EU Security clearance will be required for this position, if you don't have a valid SC, we will guide you. Our company is holding a FSC Facility Security Clearance, so we are able to guide you through the PSC Personal Security Clearance process.
• Location: remotely
• Contract Duration: 1 year with possibility of renewal
• Start Date: ASAP
• Daily Rate: TBD depending on experience/employment contract is also an option

TASKS

• Effectively implement Function Point Analysis into the organisation and its ways of working;
• Work as part of cross functional teams to deliver FPA as part of the end to end software life cycle development process from early requirements definition to full operational use;
• Conduct Functional Point indexing of both existing Systems and proposed future Systems; and
• Produce cost forecasts based on the output of the FPA.

SKILLS

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the defined area of expertise
• The Function Point Expert must demonstrate their leadership through competence, thought leadership and ability to consider and develop solutions and determine the way forward;
• Strong communication and relationship skills with a solid IT background in the domain of complex information Systems;
• Experience in undertaking functional and non-functional FPA in IT software development programmes;
• Experience of using FPA tools and software (for example cost estimating platforms) for large scale IT System development projects;
• Certified Function Point Specialist designation within the last three years;
• Experience of working to ISO/IEC 20926:2003;
• Capacity in writing and presenting documents;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Experience and willingness of working in an international/multicultural environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English essential.

Award/Others

• The applicants attention is drawn to the important role that the curriculum vitae plays in the evaluation. Curriculum vitae shall illustrate the specific skills relevant to this request.
• We would like to receive CVs of suitable candidates together with pricing quotations, based on a daily net rate including travel costs for the services described.
• This position requires "security clearance". If the candidate doesn't have a Security Clearance (SC) yet, then he/she can start working, when presenting:
  - A criminal record (from his/her home country), plus ID-card-copy, plus
  - A prove that he/she has already started the proceed to obtain the SC.
  Our company is holding a FSC Facility Security Clearance, therefore we are able to guide you through the PSC Personal Security Clearance process.

Provider

infom consulting is an owner-managed business and consulting firm in Germany. The company supports large corporations and larger SMEs across Europe. Our IT experts are realising projects for the European Institutions, United Nations agencies, International Organisations and multinational companies across the EU.

If this sounds of interest, then please get in touch ASAP so we can talk about the role and your experience.