Project Management Journeyman

2ndWave LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Match

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Healthcare Savings Account

Wellness Benefits

Opportunities for Professional Growth

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

2ndWave LLC (2ndWave) seeks a Project Management Journeyman to lead project execution for a Federal contract in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The role directs scheduling, performance, and stakeholder coordination within the Verification Division to ensure timely, compliant delivery.

The candidate will implement Agile methodologies, maintain governance artifacts, and support change management and UAT activities. Compensation reflects federal program experience and location.

Qualifications

• Experience directing and managing project execution for complex programs.
• Ability to develop project plans, monitor progress, and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Agile artifacts, governance (RACI charts, charters), and PMBOK practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with USCIS, DHS and other agencies to promote collaboration.
• Develop data-driven strategies and KPI reports to drive operational efficiency.
• Deliver business requirements and functional specifications to support IT initiatives.
• Support end-to-end project execution including testing, deployment, and post-deployment reviews.
• Track outcomes against objectives and provide monthly status updates.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

PMP

CSM/CSPO

Job description

2ndWave LLC (2ndWave) is seeking a Project Management Journeyman to provide project management services in support of an anticipated Federal contract in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Position Summary

The Project Management Journeyman is a skilled professional who directs and manages project execution for the Verification Division (VER), ensuring schedule and performance goals are met. This individual develops project plans, monitors progress, and coordinates with stakeholders and team members to overcome obstacles and deliver project success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate and promote enterprise-wide collaboration among VER, the Field Operations Directorate (FOD), USCIS, and DHS, as well as the broader immigration enterprise (e.g., SSA, DOL, DOS, and other federal, state, and local agencies).
• Ensure policy and operational alignment through regular coordination meetings, documented action items, and tangible process improvements.
• Develop and implement data-driven strategies to optimize operational efficiency, supported by quarterly progress reports on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Deliver business requirement documentation, including process flow diagrams, use cases, and functional specifications, to support IT development initiatives.
• Implement and scale Agile methodologies with clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and success criteria; support Agile training and coaching sessions.
• Establish and maintain governance artifacts (e.g., RACI charts, project charters, gate reviews) and maintain Agile project management artifacts, including sprint plans, retrospectives, and risk logs with version control.
• Develop project plans and change management strategies for business process transitions, including identification of beta/shadowing approaches for technology insertion and development of an operational ready-line strategy.
• Support workforce training and stakeholder engagement, including preparing end users for alpha/beta feature testing and conducting user acceptance testing (UAT) with documented feedback loops.
• Support operational readiness by collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop decision criteria, evaluate alternative solutions, and weigh pros, cons, risks, and project metrics.
• Implement knowledge management tools to capture lessons learned and best practices for continuous improvement.
• Provide product owner and project management support, applying relevant methodologies and certifications (e.g., CSM, CSPO, PMP) as appropriate to the assignment.
• Develop project roadmaps and implementation plans reflecting people, process, and technology efforts, executed in an Agile, measured, and implementable manner.
• Support project health assessments, identify risk, and recommend mitigation strategies; coordinate with stakeholders to improve product delivery, applying Agile methodology and PMBOK practices.
• Track project outcomes against USCIS objectives and provide monthly status reports.
• Support end-to-end project execution, including testing, integration, deployment, and post-deployment evaluation.
• Support reporting of project and product implementation, including recurring reporting, repeatable artifacts, and post-deployment reports covering performance metrics, lessons learned, and improvement recommendations.

About 2ndWave

2ndWave LLC (2ndWave) is a management and technology consulting firm providing a focused set of financial management, program management, and technology solutions to public sector clients. Our certified professionals have extensive experience implementing large, complex public sector programs; helping our clients solve their most pressing financial and business management challenges; and implementing proven leading-edge technology solutions that enable them to operate more efficiently while minimizing risks and costs.

What we offer

At 2ndWave, we've built a people-first culture where certified professionals collaborate to solve our public sector clients' most pressing financial, business management, and technology challenges. We've earned our reputation by empowering our team to bring fresh perspectives, challenge conventional approaches, and deliver leading-edge solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently while minimizing risk and cost. When our people grow, our clients win — professional development, credentialing, and continuous improvement are central to how we operate.

Compensation

The compensation for this position is determined based on a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to an individual's skill set, experience, training, certifications, and education, as well as business needs and internal equity. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $130,000 – $150,000.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Match
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Healthcare Savings Account
• Wellness Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Match
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
• Employee Assistance Program

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in the application and/or interview process should notify [e-mail], and 2ndWave will engage with the applicant to provide appropriate accommodation.