Program/Project Management Specialist III

Springfield, VA
Full Time
Mid Level

Position Overview

Hive Group, a HUBZone-certified SDVOSB and multiple award-winning organization, delivers innovative solutions for complex, mission-critical federal programs. We are seeking a Program/Project Management Specialist III (PPMIII) to provide program and project management support to the TSA Vetting Analysis Division (VAD)

This position is contingent upon contract award.

The PPMIII is responsible for supporting core mission operational tasks, requirements management, system enhancement implementations, quality control, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination across VAD’s vetting programs (e.g., Secure Flight, Credential Vetting, TSA PreCheck®, FTSP, TWIC, and HME).

Location: Onsite at TSA Headquarters (HQ) 6595 Springfield Center Dr., Springfield, VA 22150

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Annapolis Junction (AJOC) 132 National Business Parkway Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 

The person in this role will be required to be on-site at the designated office location at least one day per week with respective team as assigned by Government lead and additional days as operationally needed, ensuring adequate support for in-person collaboration, meetings, and critical on-site  activities. Schedule flexibility is required in the event of an actual emergency the Contracting Officer may direct the  contractor to change work hours or locations or institute changes to telework posture.  

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the development, tracking, and maintenance of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Communications Plans, Quality Control Plans (QCP), and Performance Management Plans. Assist with drafting monthly status reports, risk management logs, and closeout documentation.
  • Conduct comprehensive requirements-gathering sessions with VAD business owners. Analyze, document, and maintain user requirements, specifications, use cases, process flows, and data models across VAD technology lines.
  • Assist in planning, designing, and executing User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Draft UAT scenarios, test cases, and job aids to support system rollouts and process improvements.
  • Perform analysis of operational processes and system effectiveness to identify efficiency gains and submit actionable written recommendations to leadership.
  • Facilitate cross-functional workshops and meetings with internal TSA offices, DHS components, and external entities. Document key decisions, action items, meeting minutes, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Assist in gathering, organizing, and reviewing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Quality Control/Assurance (QC/QA) metrics to evaluate program performance trends.
  • Ensure all recurring deliverables (status reports, KPI packages) achieve 95% on-time submission.
  • Maintain a 90% first-pass acceptance rate on all deliverables with minimal to no rework required.
  • Maintain 100% compliance with PWS requirements and applicable TSA/DHS standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) with relevant project/program management experience supporting federal agencies.
  • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Basecamp) and Microsoft 365 (Excel, SharePoint, Power Automate).
  • Demonstrated experience with requirements-gathering, UAT testing, process modeling, and drafting technical/operational documentation.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing briefing materials for government management.
  • Must be able to pass and maintain a TSA Tier 2 Moderate Risk Public Trust background investigation.
  • Positions based at TSA HQ (Springfield, VA) supporting IR&A require an active Secret clearance.

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated compensation range for this position is between $96,733 and $120,916 annually. Actual salary is determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s specialized skills, certifications, and years of experience.

Hive Group offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement contributions, paid leave, federal holidays, professional development opportunities, and lifestyle benefits.

A Commitment to Equal Opportunity 

Hive Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to fair and unbiased employment decisions. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex (including gender and transgender status), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic partner or civil union status, gender identity, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our hiring and promotion decisions are based exclusively on an individual’s qualifications and suitability for the role.   

Protecting Your Information

Stay vigilant against fraudulent job offers and individuals impersonating Hive Group Talent Acquisition Specialists. Hive Group will never request payment details or money during the application process. Official communications will only come from email addresses ending in @hive-llc.com or @applytojob.com — not from free email services like Gmail or messaging platforms such as WhatsApp. 

If you receive suspicious messages requesting payment or personal information, please report them immediately to [email protected].

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