Sr. Project Manager

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Why Bixal? Bixal is a consulting company headquartered in Fairfax, VA, working alongside governments and organizations to help them deliver better services and experiences to the communities they serve. Using evidence-based knowledge and technology, Bixal empowers clients to deliver on their missions more effectively by fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Our values:

• People-First: Emphasizing the importance of people in all aspects of work.
• Collaboration and Transparency: Valuing teamwork and open communication.
• Growth Mindset: Encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
• Creating Lasting Impact: Focusing on meaningful outcomes and positive change.

About the role:

The Sr. Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for all task order-related issues, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services in accordance with contract requirements. This individual will lead coordination between the project team and USCIS stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and will ensure seamless communication, issue resolution, and timely status reporting. This is a full-time position contingent on contract award by our client, with a defined performance period of one year with four one-year option periods. This role offers you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a project that aligns with Bixal’s mission of delivering innovative, human-centered solutions. While the role has a fixed duration, we are committed to transparency and collaboration, keeping you informed about contract updates and new opportunities. At Bixal, we support your professional journey, ensuring your experience reflects our inclusive, purpose-driven culture and prepares you for future success.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $120,000 – $135,000. In the spirit of transparency, most offers tend to land near the midpoint of the range. We make compensation decisions thoughtfully, considering your experience, the skills you bring, and our commitment to internal equity. Fairness and transparency are core to how we operate.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main interface with the USCIS COR and CO.
• Ensure all work complies with task order terms and conditions.
• Facilitate status and ad hoc meetings with USCIS stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Technical Leads as needed to ensure project alignment.
• Provide support for emergency events such as maintenance or outages during off-hours.
• Monitor project performance, timelines, risks, and deliverables.
• Escalate issues to contractor corporate leadership when necessary.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and reporting.
• Other relevant duties as assigned and qualified/trained to perform

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of IT project management experience focusing on development projects, of which three (3) years of experience shall be in managing DevSecOps projects.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating and managing Agile teams delivering DevSecOps and UX Services.
• Demonstrated experience leading Agile delivery frameworks (e.g., Scrum, SAFe).
• Proven experience managing federal government programs within DHS or Veteran Affairs.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps concepts and software/system delivery life cycles.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-disciplinary agile teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience supporting mission-critical systems with 24/7 availability needs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Nice to Have Skills and Experience:

• PMP or equivalent certification preferred; Agile certifications (e.g., CSM, PMI-ACP, SAFe Agilist) strongly preferred.

How We Support Our Team:

Flex hours 401K with matching incentive Parental Leave Medical/dental/vision benefits Flex Spending Account Company provided short-term disability and life insurance Commuter benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) 11 Paid holidays Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.