Senior Project Management Consultant I

We are seeking a Senior Project Management Consultant I to provide high-level subject matter expertise, strategic guidance, and executive project management support to TSA’s Office of Trusted Traveler & Credentialing (TTC). In this role, you will advise agency leadership and program directors on complex, enterprise-wide initiatives spanning passenger pre-screening and transportation worker vetting programs (e.g., Digital Identity/ICAM, Knowledge Management, TSA PreCheck®, and Fee Compliance & Governance). Serving as a trusted advisor, you will lead high-level program evaluations, guide complex policy and process implementations, oversee major deliverable development, and optimize alignment with DHS Management Directive (MD) 102-01.

This position operates on a hybrid work schedule based out of Annapolis Junction, MD and/or TSA Headquarters in Springfield, VA. Candidates must be available to work on-site at assigned government facilities at least one day per week, with additional on-site days as needed to support in-person collaboration, high-level meetings, and operational needs.

• Strategic Planning & Strategic Advisory: Provide high-level expert advice, strategic planning, and operational counseling to government leadership across major TTC program initiatives.
• Enterprise Project Management: Manage complex program scopes, inter-project dependencies, master schedules (IMS), integrated master plans (IMP), and executive-level governance frameworks.
• Policy & Oversight Support: Conduct policy and process analysis, technical writing, and oversight reviews to ensure alignment with DHS/TSA acquisition directives, privacy policies, and records management standards.
• Executive Briefings & Deliverables: Develop, review, and deliver high-impact program documentation, white papers, decision papers, Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and briefings for agency directors.
• Stakeholder & Governance Alignment: Coordinate across inter-agency stakeholders, technical teams, section chiefs, and third-party vendors to resolve critical risks, dependencies, and operational roadblocks.
• Quality Assurance & Program Control: Establish and oversee quality management methodologies, risk mitigation strategies, performance metrics, and cost/budget execution monitoring.

• Education: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Public Policy, Systems Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 10 to 12 years of relevant experience providing senior-level subject matter expertise, strategic advice, and project management support for federal programs.
• Certifications (Preferred): PMP (Project Management Professional), PfMP, or equivalent senior management credentials.
• Security Clearance: Must pass TSA Personnel Security suitability requirements prior to performance kickoff.

• Strategic & Analytical Expertise: Proven capability in executive-level decision support, strategic roadmapping, program policy evaluation, and complex risk management.
• Domain Expertise: Prior experience in government vetting, credentialing, digital identity/ICAM, knowledge management, or financial/fee governance programs is highly desired.
• Advanced Communication: Master-level technical writing, editing, and briefing skills with a demonstrated ability to present to senior executive government leadership.
• Tools & Compliance: Deep familiarity with DHS/TSA acquisition frameworks (DHS MD 102-01), federal privacy standards, and tools such as MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated compensation range for this position is between $107,000 and $124,000 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.

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