Job description
We are Skyward.
That is, a love for people, for improvement, for human advancement through information technology. We are a people-centered business with a desire to serve others. We are diverse and unified; creative and collaborative; a collection of complementary, not competing talents. And though on the surface we remain relaxed, beneath, a torrent of energy links us to our civic tech mission.
We stand by our values, and we won’t compromise on any of them.
Integrity: We’re conscientious, intentional, and empathetic. Our words and actions align. That’s our character. Please don’t ask us to play another part, we’re poor actors.
Compassionate: If we may borrow a quote from Theodore Roosevelt: “No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care.” Because our team is thoughtful and supportive, caring deeply for each other, our clients, and our work, this comes naturally.
Inquisitive: We remain students by failing openly and turning lessons into solutions.
Unconventional: For us, life isn’t what happens outside of work. Work happens inside of life and our culture erases the line often dividing the two.
Authentic: Made possible only because we embody the values listed above. We’re relaxed and fun yet intensely curious and driven. Team members are placed with thought, care, and precision to ensure that Trust, Truth, and Transparency continue to represent our brand.
Because of that, we continue Onward, Upward, and Skyward.
We need a Project Manager.
Do you listen to understand before you speak? Pick up on what’s left unsaid? Thrive in complexity and keep your cool under pressure? Can you distill ambiguity into a strategy, a schedule, and a checklist? To be clear, we’re not looking for an author, but if writing strategic plans, defining project requirements, and tracking milestones gets you fired up, you’re in the right place. And if you like building new plans on top of those original plans? Even better.
Come join us if you’re motivated to learn from others, to learn from mistakes, to be part of a future-looking and growth-oriented team.
Let’s go Skyward together.
What you’ll do:
- Lead a team that is supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) by disseminating data to researchers who are studying ways to improve the quality and reduce the cost of care provided to chronically ill Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. (No big deal).
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless data integration and sharing, enabling timely access to critical health information that supports research initiatives focused on chronic conditions for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.
- Lead cross-functional, multi-agency collaboration to coordinate data sharing initiatives across platforms, systems, and federal partners, ensuring compliance, timeliness, and technical excellence.
- Create and manage strategic project documentation (project plans, schedules, requirements, modernization roadmaps, and follow-up action plans) to guide your team and inform stakeholders.
- Identify and mitigate risks proactively across multiple concurrent workstreams.
- Serve as a liaison to CMS and other stakeholders, facilitating regular meetings, synthesizing feedback, and translating evolving needs into actionable project goals.
- Champion modernization efforts by maintaining an IT systems roadmap that aligns with CMS mission goals and ensures data integrity, usability, and interoperability.
- Analyze and evaluate existing systems and workflows, identifying opportunities for improvement, automation, or innovation.
- Ensure accountability and quality for all project deliverables and documentation, meeting both internal standards and federal compliance requirements.
What we’d like you to have:
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of experience planning and executing projects.
- Experience managing federal IT projects that includes data analysis, architecture, and software engineering.
- Agile certification (i.e., PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Master, Certified Product Owner).
- Hands-on experience with Agile frameworks like Scrum, SAFe, or Lean, and a deep understanding of how to apply them in a government environment.
- Confidence working with matrixed and cross-functional teams, including technical, policy, and research stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, and visual. You can write a briefing one day and facilitate a roadmap session the next.
- Strong proficiency with Jira and Confluence (not just using them, but structuring projects and team spaces like a pro).
What would blow us away:
- Your entire project management experience has been supporting federal agencies.
Even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. At Skyward, we’re focused on hiring individuals with the right skills and passion to grow, not just checking off every box.
And now the important part. What we offer you:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance (fully paid for employees)
- 15 days of paid leave
- 7 days of sick leave
- 2 days bereavement leave
- 11 paid Federal holidays
- Up to 40 hours for jury duty
- 401K with 4% employer contribution (and no vesting period)
- Up to 4 weeks of paid paternity and maternity leave
- Company provided laptop
- $5,000 per year for professional development
- $600 per year for technical supplies and equipment
- $2,000 referral bonus
- Life and disability insurance
- HSA and FSA
- Legal Shield and ID Shield Voluntary Benefits
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative, motivated team focused on modernizing government services with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. Who says government work can’t be exciting!
$125,000 - $140,000 a year
We believe great work deserves great pay. That’s why we ensure our compensation is not only competitive but also fair and transparent, as required by Maryland law. Expect a salary that matches your skills, experience, and the value you bring to the table — because you’re worth it!
At Skyward, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or background, can thrive. We support flexible working hours and remote opportunities to help maintain a healthy work-life balance for all employees, including caregivers and those with unique needs.
Offers of employment with Skyward are contingent upon acceptable results of a background investigation.
Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance due to the nature of our work as a government contractor.
