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Director of Special Projects roles attract employers willing to sponsor EB-2 or EB-3 green cards when no qualified U.S. worker is available. Sponsorship begins with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, followed by an I-140 petition and adjustment of status or consular processing, leading to lawful permanent residence.
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10/22/2026
Location: 3201 S 323rd St, Federal Way, Washington, 98001-5023, United States of America
INTRODUCTION
The DaVita SNF Dialysis (DSD) director of strategy is responsible for supporting DSD in achieving financial and operational goals, primarily through growth strategy development and execution, but also additional assigned projects and initiatives. This role will provide strategic frameworks, data, analytics, tools, and processes to support execution as well as direct oversight and direction of field-based execution support resources. This role sits as a key member of the leadership team reporting to the general manager for DSD.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead DSD with strategy development, data, analytics, tools, and processes supporting accomplishing same store volume growth and new site expansion goals.
- Lead field-based resources responsible for supporting same store growth execution resulting in DSD achieving volume growth goals.
- Support business development teammates and DSD operations leaders with data, analytics, marketing materials, and tools to support achieving new site expansion goals.
- Provide oversight and support of projects, processes, and strategic initiatives supporting DSD achieving key clinical, financial, or operational goals as assigned.
- Support DSD communications and change management initiatives (presentations, written communications, and others) for internal and external partners and stakeholders, including DaVita senior leadership, board of directors, other village teams, partners (physicians, SNFs, health systems, payors) and others (CMS, CON boards, state regulators and lawmakers, etc.)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 6 to 8 years relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Masters Degree in business administration, health administration, or related area strongly preferred.
- 3+ years of directly applicable experience in a top tier consulting firm or comparable internal corporate environment.
- Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint required including familiarity with business intelligence and financial performance software.
- Demonstrated strong analytical, quantitative and logical thinking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively translate complex concepts and detailed data into effective presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Self-motivated, flexible, and comfortable working in a “start-up” type environment with ambiguity and requiring solving new problems.
Travel: <10%
Nights/Weekends: Occasional, but limited
WHAT WE’LL PROVIDE
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $141,000.00 - $204,000.00/year. If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position.
New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year
New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour
Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year
Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.78/hour, Everett: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hour
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
EEO STATEMENT
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
COLORADO RESIDENTS
Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
BEWARE OF RECRUITMENT FRAUD
DaVita will never ask for payment or personal financial information at any point in the hiring process, nor will we ever communicate with you using email addresses outside of the DaVita secure network. If you receive a request like this, it is not legitimate. Do not share your information.
CAREER GROWTH
From clinical and operations to corporate jobs, our learning and development programs help guide your career journey.
Posting Date
10/22/2026
Location: 3201 S 323rd St, Federal Way, Washington, 98001-5023, United States of America
INTRODUCTION
The DaVita SNF Dialysis (DSD) director of strategy is responsible for supporting DSD in achieving financial and operational goals, primarily through growth strategy development and execution, but also additional assigned projects and initiatives. This role will provide strategic frameworks, data, analytics, tools, and processes to support execution as well as direct oversight and direction of field-based execution support resources. This role sits as a key member of the leadership team reporting to the general manager for DSD.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead DSD with strategy development, data, analytics, tools, and processes supporting accomplishing same store volume growth and new site expansion goals.
- Lead field-based resources responsible for supporting same store growth execution resulting in DSD achieving volume growth goals.
- Support business development teammates and DSD operations leaders with data, analytics, marketing materials, and tools to support achieving new site expansion goals.
- Provide oversight and support of projects, processes, and strategic initiatives supporting DSD achieving key clinical, financial, or operational goals as assigned.
- Support DSD communications and change management initiatives (presentations, written communications, and others) for internal and external partners and stakeholders, including DaVita senior leadership, board of directors, other village teams, partners (physicians, SNFs, health systems, payors) and others (CMS, CON boards, state regulators and lawmakers, etc.)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 6 to 8 years relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Masters Degree in business administration, health administration, or related area strongly preferred.
- 3+ years of directly applicable experience in a top tier consulting firm or comparable internal corporate environment.
- Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint required including familiarity with business intelligence and financial performance software.
- Demonstrated strong analytical, quantitative and logical thinking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively translate complex concepts and detailed data into effective presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Self-motivated, flexible, and comfortable working in a “start-up” type environment with ambiguity and requiring solving new problems.
Travel: <10%
Nights/Weekends: Occasional, but limited
WHAT WE’LL PROVIDE
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $141,000.00 - $204,000.00/year. If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position.
New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year
New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour
Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year
Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.78/hour, Everett: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hour
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
EEO STATEMENT
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
COLORADO RESIDENTS
Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
BEWARE OF RECRUITMENT FRAUD
DaVita will never ask for payment or personal financial information at any point in the hiring process, nor will we ever communicate with you using email addresses outside of the DaVita secure network. If you receive a request like this, it is not legitimate. Do not share your information.
CAREER GROWTH
From clinical and operations to corporate jobs, our learning and development programs help guide your career journey.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Director of Special Projects
Frame your credentials around PERM categories
Before applying, map your degree and work history to EB-2 or EB-3 requirements. EB-2 covers an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. Gaps in documentation slow PERM audits significantly.
Target employers with dedicated immigration infrastructure
Organizations that regularly file PERM for senior project leadership roles maintain internal HR and legal capacity to run the multi-stage recruitment test DOL requires. Mid-size firms without that infrastructure often stall after the offer stage.
Search verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with confirmed EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history for Director-level roles. Focusing your outreach on companies already familiar with PERM for senior positions reduces the risk of a withdrawn offer mid-process.
Understand how prevailing wage shapes your offer
Your employer must pay the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Cross-reference any offer against the OFLC Wage Search before accepting. A wage below the certified level invalidates the PERM filing entirely.
Account for per-country priority date backlogs
EB-2 and EB-3 both have annual numerical limits, and nationals of high-demand countries can face extended waits between I-140 approval and visa availability. Build this timeline into your negotiations around continued nonimmigrant status during the adjustment process.
Clarify job portability terms before accepting
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the process. Confirm in writing that your offer letter describes your occupation consistently with the PERM classification.
Green Card Director of Special Projects: Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a Director of Special Projects role qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship?
EB-2 covers positions that require an advanced degree, such as a master's or higher, or a bachelor's degree combined with at least five years of progressive experience in the specialty. For a Director of Special Projects, the employer must demonstrate to DOL through PERM that the role genuinely requires that level of education and that no qualified U.S. worker is available at the prevailing wage.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship via PERM leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process starts with a DOL-supervised recruitment test to verify no qualified U.S. candidate is available, followed by an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS and then adjustment of status or consular processing. H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a fixed duration, subject to an annual lottery. PERM has no lottery but does have per-country numerical limits that can create priority-date backlogs.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring green cards for Director of Special Projects positions?
Search on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history for Director-level and senior project management roles. Because PERM filings are public DOL records, Migrate Mate can surface which organizations have already run the full process for comparable positions, letting you focus your applications where sponsorship is a real, practiced commitment rather than a theoretical possibility.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is filed but before I have a green card?
Two distinct rules apply depending on where you are in the process. If your I-485 adjustment application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in line. If your I-140 was approved by the original employer, that priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition, potentially preserving years of waiting time even if you change jobs earlier.
What documentation should I prepare before a Director of Special Projects employer starts the PERM process?
Gather official transcripts for all degrees, a detailed employment history with dates and duties that maps clearly to progressive experience in project leadership, and any professional credentials or certifications relevant to the role. PERM audits by DOL frequently target documentation gaps in education equivalency and experience progressiveness. Having your records organized and consistent with the O*NET occupation profile for your role speeds the prevailing wage determination and reduces audit exposure.