Legal Strategic Programs and Operations Consultant

Accenture Federal Services•Arlington, VA

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services (AFS), we are dedicated to strengthening the US federal government and improving lives through technology and ingenuity. Our 13,000+ employees serve clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. AFS is recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, offering a supportive community for growth and development through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. We are seeking a talented program operations professional to join our Legal team, which encompasses Legal, Contract Management, Governance & Policy, Supply Chain Risk Management, Subcontract Management and Procurement, and the office of the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer. This team operates effective systems of compliance and risk management, fostering a culture of trust and integrity. Reporting to the Strategic Programs and Operations Manager, you will be part of a small team focused on delivering innovative solutions for the Legal team and AFS overall. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, a collaborative approach, superior communication abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple work streams in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
3 years of relevant experience in consulting or program management roles
Demonstrated ability to develop strong (visual) and concise deliverables
Very strong written and verbal executive communication skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (especially Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Experience with Microsoft Power Tools (Power Automate, Power BI)
Ability to establish and meet deadlines, work independently and accurately under pressure, and manage multiple projects and priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience in developing, implementing, and enhancing business processes
Experience in Microsoft Copilot or other AI tools to improve operational efficiency
Experience in implementing technology systems or tools
Experience supporting attorneys with various legal tasks
Experience in Vendor Management

Responsibilities

Execute initiatives to increase Legal operational efficiency and effectiveness, including workflow analysis, technology planning, design of dashboards & reports, matter management systems, and benchmarking.
Design, build, and manage new processes and tools, covering areas such as spend/matter management, workflow, and business analytics.
Assist leads within the Legal function (e.g., Litigation, Contracting, Compliance) in their delivery of services across AFS.
Optimize Legal department SharePoint sites.
Coordinate communications for assigned initiatives, including team calls, agendas, and materials to ensure stakeholder engagement and information flow.
Manage the critical path, project dependencies, completion, milestone compliance, and cost/budget of Legal department initiatives.
Drive special projects.