Government & Infrastructure - Business Transformation - Transformation Execution - Manager

EY • McLean, VA

2d • $128,400 - $267,400

About The Position

EY’s Government and Infrastructure practice provides consulting and audit services to federal, state, local, and education clients. The Transformation Execution team helps government agencies better manage programs and projects and supports transformation initiatives that advance public-sector mission outcomes.

The Manager will support a client’s transition from a legacy program-focused structure to a portfolio- and enterprise-focused operating model in alignment with broader Department of Defense transformation initiatives. The role coordinates EY workstreams, advises and collaborates with client stakeholders, assesses organizational structures and processes, and helps design and implement future-state operating models. It also applies performance management and analytics to inform decisions and identify organizational improvement opportunities. Assignments may be at client, EY, or contractor sites, with travel of up to 80% and/or full-time on-site work depending on project requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Project Management, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business, or a related field, plus at least seven years of professional experience in continuous process improvement, strategic planning, operational design, or a closely related discipline; alternatively, a relevant master’s degree plus four years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance or higher.
• At least five years of experience leading teams on engagements.
• Experience supporting a federal or state agency in project or program centralization and transformation, risk management, financial controls, schedule management, resource planning, workflow optimization, organizational change management, stakeholder engagement, performance measurement, metrics development, benchmarking, and gap analysis.
• Hands-on experience leading enterprise Lean initiatives and executive improvement workshops.
• Experience developing executive summaries, decision briefs, recommendations, and leadership-ready materials, and presenting them to senior executives or flag-level stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, project-management software, and workflow-mapping and visual-management tools.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and passport.
• Demonstrated ability to apply Lean process-improvement and operational-excellence methods in complex enterprise or government environments.
• Strong executive presence and sound judgment when advising senior government and Navy stakeholders.
• Ability to align cross-functional stakeholders and drive actionable outcomes.
• Ability to understand client cultures and operations and influence important decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Experience with a Big Four global management consulting firm or a blue-chip organization focused on government and the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Support the client’s transition from a legacy program-focused structure to a portfolio- and enterprise-focused operating model aligned with broader DoD transformation initiatives.
• Coordinate EY team activities and workstreams to align with client priorities, transformation objectives, and mission needs.
• Facilitate client meetings, workshops, and stakeholder discussions to gather requirements, evaluate needs, and drive actionable outcomes.
• Assess current-state organizational structures, processes, roles, and performance measures with client stakeholders and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support the design and implementation of future-state organizational and operating models that strengthen portfolio- and enterprise-level management.
• Apply performance management and analytics to develop measures, assess organizational effectiveness, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Analyze organizational and operational data to identify trends, gaps, risks, and opportunities that inform transformation priorities.
• Develop practical solutions to organizational design, performance management, and transformation challenges.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and advance the client’s mission.
• Advise client stakeholders by translating strategic objectives and business requirements into actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary EY and client teams to support implementation and sustain transformation efforts in a complex DoD environment.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• Pension and 401(k) plans.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Paid holidays.
• Winter and summer breaks.
• Personal and family care time off.
• Other leaves of absence to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager