Program Director

Censeo Consulting Group•Washington, DC

11d•$165,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Censeo Consulting Group is seeking a Program Director to lead a multidisciplinary team supporting the General Services Administration’s Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS). The role guides a portfolio spanning acquisition operations, data and technology, human capital management, learning and engagement, communications, and governance. The Program Director is the primary contractor point of contact for Government leadership and is accountable for coordinated delivery, quality, schedule, cost, staffing, program finances, risks, dependencies, and quality control. The position also translates client priorities into work plans and measurable outcomes, develops and mentors a large delivery team, and advises Government leaders with actionable recommendations and briefings. The Program Director will bring together acquisition, data, technology, and organizational expertise to address operational challenges. They will identify and implement process improvements, partner with the Data Lead on analytics, automation, and approved AI capabilities, and lead implementation and change management so new processes and tools become part of regular operations. The role includes leading a smooth transition into contract performance while maintaining continuity of critical services. Censeo is a Washington, D.C.-based management consulting firm serving public-sector and nonprofit clients. The company describes its culture as collaborative, horizontal, entrepreneurial, and centered on operational excellence. The role is exempt and full-time. It is subject to a full-time in-person work schedule in Washington, D.C., with the possibility of hybrid work if approved by the client. The salary range is $165,000–$225,000, depending on experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree.
At least 10 years of program management experience.
At least 10 years of experience supporting federal clients, preferably within GSA or in a similar role.
U.S. citizenship.
Active Top Secret security clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
Active Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification.
Experience leading programs supporting acquisition operations within a federal civilian agency or the Department of Defense, with working knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle and the roles of contracting officers, program offices, and acquisition support teams.
Experience managing a delivery team of 100 or more personnel, including staffing, performance, quality, and coordination across multiple workstreams and organizational layers.
Ability to work effectively with contracting professionals, data and technology specialists, and mission and program leaders, and translate their differing priorities into coordinated actions.
Experience integrating multiple areas of expertise to solve operational problems, including defining shared outcomes, assigning responsibilities, and managing dependencies across functional teams.
Record of identifying and implementing workflow improvements, including applying technology, automation, or analytics to reduce manual effort, improve quality, or accelerate delivery.
Experience managing program budgets, schedules, staffing, and delivery risks, with accountability for financial and performance commitments.
Experience advising senior Government leaders, presenting recommendations and tradeoffs, and resolving issues involving competing stakeholder priorities.
Record of developing team leads, coaching staff, and establishing clear accountability across a large delivery organization.

Nice To Haves

DAWIA certification or a comparable federal acquisition credential.
Significant Department of Defense and/or General Services Administration acquisition experience.
Process-improvement experience, including Six Sigma or a comparable continuous-improvement methodology.
At least 5 years of experience managing, supervising, and training employees across multiple labor categories on programs of similar scope and complexity.
Experience managing delivery and financial performance under fixed-price contracts.

Responsibilities

Lead program delivery across all task areas, ensuring teams meet quality, schedule, and cost commitments.
Serve as the primary contractor point of contact for Government leadership and build trusted relationships across AAS.
Translate client priorities and user requirements into work plans, milestones, staffing decisions, and measurable outcomes.
Build, manage, and mentor staff, teaming partners, and functional specialists.
Integrate acquisition, data, technology, and organizational expertise to solve cross-functional problems.
Improve business processes, strengthen customer service, and apply effective commercial management practices.
Partner with the Data Lead to use analytics, automation, and approved AI capabilities to improve workflows and decision-making.
Lead implementation and change management to embed new processes and tools in the organization.
Manage program financial performance, staffing, risks, dependencies, and quality control.
Provide clear, actionable recommendations and briefings to Government leadership.
Lead the transition into contract performance while maintaining continuity of critical services.