Program Manager (General Services Administration)

Censeo Consulting Group•Washington, DC

5d•$150,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Censeo Consulting Group is seeking a Program Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team supporting the General Services Administration’s Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS). The role guides program delivery across acquisition operations, data and technology, human capital management, learning and engagement, communications, and governance. The Program Manager serves as the primary contractor point of contact for Government leadership and builds trusted relationships across AAS. The position combines strategic program leadership, federal acquisition expertise, people management, process improvement, and technology-enabled change. The Program Manager translates client priorities and user requirements into work plans, milestones, staffing decisions, and measurable outcomes; manages financial and delivery performance; and provides recommendations and briefings to Government leaders. The role also leads implementation and change management and supports a smooth transition into contract performance while maintaining continuity of critical services. Censeo Consulting Group is a Washington, D.C.-based management consulting firm serving public-sector and nonprofit clients. The company describes its culture as collaborative, entrepreneurial, and horizontal. The position is exempt and full-time. The stated salary range is $150,000–$200,000, depending on experience. The role 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree.
10 or more years of program management experience.
10 or more 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 a working understanding 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 to translate their priorities into coordinated actions.
Experience integrating multiple areas of expertise to solve operational problems, define shared outcomes, assign responsibilities, and manage dependencies across functional teams.
Record of identifying and implementing workflow improvements, including using 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.
Five or more 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 a team of staff, teaming partners, and functional specialists.
Coordinate acquisition, data, technology, and organizational expertise to solve cross-functional problems.
Identify and implement business-process improvements, strengthen customer service, and apply 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 so new processes and tools become part of organizational practice.
Manage program financial performance, staffing, risks, dependencies, and quality control.
Provide actionable recommendations and briefings to Government leadership.
Lead a smooth transition into contract performance while maintaining continuity of critical services.
Develop team leads, coach staff, and establish accountability across a large delivery organization.