Program Manager (General Services Administration)

Censeo Consulting Group•Washington, DC

1d•$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 program spans acquisition operations, data and technology, human capital management, learning and engagement, communications, and governance. The Program Manager will coordinate delivery across task areas, serve as the primary contractor point of contact for Government leadership, and translate client priorities into work plans, staffing decisions, milestones, and measurable outcomes. The role includes building and mentoring a large delivery team; integrating acquisition, data, technology, and organizational expertise; improving processes and customer service; and partnering with the Data Lead on analytics, automation, and approved AI capabilities. The Program Manager will lead implementation and change management, oversee financial performance, staffing, risk, dependencies, and quality, advise Government leaders, and ensure a smooth transition into contract performance while maintaining critical services. The position is exempt and full-time. It is based in Washington, D.C., with a full-time in-person schedule and the possibility of hybrid work if approved by the client. The advertised salary range is $150,000–$200,000, depending on experience. Censeo describes its workplace as a horizontal, collaborative culture and offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, flexible and remote work opportunities, and tuition and training reimbursement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree 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 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 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.
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 address cross-functional problems.
Improve business processes, customer service, and the application of 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 are adopted by the organization.
Manage program financial performance, staffing, risks, dependencies, and quality control.
Provide actionable recommendations and briefings to Government leadership.
Lead transition into contract performance while maintaining continuity of critical services.