Senior Consultant

JPI•Washington, DC

45d

About The Position

JPI is seeking a Senior Program Management Consultant who will serve as the deputy program manager for the standup of a new Program Management Office (PMO). This high-visibility position supports a priority initiative at a larger government agency. The consultant will lead PMO design, coordinate across multiple workstreams, and ensure successful delivery of all standup activities. At JPI, we strive to empower our people and excel for our clients. We hold ourselves to high standards and prioritize our values of being one team with unwavering integrity. We are motivated by our mission and driven to deliver solutions that exceed expectations. Will you join us?

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of program management experience in federal government environment
Proven experience standing up or restructuring program management offices
Experience managing complex, multi-workstream initiatives with aggressive timelines
Demonstrated success coordinating across organizational boundaries
Experience supporting DHS or similar large federal agency strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in business, public administration, or related field preferred
PMP, PgMP, or similar program management certification highly desirable
DHS EOD preferred

Responsibilities

Design organizational structure, governance processes, and operating procedures for new PMO
Develop PMO charter, roles and responsibilities, and decision-making authorities
Establish performance metrics and reporting frameworks
Identify and mitigate risks throughout standup process
Develop and maintain integrated master schedule (IMS)
Coordinate dependencies across contract management, facilities operations, and organizational development workstreams
Track milestones, critical path activities, and deliverable deadlines
Provide regular status updates and variance analysis
Adjust plans based on emerging issues and changing priorities
Develop executive briefings for CRSO, DCRSO, Secretary, OMB, and Congressional audiences
Create compelling narratives supported by data and analysis
Translate technical details into strategic messaging appropriate for senior leadership
Prepare talking points, white papers, and decision memos
Support preparation for high-stakes meetings and presentations
Facilitate working sessions with OCRSO divisions (PTO, A&L, RMS, EED), GSA, and Components
Coordinate with former F&OS Executive Director and federal leadership on strategic decisions
Manage stakeholder communications and expectations
Lead problem-solving sessions to address cross-functional issues
Build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups with competing priorities