Senior Manager, Federal Policy Consultant - Public Sector, Intel

BDO USA, P.C.•Mclean, VA

9h•$185,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

BDO is seeking a senior manager level professional to serve as a policy consultant and advisor to a U.S. federal agency office responsible for oversight of a Working Capital Fund. This role supports federal policy development, governance analysis, regulatory drafting, and organizational change efforts within a high-security client environment. The individual in this position will develop clear policy and governance documentation, advise client leadership on implementation considerations, and support stakeholder coordination, executive briefings, and contract deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, required
Four (4) or more years of federal policy analysis, policy development, regulatory drafting, required
Ten (10) or more years of government consulting, public sector advisory, or other relevant experience, required.
Experience supporting a U.S. federal agency office with policy, governance, or regulatory efforts, required
Experience drafting formal policy or governance documentation, required
Experience leading complex federal client engagements, project teams, or policy initiatives, required
Experience working within a federal government contracting environment, required
Active Top Secret security clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph, required
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, required
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for development of policy documents, briefing materials, and executive presentations, required
Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat, required
Knowledge of federal policy development processes, regulatory drafting principles, and agency governance structures
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to draft clear, concise, and enforceable policy documents
Ability to analyze complex information and develop practical recommendations
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with client and engagement teams
Ability to maintain confidentiality and operate effectively in a high-security environment
Ability to build effective working relationships with client personnel and firm leadership

Nice To Haves

Focus in Public Policy, Public Administration, Government, Political Science, Law, Economics, or Business Administration, preferred
Master’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Government, Law, or Business Administration, preferred
Eight (8) or more years of federal policy analysis, policy development, regulatory drafting, preferred
Experience supporting organizational change initiatives, preferred
Experience supporting Working Capital Fund oversight activities within a federal environment, preferred
Experience working in a classified federal environment, preferred
Progressive experience in managing or leading firm initiatives, client project activities, and staff, preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP), preferred
Prosci Change Management Certification, preferred
Certified Management Consultant (CMC), preferred
Knowledge of Working Capital Fund oversight considerations, preferred
Ability to travel based on client and engagement needs, preferred

Responsibilities

Advises federal agency leadership and program stakeholders on policy formulation, interpretation, and implementation related to Working Capital Fund oversight
Develops and reviews policy frameworks, governance structures, and regulatory documentation
Drafts organizational charters, policy memoranda, internal directives, governance documents, and proposed federal regulatory language
Analyzes statutes, regulations, executive branch guidance, agency directives, and internal governance documents to identify policy requirements and operational impacts
Evaluates existing policies and regulations to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and areas requiring revision
Supports organizational change efforts by incorporating governance, role clarity, and implementation considerations into policy development
Facilitates working sessions, stakeholder interviews, and document reviews to gather requirements and validate policy intent
Coordinates with client leadership, legal counsel, program offices, budget stakeholders, and operational teams on planning, execution, and review activities
Prepares executive-level briefings, presentations, issue papers, and status updates for client leadership
Manages project plans, deliverable schedules, quality reviews, and risk tracking for federal consulting engagements
Ensures work products meet contractual requirements, quality standards, security requirements, and client expectations
Supports or leads task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership
Communicates status, risks, and recommendations to team management and client stakeholders
Evaluates work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and value to the client
Supports business development, proposal efforts, recruiting activities, and other firm initiatives, as assigned
Other duties as required
May supervise the day-to-day workload of Public Sector direct reports related to client projects, business development, and other activities, including maintaining team productivity and review of work products
Evaluates the performance of any Public Sector direct reports and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes the annual performance evaluation for Public Sector staff, as appropriate
Serves as a mentor and career advisor to Public Sector staff, as appropriate