Vice President - Federal Acquisition

Censeo Consulting Group•Washington, DC

4d•$165,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

Censeo Consulting Group is seeking a thoughtful, driven leader with experience in federal acquisition, program management, people leadership, process improvement, and technology-enabled change to guide a team supporting the General Services Administration’s Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS). The Vice President - Federal Acquisition, also described as a Senior Program Manager, will lead a multidisciplinary team supporting AAS operations and mission across acquisition operations, data and technology, human capital management, learning and engagement, communications, and governance. The role is based in Washington, D.C. and is subject to a full-time in-person work schedule, with the possibility of hybrid work if approved by the client. It is an exempt, full-time position. The stated salary range is $165,000–$225,000, depending on experience. Censeo describes its culture as collaborative, entrepreneurial, horizontal, and supportive of staff taking initiative.

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, with responsibility for 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, including defining shared outcomes, assigning responsibilities, and managing dependencies across functional teams.
Record of identifying and implementing workflow improvements, including use of 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 five 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.
Identify and implement business process improvements, strengthen customer service, and apply effective commercial management practices.
Partner with the Data Lead to apply analytics, automation, and approved AI capabilities to improve workflows and decision-making.
Lead implementation and change management to embed new processes and tools in 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.