Vice President - Federal Acquisition

Censeo Consulting Group•Washington, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Censeo Consulting Group is seeking a thoughtful, driven leader to guide a multidisciplinary 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 portfolio covering acquisition operations, data and technology, human capital management, learning and engagement, communications, and governance. The role combines program delivery, federal acquisition expertise, people leadership, process improvement, and technology-enabled change. The position leads program performance and serves as the primary contractor point of contact for Government leadership. The VP translates client priorities and user requirements into work plans, milestones, staffing decisions, and measurable outcomes; manages staff and partners; and brings together acquisition, data, technology, and organizational expertise to address cross-functional problems. The role also oversees financial performance, staffing, risks, dependencies, quality control, implementation, change management, and transition into contract performance. 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, with a tight-knit community of 75 colleagues. The role is exempt and full-time, with a full-time in-person schedule in Washington, D.C.; hybrid work may be possible if approved by the client. The stated salary range is $165,000–$225,000, depending on experience.

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 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, 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 differing 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.
Demonstrated experience improving workflows, including applying 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, coordinating teams to 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 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 Government leadership with clear, actionable recommendations and briefings.
Lead a smooth transition into contract performance while maintaining continuity of critical services.
Manage program budgets, schedules, staffing, delivery risks, and financial and performance commitments.
Develop team leads, coach staff, and establish accountability across a large delivery organization.