Project Manager (Department of Justice)

Project Manager (Department of Justice) The Position: We are looking for eager, driven candidates with experience in federal project management, communication, facilitation, problem-solving, and analysis to guide our teams in developing impactful solutions clients at the Department of Justice. In this role you will provide comprehensive project management support within the DOJ Criminal Division (CRM) Executive Office PMO. The Project Manager will lead multiple concurrent initiatives, facilitate cross-functional stakeholder engagement, manage requirements and delivery plans, and ensure timely execution of project workstreams across administrative units and external partners.u00a0 This role requires a deep understanding of Department of Justice software systems and the ability to modernize and implement effective project management, business analysis, process improvement initiatives across a diverse set of stakeholders. Key Responsibilities:u00a0 + Support all phases of client engagements, from strategy development to final deliverables. + Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis to identify trends, assess risks, and generate actionable insights. + Manage 3+ strategic projects concurrently, varying in scope and complexity; demonstrate agility and flexibility as priorities shift. + Execute end-to-end project management (Agile/Waterfall): chartering, planning, scheduling, execution, monitoring, risk/issue management, and sustainment. + Facilitate requirements gathering and validation through interviews, briefings, workshops, and stakeholder communications. + Develop key project artifacts: project plans, schedules, performance metrics, RAID logs, decision logs, and communications plans. + Coordinate across ADM units, CRM sections, external stakeholders, and vendors to drive progress and remove blockers. + Prepare and deliver executive-ready briefings and concise status updates to senior leaders and SMEs (e.g., CIO/CFO equivalents). + Support process improvements and automation initiatives to streamline workflows and increase productivity. + Support implementation and sustainment activities, including stakeholder role clarity, meeting cadences, and training/adoption aids. The Ideal Candidate:u00a0 Atu00a0Censeo, we areu00a0looking for unique candidates whose passion and enthusiasm willu00a0help shapeu00a0Censeou2019su00a0client insights and workplace culture.u00a0Our staff have a wide range of backgrounds, areas of expertise,u00a0personality types,u00a0andu00a0favorite breakfast foods.u00a0Our clientu00a0and culturalu00a0successesu00a0areu00a0rooted inu00a0our teamu2019su00a0innovation,u00a0creative problem solving, andu00a0collaboration. The unique perspective that you bring and the way you tackle problemsu00a0areu00a0much more important to us than whatu2019s printed on your diploma. Some of the core qualifications for the role include: Required Qualifications + Bacheloru2019s degree (or equivalent experience). + 15+ years of relevant project management experience. + 5+ years of experience supporting federal clients, preferably within the DOJ or similar federal PMO role. + Experience managing multiple strategic projects simultaneously (more than 3). + Strong communication skills with demonstrated experience presenting to senior SMEs in writing and verbally. + Experience delivering projects cutting across administrative units, external stakeholders, and vendors. + Experience with requirements gathering/analysis/validation. + Experience with Agile and Waterfall approaches and stakeholder meeting facilitation. + Must be able to pass a federal background investigation and meet client suitability requirements. Required Certification + PMP (Project Management Professional) u2014 required (no substitutions). Preferred Certifications + ScrumMaster Certification. + Agile Project Management Certification. The Company: Censeou00a0Consulting Group is au00a0top Washington D.C. basedu00a0management consulting firm dedicated to helping public sector and non-profit clients build operational excellence, deliver better outcomes, and lower cost. We take a personalized approach to strategic consulting to solve our clientsu2019 most complex problems and build operational excellence that transforms their organizations,u00a0allowing them to better deliver on their public and social missions.u00a0 Atu00a0Censeo, our award-winning culture means youu2019ll join a tight-knit community of 75u00a0brilliant andu00a0passionateu00a0colleagues.u00a0We are advocates for a better functioning public sector,u00a0and weu2019re also good friends who know the names of each otheru2019s dogs.u00a0Our philosophyu00a0is horizontal, not hierarchical, andu00a0our open-door policy encourages a culture of entrepreneurship at all levels.u00a0We share successes, make decisions together,u00a0andu00a0foster an environmentu00a0for those with passion and initiative to lead.u00a0Our colleagues bring their own unique personalities to work every day and use them to help shape our growing firmu00a0in ways that reach far beyond client projects.u00a0 The Location: Censeo Consulting Group is based in Washington D.C., a fantastic city for working professionals. We work in a hybrid setting with flexibility to work from home and work in our office conveniently located in the heart of downtown, just a few blocks away from the White House. And with many of our clients also based in D.C., we have the luxury of leaving for a meeting and being back in the office in time for post-work happy hours, team dinners, and game nights. The Fine Print: + The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $170,000 depending on experience + This is an exempt, full-time position + This role is subject to a full-timeu00a0in-person work schedule in Washington, D.C. with the possibility foru00a0hybrid if approvedu00a0 by the client. + Essential Physical Functions + Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time + Light Carrying: Physically transporting items weighing less than 15 pounds from one location to another Censeo offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, flexible and remote work opportunities, and tuition and training reimbursement. More information on our benefits and perks can be found at u00a0 Censeo is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.u00a0 Join Our Award-Winning Culture Our passion wins awards. But donu2019t just take it from usu2026u00a0 + 2024 Vault #41 Consulting 50 North America + 2024 Vault #7 Best Consulting Firm for Hours in the Office + 2023 Vault #9 Best Consulting Firm for Work/Life Balanceu00a0 + 2023 Vault #23 Best Consulting Firm for Overall Diversity + 2023 Management Consulted #3 Best Boutique Firms in Washington DC + 2022 Vault #41 Best Overall Consulting Firm to Work For + 2020 Vault #21 Best Boutique Consulting Firmu00a0 + 2019 Ivy Exec #7 Best Boutique Consulting Firmu00a0 + 2018 Consulting Magazine Best Small Firms to Work Foru00a0 + 2017 Vault #12 Best Boutique Consulting Firmu00a0 + 2016 Forbes Best Management Consulting Firms in Americau00a0 + 2015 Washington Business Journalu2019s Philanthropy Listu00a0 Powered by JazzHR

Created: 2026-02-26