Policy Projects Lead - Cross-Functional Delivery

Accenture Federal Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services in Washington, DC, seeks a Project Management Specialist to coordinate cross‑functional policy initiatives, track schedules, and ensure timely delivery of high‑quality policy products across programs.

You will prepare agendas, capture decisions, manage risks, and create dashboards for leadership, leveraging project management tools and strong communication to keep stakeholders aligned in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, policy support, consulting, or related roles.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in fast-paced environments.
• Familiarity with project management software and collaboration tools.
• Interest in policy development and cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support development and tracking of project schedules, milestones, and dependencies.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners to gather updates and maintain alignment with project leads.
• Prepare meeting agendas, take notes, and track action items.
• Identify scheduling risks or delays and flag them to project leads.
• Create dashboards, status reports, and documentation for leadership.
• Maintain consistent project management processes and tools across workstreams.

Skills

Project coordination

Policy support

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Tools

Project management software

Collaboration tools

Job description

Accenture Federal Services in Washington, DC, seeks a Project Management Specialist to coordinate cross‑functional policy initiatives, track schedules, and ensure timely delivery of high‑quality policy products across programs.

You will prepare agendas, capture decisions, manage risks, and create dashboards for leadership, leveraging project management tools and strong communication to keep stakeholders aligned in a fast-paced environment.