Project Manager (Department of Justice)

Censeo Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Flexible work opportunities

Tuition and training reimbursement

Job summary

Censeo Consulting is seeking a Project Manager to support the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. Candidates should have over 15 years of project management experience, particularly within federal environments. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and involves managing multiple strategic projects while ensuring effective stakeholder communication.

The position emphasizes strong problem-solving and analytical skills, along with a preference for candidates with PMP certification. The estimated salary range is from $120,000 to $170,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant project-management experience.
• 5+ years of experience supporting federal clients, preferably within the DOJ.
• Experience managing multiple strategic projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of client engagements, from strategy development to final deliverables.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis to identify trends.
• Manage 3+ strategic projects concurrently.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Project Manager (Department of Justice)

We are looking for eager, driven candidates with federal project‑management experience, strong communication, facilitation, problem‑solving, and analytical skills. The role supports and leads several concurrent initiatives within the Department of Justice, modernizing systems and implementing effective project‑management and business‑analysis practices across a diverse set of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 while remaining agile 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.
• Support process‑improvement and automation initiatives to streamline workflows and increase productivity.
• Support implementation and sustainment activities, including stakeholder role clarity, meeting cadences, and training/adoption aids.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience).
• 15+ years of relevant project‑management experience.
• 5+ years of experience supporting federal clients, preferably within the DOJ or a similar federal PMO.
• 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, and 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) – required (no substitutions).

Preferred Certifications

• Scrum Master Certification.
• Agile Project Management Certification.

The Company

Censeo Consulting Group is a Washington D.C.‑based management consulting firm dedicated to helping public sector and non‑profit clients build operational excellence, deliver better outcomes, and lower costs.

The Location

Hybrid setting with flexibility to work from home and on‑site in Washington, D.C. (primarily downtown).

Fine Print

• Salary range: $120,000 – $170,000 (depending on experience).
• Exempt, full‑time position.
• Full‑time in‑person work schedule in Washington, D.C.; hybrid possible with client approval.
• Essential physical functions: sitting for sustained periods; light carrying of items < 15 lb.
• Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, flexible and remote work opportunities, and tuition and training reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.