We are looking to hire a Consulting Project Manager to join Microsoft Federal.
The Microsoft Federal organization was established to address the unique mission, legal/regulatory requirements, and procurement rules and processes of the United States Government (USG). Microsoft Federal is committed to ensuring its resources—including appropriately qualified, experienced, and certified personnel (with necessary security clearances or eligibility)—are available as needed to meet evolving USG needs.
As a Consulting Project Manager, you will work in a PMO to maintain financial forecasts, perform contract administration, and develop processes for improving business efficiency.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
Account Delivery Management
- Support administration of large federal contracts, including processing contract modifications, amendments, and funding actions.
- Maintain financial forecasts, staffing projections, and budget tracking to support program execution.
- Review workforce capacity and resource demand, recommending labor allocations aligned with contractual requirements and available funding.
- Develop cost estimates and supporting basis-of-estimate documentation for new requirements, contract changes, and growth opportunities.
- Analyze cost drivers, labor trends, unit costs, and rate structures to support financial planning and decision-making.
- Track commitments, obligations, expenditures, burn rates, and estimate-at-completion metrics against approved budgets.
- Identify financial risks, funding shortfalls, and excess funding early and develop data-driven recommendations for corrective action.
- Produce executive-ready reports, dashboards, and briefings that simplify complex operational and financial data.
- Coordinate with program leadership and executive stakeholders to obtain approvals, communicate status, and support decision-making.
- Develop, document, and continuously improve operational and business management processes.
- Leverage automation, AI tools, and reporting solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
- Maintain compliance with security, contractual, and organizational requirements.
- Document work products, maintain operational records, and contribute to team knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in related field AND 2+ years experience in project management
- OR equivalent experience.
Other Requirements
- The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret /SCI Security Clearance. Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required pre-offer and post-hire for this role. Failure to maintain or obtain the appropriate U.S. Government clearance and/or customer screening requirements may result in employment action up to and including termination.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in related field AND 5+ years experience in project management
- OR equivalent experience.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM) certification.
- 1+ year(s) financial management experience.
- Understanding of government contract structures and the financial processes that support contract execution.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot, AI-assisted workflows, or similar generative AI tools.
Consulting Project Management IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $77,900 - $156,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $100,800 - $169,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years of project management experience, or equivalent experience
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- Ability to pass Microsoft, customer, and government security screening requirements
- U.S. citizenship verification
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of project management experience, or equivalent experience
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification
- 1+ year of financial management experience
- Understanding of government contract structures and financial processes supporting contract execution
- Experience using Microsoft Office, Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot, AI-assisted workflows, or similar generative AI tools
Microsoft Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is presented as broadly competitive overall, with clear role/level/location variation and an emphasis on using posted ranges and band information for apples-to-apples comparisons.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout, highlighted by a strong 401(k) match structure and immediate vesting, plus additional plan features for tax-advantaged saving.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are portrayed as a meaningful strength, with substantial paid parental leave and added supports like back-up care and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
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