Payments Consultant

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! The Work: The Payments Consultant will support federal e‑commerce storefronts and payment initiatives by combining strong payment operations knowledge with solid project management skills. In this role, you’ll help shape business requirements, partner with technical teams working in Agile environments, and guide clients through implementing and improving their payment workflows. We’re looking for someone who understands payment operations from both the technical and business perspectives. You’ll provide thoughtful analysis, identify opportunities to streamline processes, and help business and finance teams optimize how they manage payments. This role involves program management across the full payments lifecycle—including payments, refunds, and chargebacks—so comfort working with transaction data and payment metrics is essential. You’ll translate complex concepts into clear, practical recommendations that enhance performance, strengthen compliance, and improve the overall user experience for federal stakeholders. Here's what you need: Bachelor’s degree + 2 years relevant experience OR 4 years relevant experience in lieu of degree Project Management experience Adept at Business Requirements Gathering Business Process Documentation expertise Payment Operations experience Bonus points if you have: Payments Cards Regulatory and Compliance experience Experience working with payment processors, networks, card brands, banks, or other financial institutions Technical architecture design experience Experience working on fraud mitigation processes or applications As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: $80,800 $125,200 USD What We Believe As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our e ... (truncated, view full listing at source)