Strategic Program Lead

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! As a Strategic Program Lead supporting federal clients, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of Accenture Federal Services’ performance across a variety of workstreams, including IT, ServiceNow, Data Science, and Business Support. You will drive the execution of complex, high-impact projects, ensuring that all solutions are closely aligned with Commander priorities and deliver measurable business outcomes. Responsibilities Lead the development and implementation of recommendations that address critical client challenges, applying creativity and broad technical knowledge. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, coordinating efforts to consistently meet and exceed client expectations. Leverage tools and methodologies such as ServiceNow, data science analytics, and business support frameworks to enhance operational efficiency. Solicit and validate functional requirements, set team priorities, and manage diverse teams to maximize client value. Manage client escalations and high-visibility projects, serving as a trusted point of contact for senior stakeholders. Build and maintain relationships across federal agencies, demonstrating a strong understanding of mission needs in this full-time, on-site role. Required Qualifications 10 years of experience leading federal programs with multi-functional teams Proven ability to manage diverse teams and deliver strong mission and business outcomes Experience transitioning federal agencies from strategy and solution design to integration and final product delivery Extensive experience eliciting requirements and establishing priorities to drive impact Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting ServiceNow, Data Science, or Business Support workstreams Strong communication skills and experience managing trusted relationships with senior military or C‑suite leaders Experience handling client escalations and high-visibility initiatives Full-time, on-site availability in Suitland, MD Ability to serve as a brand ambassador and primary point of contact across multiple client organizations Clearance Active TS/SCI clearance 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: $193,700 $220,300 USD What We Believe As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US f ... (truncated, view full listing at source)