Consulting Project Manager

Finance, Banking & Legal · Banking & Investments · Financial Analysis · Risk Management · Project Management

In short

Microsoft Federal is seeking a Consulting Project Manager to manage large federal contracts, including financial forecasts and contract administration. The role involves improving business efficiency and requires a U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field AND 2+ years experience in project management OR equivalent experience.
  • Active U.S. Government Top Secret /SCI Security Clearance.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
  • Pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
  • Verification of U.S citizenship.
  • Valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government clearance for citizenship verification.

Desired 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.

Benefits

  • Access to benefits and other compensation information can be found at https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Skills

Microsoft OfficeExcelPower BIPowerPointMicrosoft Copilot
#project management#federal contracts#financial forecasts#business efficiency#security clearance#US government
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Company

Microsoft

Job Posted

2 days ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

Hybrid

Salary

US$77,900–169,200 · Negotiable

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

United States

Qualification

Bachelor

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