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Accenture Federal Services is seeking a talented program operations professional to be part of a team delivering cross-functional initiatives in technology, data analysis & reporting, process improvement, and resource management. Our Legal team includes Legal, Contract Management, Governance & Policy, Supply Chain Risk Management, Subcontract Management and Procurement, and the office of the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer. Together we help AFS achieve high performance by operating effective systems of compliance and risk management and creating a culture of trust and integrity where people are free to do their best work.
Reporting to the Strategic Programs and Operations Manager, you will join a small team striving to provide innovative solutions to the Legal team and the company overall. As this team often quickly delivers and pivots its focus, the successful candidate should have strong organizational skills and attention to detail, a collaborative work style, superior communications skills, and the ability to manage multiple work streams in a fast-paced environment.
The work

• Execute initiatives to increase Legal operational efficiency and effectiveness. Examples include: workflow analysis, technology planning, design of dashboards & reports, matter management systems, benchmarking
• Design, build, then manage new processes and tools - from spend/matter management to workflow to business analytics
• Assist leads within the Legal function (e.g. Litigation, Contracting, Compliance) in their delivery of services across AFS
• Optimize Legal department SharePoint sites
• Coordinate communications for assigned initiatives, including team calls, agenda and materials to keep relevant stakeholders informed and engaged
• Help manage the critical path, project dependencies, completion, milestone compliance and cost/budget of Legal department initiatives
• Drive special projects

What you need

• Must be a US Citizen
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field
• 3 years of relevant experience in consulting or program management roles
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong (visual) and concise deliverables
• Very strong written and verbal executive communications skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (especially Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Experience with Microsoft Power Tools (Power Automate, Power BI)
• Ability to establish and meet deadlines, work independently and accurately under pressure, and manage multiple projects and priorities

Bonus if you have

• Experience in developing, implementing, and enhancing business processes
• Experience in Microsoft Copilot or other AI tools to improve operational efficiency
• Experience in implementing technology systems or tools
• Experience supporting attorneys with various legal tasks
• Experience in Vendor Management

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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and 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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$69,900-$153,000 USD
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