Consulting Project Manager - CTJ - TS/SCI

Consulting Project ManagerWe 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.ResponsibilitiesSupport 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.QualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree in related field AND 2+ years experience in project management OR equivalent experience.Other RequirementsSecurity Clearance Requirements: Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: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.Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment. Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government clearance.Preferred QualificationsBachelor'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: 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.