Summary
Accenture Federal Services is a technology company serving the US federal government across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. The Legal Strategic Programs and Operations Consultant will deliver cross-functional initiatives focused on Legal operational efficiency, technology, data analysis and reporting, process improvement, and resource management.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- Must be a US Citizen
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field
- 2 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
- 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
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Must be a US Citizen
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field
- 2 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
Nice to Haves
- 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
Benefits
- 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.
- Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits.