About this opportunity
Unison lists this Senior or Lead Consultant opportunity in mclean, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Unison
Unison’s products power the business of government to work smoother and smarter, making critical federal processes and acquisitions simpler and more effective. Trusted by over 200,000 federal employees and government contractors, our AI-infused software and deep domain expertise help contract shops, cost engineers, 1102s, program managers, and budgeting professionals cut through friction, keep compliance airtight, and sharpen decisions. Our federal focus brings efficiency, transparency, and clarity to complex data, regulations, and workflows, empowering agencies and executives to spend more minutes on mission and achieve strategic objectives. Unison is how federal business gets done.
Unison is proud to be recognized as a 2026 Quantum Certified Workplace™ in Washington D.C., reflecting our continued focus on building a workplace where people feel supported and teams thrive.
Position Summary
Unison Software is seeking a Senior Consultant to serve as the senior functional authority on federal acquisition engagements using Unison's acquisition, grants management, and contract lifecycle solutions.
This is a hands‑on senior consulting role. Senior Consultants own the functional solution on their engagements, set and enforce functional and configuration standards, serve as the escalation point for the most complex business process and system behavior questions, and provide direction, review, and mentorship to other Consultants. The role advises senior government stakeholders on acquisition process improvement, system adoption, and operational efficiency across both implementation and operations and maintenance (O&M) engagements.
Engagement assignment, solution complexity, and team size scale with experience level and are defined in the specific job posting.
Key Responsibilities
Own the functional solution on assigned engagements, including business process design, configuration approach, and alignment of system capabilities to mission objectives
Establish and enforce functional standards for configuration, requirements documentation, testing, and client‑facing deliverables
Provide functional direction to other Consultants, including task assignment, guidance, and review of their work products
Review configuration decisions, requirements, test cases, and client deliverables for quality, accuracy, and consistency
Serve as the functional escalation point for complex business process, configuration, and system behavior issues
Mentor and develop Consultants, building depth on the team through knowledge transfer, pairing, and structured feedback
Lead requirements gathering, business process analysis, configuration validation, testing, and user acceptance activities on the most complex workstreams
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior government stakeholders on acquisition process improvement, system adoption, and operational efficiency
Lead the deployment and adoption of new capabilities and enhancements, including training, change management, and post‑deployment support
Partner with Technical Consultants, Project Managers, and Program Managers on solution decisions, delivery sequencing, and cross‑workstream dependencies
Provide functional input into estimates, level of effort, staffing plans, and proposal and capture activities for new and follow‑on work
Assess functional, data, and adoption risk across the engagement, and communicate it clearly to project and program leadership
Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Professional consulting or functional support experience with enterprise software applications, with depth of experience commensurate with the level of the position
Experience owning functional solution design and configuration decisions across an engagement
Experience providing functional direction, work product review, and mentorship to other consultants
Experience conducting business process analysis and translating business requirements into functional solutions
Experience supporting software implementations or operations and maintenance (O&M) environments
Experience advising senior government stakeholders in a client‑facing consulting role
Hands‑on experience with Unison's PRISM acquisition platform, or with comparable federal acquisition, procurement, or grants management systems, is strongly preferred
Federal Acquisition Domain Knowledge
Familiarity with one or more of the following is preferred:
Federal acquisition and procurement lifecycle, from requirements and market research through award, administration, and closeout
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), agency supplements, and related acquisition policy
Federal acquisition, contract writing, contract lifecycle management, or grants management systems, including commercial off‑the‑shelf (COTS) implementations
Working with contracting offices, 1102 contract specialists, program offices, and financial management organizations
Federal financial systems, funding structures, and appropriations concepts
Organizational change management and user adoption in federal environments
Core Skills and Abilities
Exceptional client relationship management and consulting skills at senior government levels
Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation communication, including facilitating working sessions with senior government leadership
Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
Sound judgment in balancing client requests against scope, contract terms, and delivery capacity
Ability to balance day‑to‑day operational support with longer‑term process improvement initiatives
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and related Microsoft 365 applications
Education
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in Business, Public Administration, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Clearance
Applicants may need to be the subject of a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, to include U.S. Citizenship. Specific clearance requirements are identified in the job posting.
Work Location and Travel
Work location, on‑site requirements, and travel expectations vary by program.
In‑Person Interview:
Our hiring process requires an in‑person meeting, typically the final interview. Travel and accommodations will be provided.
Clearance:
Applicants may need to be the subject of a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, to include U.S. Citizenship.
Why Join Unison:
Unison has pioneered the creation of innovative software for federal agencies, program offices, and government contractors worldwide. We believe that there is power in moving in unison. Our culture and values reflect this belief and are central to achieving our mission of powering the business of government. Rather than chasing short‑lived tech trends, Unison delivers proven software that simplifies the complexities of federal business. Our technology combines innovative thinking with precise federal know‑how, addressing critical details others overlook. Designed with purpose and engineered to endure, our software provides consistent performance, allowing federal agencies and contractors to stay focused on their missions.
Unison provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability status, age, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Worksite address
mclean, VA, 22107, US
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