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Parsons Corporation C-UAS Deputy Program Lead in Alexandria, Virginia
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Job Description:
Parsons is seeking a qualified Deputy Program Lead to assist with the planning, managing, and coordinating the technical process and operational integrity of the Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) program .
What You'll Be Doing:
Responsible for the direction, management, development, and guidance of C-UAS pillar managers in the Operations, Intelligence, Life Cycle Sustainment sections, and C-UAS Facility Management of the Summit Point Test Facility (SPTF), WV.
Assigns responsibility for executing project plans and assignments to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths.
Supports, but does not direct, the C-UAS Test and Evaluation team and Solutions Development team, whom are directed by the Program Lead.
Execute and implement all health, safety, and environmental policies and training in accordance with the Parsons Safety Program.
Responsible for performance, development, and mentoring of employees within assigned pillars, including recognition and disciplinary efforts.
Works with the Program Lead and pillar leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for annual budgets, spend plans, and planned projects in support of international or domestic operations.
Monitors and reports on the progress of planned projects within the program, including significant milestones and any conditions, which would affect project cost, schedule, or performance.
Present information and briefings to senior managers orally and in writing.
Conducts periodic and refresher training in accordance with program guidance from the U.S. Government and third-party contractors regarding the proper use, care, maintenance, and preventive maintenance of assigned systems.
Review, compile, and submit C-UAS Weekly Activity Report (WAR) to the Government Technical Monitor (GTM)
Ensure all emergency and routine C-UAS maintenance are conducted and reported in CMMS.
Provide daily personnel report to Core Office and OSIS II Program Office; provide any updates of personnel absences, illness, injuries, or other events that could result in a loss of work
Oversee the hiring, training, and monitoring of technical operations staff
Supervise the personnel hiring policies, procedures, and interviews; supervise and monitor implementation of HR policies and procedures when performing job duties
Mentor and motivate a geographically separated technical team to optimize their performance
Conduct annual staff appraisals and assessments to determine staff training needs
Supervise, manage, and coordinate with pillar leads to plan and implement action plans for improved technical operations
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of C-UAS technical processes, functions and requirements.
Utilize knowledge of supply chain processes, governing policies, manuals, and instructions for implementation for program milestones.
Perform document generation, review and editing for all supported projects and plans.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate and/or directed by the Core Office or Government Technical Monitor (GTM).
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years C-UAS experience
Candidate shall possess a valid Remote Pilot Certificate under Part 107 of Federal Aviation Administration and demonstrate understanding of regulations, requirements, and procedures for flying UASs.
PMP Certification or equivalent experience
14 CFR Part 107 Remote Pilot License
Earn a PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) certificate within 6 months
Candidate must have 5+ years’ experience in personnel management including the ability to manage diverse, multi-functional teams responsible for delivering high-quality technical solutions on time and within budget.
Experience with effectively and professionally communicating technical and program related information to multiple stakeholders and adherence to established communications plans.
Candidate must be able to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities in dynamic, politically sensitive environments ensuring customer expectations are managed.
Must have knowledge and experience developing project management plans, communication plans, project budget and schedules, identifying and managing risk.
Must demonstrate experience the successful planning, development and the implementation of project in terms of cost, schedule and scope.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Candidate will possess a working knowledge of project management, US Department of State Foreign Affairs Handbook (FAH) and Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) requirements, and industry standards such as PMI for project management.
Knowledge and experience with Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for loading, tracking, and closing maintenance Work Orders (WO)
Candidate will maintain a professional demeanor, demonstrating excellent oral and written communication skills to resolve issues with all stakeholders.
Ability to work within a team, take the initiative and show strong attention to detail
Candidate will maintain a professional demeanor, demonstrating excellent oral and written communication skills to resolve issues with all stakeholders.
Proactive problem solver, expected to present problems and recommendations simultaneously
Microsoft Suite of programs, to include SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, Project, etc.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Top Secret
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range:
$117,000.00 - $210,600.00
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
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Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
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