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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented individual to serve as the Deputy Program Manager for the Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineering contract.

The PM will lead a contractor team performing research and development services supporting the DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate to develop and deliver responsive aviation and missile total life cycle systems engineering, prototyping, cyber, software, protective technologies, and systems simulation engineering, ultimately to enable readiness and ensure transformation of the U.S. Army to optimize joint Warfighter capabilities at the point of need.

Successful candidate will report directly to the Systems Engineering & Integration Program Director of the Defense & Space Engineering Solutions sector.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assisting the Program Manager in leading and directing the Team staff in the execution of $350M+ contract

• Supporting engagements with the government contracting office and engineering technical stakeholders as required

• Coordinating staffing efforts (new and rebalancing) to ensure priority efforts are fully staffed and executing effectively, maximizing potential for outstanding technical and management performance

• Maintain awareness of cost, labor hour, and ceiling metrics (planned, actual, variances) to maintain low risk cost and schedule outcomes

• Engaging with technical execution customers and Team staff to ensure the technical support requirements are being met, deliverables are developed on time, and execution challenges are identified and mitigated early, to maintain low risk technical performance services delivery

• Supporting the PM in planning and pursuing organic contract growth with the customer

• Promoting trust with customers, Parsons staff, and our subcontractor Team members

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 11+ years of program management experience

• Experience working a DoD program similar in size referenced under this TO.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Computer, Electrical, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Astronautical, or Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, Physics and all other engineering majors)

• Secret Security Clearance

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience in the Integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD) domain

• Active TS clearance, eligible for SCI (if either is required).

• Large contract start-up/transition-in.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.

• Personnel management and staff development experience.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Secret

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our 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.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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About Us

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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