Parsons

Project Manager - Secret required

Parsons$134K — $241K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in any technical or managerial discipline.
  • 5-15+ years in program/project management.
  • Active Secret security clearance required.
  • Proven leadership managing large, multi-year programs or projects.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience with DoD standards and modular open systems preferred.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and direction of major programs and technology initiatives.
  • Define and direct short- and long-term strategic plans.
  • Oversee integration project execution to meet DoD compliance standards.
  • Track program/project progress regarding schedules and budgets.
  • Coordinate outreach to promote common standards and interoperability.
  • Support development of schedules, briefs, and progress reports.
  • Mentor cross-functional teams to meet program objectives.
  • Foster collaboration among stakeholders to align with organizational goals.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Flexible work schedules.
  • Paid holidays to accommodate personal lifestyle.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

As a Program/Project Manager at Parsons, you will join a fast-paced team supporting mission-critical requirements for the Department of War and United States Army. Become part of a diverse group of 500 professionals delivering expertise in program management, systems integration, and technology fielding across Aberdeen Proving Ground and Edgewood, Maryland, for a portfolio of efforts spanning 5 years and a total value exceeding $600 million. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with proven experience in managing complex, multi-year programs and projects, driving interoperability, compliance, and innovation to advance Army modernization and support to the warfighter.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the overall planning, direction, and success of major programs, systems development efforts, and technology initiatives.


  • Define, organize, and direct short- and long-range plans, including technical approaches, resource allocation, and milestone establishment.


  • Oversee the execution of integration projects, ensuring compliance with DoD standards and data requirements.


  • Track and report on program/project progress, including schedules, budgets, costs, and technology fielding.


  • Coordinate outreach and partner engagements to promote adoption of common standards and modular open systems approaches (MOSA, ISA).


  • Support the development of program schedules, briefs, and reports to communicate interoperability progress and cost reductions.


  • Guide and mentor cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives and deliver interoperable capabilities.


  • Foster collaboration across multiple stakeholders and ensure alignment with organizational and agency goals.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in any technical or managerial discipline.
  • 5-15+ years of professional experience in program/project management.
  • Secret is required
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing large, multi-year programs or projects.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with DoD standards, compliance, and modular open systems approaches is highly desirable.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a dynamic environment.


Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00

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!

About Parsons

Parsons Corporation is a technology-driven engineering services firm with more than 70 years of experience in the engineering, construction, technical, and professional services industries. The corporation is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, defense, security, and construction. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, systems design/engineering, cyber/converged security, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, defense, security, and construction. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, systems design/engineering, cyber/converged security, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Learn more about Parsons
Size
15,500 employees
Market Cap
$4.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$98.5 million
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+3.8%
Revenue
$3.9 billion
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