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Job Description:
Parsons is is seeking a talented Configuration and Data Manager to join our growing team! In this role, supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Program Office, you will support multiple programs dedicated to developing, refining, and testing MDA target systems designed to evaluate U.S. missile defense capabilities.
What You'll Be Doing:
Program Data Management: Organize and maintain program assets, including reports, briefings, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
Data Dissemination & Tracking: Manage the intake, routing, tracking, and archival of MDA development data.
Collaboration Tools Administration: Serve as the lead administrator for the program’s Integrated Data Environment (IDE), managing MDA SharePoint sites and shared data repositories.
Milestone Review Support: Facilitate major program reviews by coordinating logistics, compiling briefing decks, tracking objective evidence, and recording action items.
Contract Data Deliverables (CDRLs): Oversee the end-to-end CDRL lifecycle, including receipt, tracking, forecasting, and cross-functional distribution.
Configuration Control Boards (CCB): Support prime contractor CCB activities by logging change requests, preparing supporting data packages, and documenting meeting minutes and action items.
Knowledge Management: Maintain the Lessons Learned database, overseeing the drafting, coordination, archival, and distribution of findings across government and industry stakeholders.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Active DoD Security Clearance.
Bachelor's Degree, with additional years of experience able to count in lieu of a degree
5+ years of experience, with additional education and certifications able to count towards total years of experience
Proven background establishing and maintaining strict configuration-controlled environments.
Ability to review systems engineering documentation to verify accuracy and alignment with program specifications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience delivering structured, audience-tailored presentations and reports.
What Desired Skills You Might Bring:
Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of data/configuration management experience supporting missile defense or large-scale, complex DoD programs.
Familiarity with MDA and System Engineering processes.
Hands-on proficiency with tools such as Windchill, SharePoint, MS Teams, Power BI, Jira, DOORS, Cameo, and Git.
Experience applying AI/ML tools to enhance data analytics, workflow automation, and process improvement.
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.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.Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00We 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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Active Department of Defense security clearance; active Secret clearance is required
- Bachelor's degree, with additional years of experience accepted in lieu of the degree
- At least 5 years of experience, with additional education and certifications potentially counting toward experience
- Experience establishing and maintaining strict configuration-controlled environments
- Ability to review systems engineering documentation for accuracy and alignment with program specifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including structured presentations and reports tailored to different audiences
- Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of data or configuration management experience supporting missile defense or complex Department of Defense programs
- Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency and systems engineering processes
- Hands-on proficiency with Windchill, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Power BI, Jira, DOORS, Cameo, and Git
- Experience applying AI/ML tools to data analytics, workflow automation, and process improvement
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
