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Job Description:
Location: Camp Smith, HI
Clearance Needed: Secret
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Executive Assistant/Program Analyst to join our team! In this role you will get to provide operational support on complex projects supporting a critical mission in the Indo-Pacific region. This critical role demands a dedicated professional with exceptional communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the USPACOM / CCMD structure, functions, and protocols. A successful candidate must be adept at working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, exercising sound judgment and discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality. This is a full-time, on-site position located in Honolulu, HI and a Secret clearance is required at the time of hire.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Manage front office calendars, scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings, and prioritizing commitments
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, screening calls, managing correspondence, and responding to inquiries on behalf of the front office
- Track and monitor action items, deadlines, and deliverables, ensuring timely completion
- Coordinate with other staff within the front office to ensure seamless operations
- Maintain accurate and organized files, both electronic and hard copy, ensuring easy retrieval of information
- Support the draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, memoranda, and other documents as needed
- Assist with special projects and initiatives as needed
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information and discussions
Required Education/Experience:
- 5 years of experience providing executive-level administrative support to senior military officers up to (GO/FO) or Senior Executive Service (SES) government officials
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business Administration, Political Science, Communications). Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
- Proven experience managing complex calendars, travel arrangements, and correspondence for senior leaders
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience working within the Department of War (DoW) or other government agencies
- Active Secret security clearance
Preferred Experience:
- Prior military Executive Officer or similar with knowledge and familiarity of front office protocols
- Exceptional communication skills
- Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform tools (e.g. PowerApps & PowerBI)
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, 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
- 5 years of experience providing executive-level administrative support to senior military officers up to GO/FO or Senior Executive Service (SES) government officials
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (or additional years of experience in lieu of a degree)
- Proven experience managing complex calendars, travel arrangements, and correspondence for senior leaders
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience working within the Department of War (DoW) or other government agencies
- Active Secret security clearance at time of hire
- Prior military Executive Officer or similar with front office protocol knowledge
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform tools (PowerApps, Power BI)
- Exceptional communication skills
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.
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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.
