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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Manager, Strategic Planning and Roadmap Management to join our team! In this role you will get to provide program execution and leadership on mission critical programs supporting Air Force Sentinel, ICBM and related programs. You will become part of Parsons 79 year legacy team designing and supporting ICBM systems and ground infrastructure.
This role will be located onsite in Ogden, Utah.
What You'll Be Doing:
• Responsible for programmatic risk management process, risk impact assessment and coordination, risk resolution tracking, and technical risk coordination.
• Oversees planning, staffing, and budgetary matters to ensure timely delivery of contractual commitments to the government
• Manages all aspects of a major Air Force contracts to include leadership, technical performance, personnel and financial performance
• Directs and manages personnel issues to include interviewing, hiring, performance evaluation and determining proper compensation
• Organizes and oversees technical performance on the contract and ensure delivery of all required deliverables
• Communicates daily with peers within the business unit as well as customers, Site Leads and Senior Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) to identify and resolve problems and challenges to ensure sound execution of contracted effort to include successfully resolving issues requiring senior level (government and corporate) attention
• Travels (sometimes frequent) to various program sites as necessary to ensure sound program execution
• Identifies, develops, and implements efficiencies that enhance productivity and/or reduce overall contract costs to the government
• Leads, guides and mentors other team members
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
• 15+ years of experience and a BA or BS degree in Management, Business, Engineering or related field or MS degree + 12 years of experience
• PMP or PgMP certified or equivalent as appropriate for level of appointment/profession
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to develop/lead a high performing team focused on the customer’s mission
• Outstanding analytic and problem solving skills
• Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI 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.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!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
- 15+ years experience with BA/BS in Management, Business, Engineering or related field (or MS + 12 years)
- PMP or PgMP certification or equivalent
- Active Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance
- Experience managing major Air Force contracts, including staffing, budgeting, technical and financial performance
- Strong leadership skills with ability to develop and lead high performing teams
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and interact with DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Ability to travel to program sites (sometimes frequent)
- High degree of originality, creativity, and initiative with minimal supervision
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.
