Program Assistant

Posted 7 Days Ago
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Alexandria, VA, USA
In-Office
75K-131K Annually
Entry level
Information Technology • Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Provide administrative support for a federal program: manage calendars and travel, coordinate meetings, capture meeting minutes, track tasks in DSS Task Tracker, handle government document routing, process passports/visas and badging, manage room and fleet reservations, monitor DS broadcasts, and perform ad hoc administrative duties. Must be able to obtain Secret clearance and drive to multiple locations.
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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

 

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Program Assistant to join our team! In this role you will get to efficiently manage various administrative tasks to support the smooth functioning of the program.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Manage Program POC MS Outlook calendar and distribute daily forecast of schedule.
  • Coordinate meetings at the Program POC’s request and provide availability to personnel inquiring as needed.
  • Attend and capture daily Branch and Section meeting minutes, including action items.
  • Attend and capture ad hoc meeting minutes at the request of the Program POC.
  • Create and monitor submissions for tasks via DSS Task Tracker system.
  • Serve as primary point of contact for all documents requiring government review and/or signature.
  • Collect weekly tasker information from all Sections; and coordinate review with Program POC and finalize reporting.
  • Monitor DS Broadcasts, track applicability, and alert personnel accordingly.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for facility conference rooms and fleet vehicle reservations.
  • Prepare official memorandums for issuance/renewal of Diplomatic passports.
  • Coordinate all travel arrangements including processing passports, visas and itineraries.
  • Process facility badging access requests.
  • Perform additional administrative duties as assigned.
  • Independently drive to multiple office and meeting locations as required.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience in administrative support roles.
  • Proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Office Suite, and other relevant software.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Valid drivers license
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Familiarity with government procedures and protocols preferred.
  • Experience with E2 travel systems is a plus.
  • Secret clearance desired.

Security Clearance Requirement:

A security clearance is not required to apply; however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance which requires U.S. citizenship, prior to the start date.

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: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00

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, 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

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Equivalent experience in administrative support roles
  • Proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Office Suite, and other relevant software
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
  • Valid driver's license
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
  • Familiarity with government procedures and protocols
  • Experience with E2 travel systems
  • Existing Secret clearance

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Centreville, VA
14,420 Employees
Year Founded: 1944

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.

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