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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for a dynamic Program Manager to lead a major cybersecurity program delivering advanced cyber forensics capabilities in support of a critical Government mission. This is more than a management role — it’s an opportunity to lead exceptional technical talent, strengthen a high-visibility customer relationship, and drive mission success in one of the most important areas of cybersecurity. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, know how to lead experts, and are passionate about building teams that deliver at the highest level, we want to hear from you.
In this role, you will lead a large, technically accomplished team delivering the full spectrum of cyber forensics support to our Government customer. As the primary interface between Parsons and the customer, you will be responsible for driving program execution, maintaining strong customer relationships, ensuring delivery excellence, and positioning the team to consistently exceed expectations. You will play a critical role in aligning technical performance, operational priorities, staffing, and long-term program success.
This position is ideal for a leader who can balance customer engagement, team leadership, operational excellence, and talent development. You will work side-by-side with highly skilled cybersecurity professionals, helping remove obstacles, create growth opportunities, and foster an environment where experts can do their best work. Your leadership will directly influence mission success while also shaping the future of a deeply talented team.
Beyond the work itself, you’ll be joining Parsons’ local Analytics & Engineering community — a team with a strong culture of cybersecurity excellence, collaboration, and connection. We invest in both mission success and team culture through regular social events, technical talks, training opportunities, and hands-on innovation experiences. From ice cream socials and pizza lunches to family-friendly seasonal events and technical engagement through our Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Lab in Columbia, MD, we work hard to create an environment where people enjoy showing up, learning, and contributing.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage a large cybersecurity team delivering the full suite of cyber forensics capabilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact between Parsons and the Government customer
- Ensure high-quality program execution, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction
- Oversee staffing, task execution, priorities, schedules, and overall program health
- Partner closely with technical subject matter experts to maximize team effectiveness and mission impact
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and career development support to team members
- Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement
- Anticipate customer needs, identify risks early, and implement solutions that keep the program on track
- Help position the team and program for sustained success and growth
What Required Skills You’ll Bring
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Active PMP certification
- Bachelors and 15+ years total experience.
- At least 5 years of experience within the last 10 years managing projects or programs of similar size and complexity
- At least 3 years of experience within the last 5 years overseeing and determining manpower requirements for projects of similar size and complexity
- At least 3 years of experience within the last 5 years performing financial and performance monitoring of contracts (e.g., performance metrics)
- Demonstrated success leading large, complex teams in a mission-driven environment
- Strong customer-facing communication and relationship management skills
- Ability to make decisions and commit the organization in response to Government issues, concerns, and comments, and proactively alert the Government to potential contractual or programmatic/resource limitations
- Ability to lead technical teams while aligning operational execution with strategic priorities
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
What Desired Skills You’ll Bring
- Experience managing cybersecurity, digital forensics, or other highly technical mission support programs
- Prior experience supporting Government or national security customers
- Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and grow talent in complex operational environments
- Experience balancing technical delivery, customer expectations, staffing, and program performance
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.Salary Range: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00We 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
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- Active PMP certification
- Bachelor’s degree
- 15+ years of total professional experience
- At least 5 years within the last 10 years managing projects or programs of similar size and complexity
- At least 3 years within the last 5 years overseeing and determining manpower requirements for projects of similar size and complexity
- At least 3 years within the last 5 years performing financial and contract performance monitoring
- Experience leading large, complex teams in a mission-driven environment
- Strong customer-facing communication and relationship management skills
- Ability to make decisions and commit the organization in response to Government issues, concerns, and comments
- Ability to identify contractual or programmatic/resource limitations and proactively alert the Government
- Ability to lead technical teams while aligning operational execution with strategic priorities
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Experience managing cybersecurity, digital forensics, or highly technical mission support programs
- Prior experience supporting Government or national security customers
- Experience leading high-performing teams and developing talent in complex operational environments
- Experience balancing technical delivery, customer expectations, staffing, and program performance
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.
