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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Operations Manager to join our Engineered Systems Business team, which supports federal markets including infrastructure solutions, security and mission solutions, aviation, threat reduction and remediation. This role reports to the VP of Operation for ES. This role will assist in setting the conditions for the businesses success by partnering in the development and implementation of sound operational business and program practices, developing processes and employing modern told (e.g. AI/ML).
What You'll Be Doing:
- Partnering with corporate program leadership to develop and implement program leadership policies, processes, tools and trainings, including the potential development and deployment of a program leadership certification program
- Explore AI/ML and other modern technologies and tools for applications to problem sets
- This role will include other duties assigned and as required to support the overall health of business operations, including the development of senior level presentation materials
- Work ‘hands on’ with sector and program leaders to improve low performing programs and to capitalize on high performing program practices.
- Partner across the entire company to glean best practices and applications for ES.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Knowledge of the ES business to enable the identification of risks and opportunities across the business.
- 4-year degree in Engineering, Business, or related field, and 10 years of related work experience, including some experience with businesses >$1B in revenue per year.
- A background in federal contracting.
- Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures.
- Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
- English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
- Ability to travel occasional domestically and internationally to work with mission partners.
- Ability to influence across an organization and multiple profit and loss and functional positions
- Ability to present to senior leadership
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis 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, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.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 in Engineering, Business, or related field
- 10 years of related work experience, including experience with businesses >$1B annual revenue
- Background in federal contracting
- Knowledge of the Engineered Systems business to identify risks and opportunities
- Experience with organizational and management practices for analysis, evaluation, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures
- Familiarity with modern office practices, methods, computer equipment and applications
- Strong English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation
- Ability to travel occasionally domestically and internationally
- Ability to influence across an organization and multiple profit and loss and functional positions
- Ability to present to senior leadership
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.
