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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Senior Strategic Communications Specialist to join our team! In this role, you will support the Chief Data Officer (CDO) of a federal Agency in Springfield, VA. You will play a key role in advancing the Agency’s data-driven initiatives, communications strategy, and organizational transformation.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Supporting the Office of the Chief Data Officer (CDO) in areas such as communications strategy, policy development, data literacy, data integrity, data standards, emerging Data Officer training requirements, metrics, reporting, and other data-related topics
Assisting in the creation and update of data strategies and policies
Participating in internal and external meetings, supporting discussions, and engaging in targeted activities related to strategic initiatives, Agency transformation, and strategic communications
Facilitating and leading data-related meetings, including preparing and disseminating briefings, meeting minutes, and follow-up actions
Conducting focused analysis and assessments to support “data-centric” strategies
Assisting with the management of Data Management Programs
Collaborating with Agency Communications Teams to maintain and organize the Chief Data Officer’s SharePoint sites, ensuring logical organization and accessibility for stakeholders
Assisting with NCERTS Taskers, including creation, submission, tracking, consolidation, compilation, and reporting of results and feedback to leadership
Assisting with Weekly Activity Reports, including creation, submission, tracking, consolidation, compilation, and reporting to leadership
Creating, writing, and finalizing documentation for communications and publications regarding Agency activities, including coordination with internal and external partners and the Agency communications division
Required Clearance:
Must be a U.S Citizen
Must hold an active TS/SCI security clearance
What Required Skills You’ll Bring:
Bachelors Degree and 7+ years of demonstrated experience in strategic communications, analysis, project planning, goal setting, mission and vision statement development, policy development, and excellent writing skills; additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Proven ability to interpret policies and direction
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience working in dynamic and demanding environments
Strong project management skills
Ability to brief senior leaders and staff to influence decisions
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
Ability to formulate, analyze, and resolve plans, policy, and business issues
Ability to prepare and present complex information effectively
Ability to lead studies and assessments
What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:
Senior program and project management support, including development and maintenance of SOPs and Plans of Actions and Milestones (POAMs)
Experience designing, developing, and implementing organizational performance metrics to measure and report progress against policy, plans, and data literacy training goals
Ability to facilitate partnerships and relationships with internal and external entities to advance Agency objectives
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required to apply, however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph clearance 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: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00We 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
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 7+ years of demonstrated experience in strategic communications, analysis, project planning, policy development, and writing
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- Ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph prior to start (selection requirement)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to interpret policies and direction
- Strong project management skills and ability to lead studies and assessments
- Ability to brief senior leaders and influence decisions
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and under pressure
- Experience maintaining and organizing SharePoint sites for leadership and stakeholders
- Experience with NCERTS taskers, reporting, consolidation, and tracking
- Senior program/project management support including SOPs and POAMs development and maintenance
- Experience designing and implementing organizational performance metrics and data literacy training measurement
- Ability to facilitate partnerships with internal and external entities to advance agency objectives
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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.
