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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Deployment Lead to join our team! This role ensures successful integration, adoption, and compliance of automation systems within FAA operations. This position is hybrid and based on customer needs, the successful candidate should expect frequent, and at times short-notice, on-site requirements at FAA Headquarters in Washington, DC. For this reason, only those located within a 100-mile radius of FAA Headquarters will be considered.
T5 Program Summary: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Technical Support Services Contract 5 (T5) to Parsons in April 2023. Parsons is the prime contractor. This $1.8+ billion contract has a 4-year base period with two 3-year options. The statement of work includes a variety of activities that support the FAA’s Capital Investment Plan (CIP) and certain reimbursable programs, the FAA NextGen Program, national security programs and aviation safety. Specifically, work includes site selection and engineering, construction, environmental and fire/life safety, equipment installation and testing, drafting, contract surveillance, and other technical services as required. Work is performed across the nation in each of the FAA’s nine regions as well as the Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey and in several U.S. territories. An average staff of 500 with a peak staff over 650 supports this contract, in addition to those subcontractors who perform construction work.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Plans and executes all aspects of assigned projects including the development of scope of work (SOW) documents, budgets, schedules, and project implementation plans.
- Coordinates project requirements with client to ensure delivery of high-quality project deliverables.
- Collaborates with Project or Program Manager to establish project schedule and budget to include the number of hours required for successful completion of project tasks; monitors progress to meet requirements.
- Anticipates project staffing needs and collaborates with the Project or Program Manager to identify and select personnel.
- Establishes objectives and conducts performance appraisals for direct reports.
- Develops project documents, processes, and procedures required to support quality control and final project deliverables.
- Establishes a project safety plan; ensures it is communicated to all employees on the job site.
- Actively promotes and supports safety, security, and quality policies; monitors the job site for good practices.
- Collaborates with project procurement staff to acquire qualified vendors for supply support or onsite tasks.
- Plans materials requirements, identifies long lead items, and works with purchasing staff to coordinate supply support for field teams.
- Establishes site security measures and monitors site access by subcontractors and others.
- Chairs regular job meetings with project stakeholders; prepares and submits a project progression summary and pending issues to client and Project/Program Manager.
- Submits regular reports to client; responds to issues and/or expectation concerns.
- Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and subcontractors.
- Reviews bid documents and assists with bidder solicitation activities.
- Documents and executes changes in scope of project.
- Anticipates problems and works with client, architects/engineers, subcontractors, and Project or Program Manager to identify and implement corrective actions.
- Keeps client and Project or Program Manager informed of the daily project activities.
- Maintains accurate documentation of job progress through daily logs and other reports.
- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's Degree in a technical, construction, or related field (or equivalent)
- 10+ years related work experience to include 3+ years in a leadership role leading a field teams
- Ability to pass a customer initiated background check
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: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00We 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 in a technical, construction, or related field (or equivalent)
- 10+ years related work experience
- 3+ years in a leadership role leading field teams
- Ability to pass a customer-initiated background check
- Located within a 100-mile radius of FAA Headquarters (Washington, DC)
- Ability to be on-site frequently and at short notice as customer needs require
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.
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