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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a talented individual to serve as the Program Manager for the Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineering contract.

The PM will lead a contractor team performing research and development services supporting the DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate to develop and deliver responsive aviation and missile total life cycle systems engineering, prototyping, cyber, software, protective technologies, and systems simulation engineering, ultimately to enable readiness and ensure transformation of the U.S. Army to optimize joint Warfighter capabilities at the point of need.

Successful candidate will report directly to the Systems Engineering & Integration Program Director of the Defense & Space Engineering Solutions sector.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading and directing the staff in the execution of $350M+ contract
• Serving as the primary interface to the government contracting office and engineering technical stakeholders
• Organizing the team, coordinating staffing efforts, and re-balancing efforts to ensure priority efforts are fully staffed and effectively executing, maximizing potential for outstanding technical and management performance
• Controlling cost and labor hour execution within ceilings and ensuring deliverables are provided within the required timeline
• Engaging with customers to ensure the team is meeting both technical support and contract execution needs
• Proactively engaging with customers to identify opportunities for organic growth on the existing contract
• Tracking opportunities for follow-on work opportunities to ensure continuation of efforts for the engineering staff
• Establishing trust with the government customers, across the Parsons staff, and with our subcontract partners

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 16+ years of program management experience
• Experience managing a DoD program similar in contract value and complexity
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Computer, Electrical, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Astronautical, or Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, Physics and all other engineering majors)
• Secret Security Clearance

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience in the Integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD) domain
• Active TS clearance, eligible for SCI (if either is required)
• Large contract start-up/transition-in
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
• Personnel management and staff development experience.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Secret

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.

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, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 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!

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