Program Controls Specialist (Various Levels)

Posted:
3/12/2025, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ Los Angeles, California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Product

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for amazingly talented Program Controls Specialists to join our team! In this role you will get to assists in responsibilities related to cost control, budget control, data management, reporting and the project control system.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Assists in responsibilities related to cost control, budget control, data management, reporting and the project control system.
  • Identifies best practices and coordinate the development and implementation of project controls tools and procedures to support these best practices.
  • Hands on, detailed analysis and validation of data to ensure accuracy and reasonableness.
  • Organizes program and project level data to enable timely and accurate reports.
  • Develops metrics and reports so that accurate and timely information can be provided to management and stakeholders.
  • Develops new program and project control processes and procedures related to budgets, estimates, schedules and roll up of program information.
  • Reviews proposed project budget and scope changes for proper justification and documentation.
  • Troubleshoots project-specific budget, scope, schedule, funding or documentation issues working with other Divisions, Branches or Departments.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Experience in Project Controls work, including planning, budgeting, estimating, forecasting, scheduling, cost control, schedule control, and project reporting
  • Experience as a Program or Project Controls Specialist in a government agency or infrastructure engineering and construction projects, using state-of-the-art productivity and Project Control tools such as Oracle Primavera, Contract Manager, Unifier, Timberline Gold Job Cost & Accounting System, or similar program management software
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Information Technology, Finance/Accounting or Business Administration

Qualification Levels:

Program Controls Specialist I:

  • BA/BS and 1+ years of relevant experience

Program Controls Specialist II:

  • BA/BS and 3+ years of relevant experience

Program Controls Specialist III:

  • BA/BS and 5+ years of relevant experience

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range: $68,400.00 - $161,400.00

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.

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