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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Deputy Senior Program Manager!

• Program Planning and Execution.  Assist in developing USAF ESS/IBDSS program management plans, schedules, budgets, and strategies.  Ensure program milestones are met on time, within budget, and with desired quality.  Coordinate activities across different teams or departments involved in the program.  Alert the Sr. Program Manager to support function shortfalls and offer solutions to cover gaps.
• Stakeholder Management.  Serve as a secondary key point of contact for internal/external stakeholders when the Senior Program Manager is not available.  Communicate program status, issues, and achievements to stakeholders.  Work to resolve any issues or conflicts that may arise during the course of the program.
• Risk & Opportunity Management.  Identify potential risks to the success of the program and opportunities to improve efficiency.  Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks and action opportunities.
• Resource Allocation.  Assist in allocating resources (e.g., personnel, budget) efficiently across projects within the program.   Monitor resource utilization and make adjustments as necessary.
• Quality Assurance.  Ensure all aspects of the program are executed according to established standards and practices.  Implement continuous improvement processes throughout the lifecycle of the program.
• Safety.  Monitor the program’s designated safety officer.  Ensure all aspects of all hazards analysis planning and project safety plans are complete, submitted, and reviewed.
• Reporting.   Prepare reports on program progress, challenges, and outcomes for senior management.  Analyze data to provide insights into performance improvements or resource allocation.
• Team Leadership.  Support in leading and motivating team members assigned to the program.  Facilitate collaboration among team members, corporate service centers/shared services, and external stakeholders to achieve program/project objectives.
• Proposals. Lead and support USAF program proposal and change order efforts. Facilitate collaboration and coordination among all team members and corporate service centers.
• Process and Control. Ensure team members are trained and following established procedures. Establish control and regular audit mechanisms. Directly supervise Project support personnel in the accomplishment of project administration and the on-time delivery of project deliverables.
• Communication Plan. Assist Senior Program Manager with establishing a robust team and stakeholder communication plan, to include a supervision/leadership matrixed notification plan.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Degree/Certificate Human Resources, or closely related field.
• 10+ years of proven experience in project management, operations, and/or related areas.
• Direct leadership experience in maintenance and sustainment of IBDSS systems.
• Operations and integration experience synonymous with current end user methods and procedures.
• Direct field experience with IBDSS systems and technologies.
• Previous, verifiable experience with the PMO customer and end-users.
• Strong leadership skills with an ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• Exceptional communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Working proficiency in project/program management software tools (e.g., MS Project).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a Secret clearance.
• Ability to meet Parsons’ Project Management Certification requirement.
• Ability to assume leadership/supervision roles and communicate with the customer independently within two weeks of hire.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• High level of organizational abilities.
• Adaptability to rapidly changing environments.
• Attention to detail with a focus on quality and safety outcomes.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Secret Clearance

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.

Salary Range:

$117,000.00 - $227,900.00

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!

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