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Job Description:

Vaxcom, a Parsons Company, is seeking a Program Manager (PM) to join our team with specialized expertise in armed security programs. This position will be in Northern Virginia.  In this role you will get to lead and oversee the successful delivery of physical security services, ensuring adherence to budget, timeline, safety, and quality standards.  This role demands specific expertise in government site security protocols, both interior and exterior, individual weapons systems including the AR15 (M4) platform, pistols, batons and handcuffs and the ability to identify and mitigate threats in a real-world environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning, execution and delivery of armed security guard service to Vaxcom clients ensuring the adherence to timelines, budget and contractual obligations. 
• Support client CONUS/OCONUS mission requests and manage, schedule and mobilize qualified personnel on a case by case basis (as needed). 
• Develop and implement program strategies, objectives and deliverables in alignment with client needs and government regulations. 
• Monitor and manage program performance, including resource allocation, risk management and quality control. 
• Responsible for the management of subcontractors. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, ensuring all program requirements and standards are met, and provide regular updates/reports to clients and stakeholders on progress, challenges and successes. 
• Lead, mentor and manage a team of security professional and support staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. 
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback and implement development plans to enhance team capabilities and morale.
• Ensure all team members are properly trained and equipped to perform their duties; to include ensuring their weapons qualifications and security certifications are up to date/current. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Business Management, Technology Management, Project Management (or) Bachelor of Science in Engineering, or related field of study preferably with three progressive years of experience. 
• Minimum of 10 years related experience with at least five years’ experience in security management or program management, with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role within the government contracting/security sector. 
• Strong understanding of federal regulations, compliance requirements and security operations. 
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph required. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in relevant field. 
• Program Management Professional Certification (PgMP).
• Proven track record in managing large-scale security programs, exceptional problem-solving abilities and experience with advanced security technologies. 
• Experience supporting government programs/contracts within the Intelligence Community (IC). 

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, 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

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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