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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a dynamic Senior Technical Program Manager to join our High Consequence Missions (HCM) team. We are looking for an experienced and visionary leader who understands and anticipates our nation’s critical technology needs in the convergence of RF, Electronic Warfare, Signal Processing, Artificial Intelligence, and modern hardware architectures for application to emerging multi-domain operations missions. The ideal candidate brings a broad and deep technical background to propose novel solutions to these critical mission needs, working across Parsons and building partnerships with like-minded industry partners. As a Senior Technical PM you will:

• Leads solutioning, architecture, and design to establish vision and roadmaps for programs, focused on Electronic Warfare, Signal Processing, and modern hardware architectures and applications.  Apply analytical approaches to architect bespoke solutions to counter sophisticated and emerging threats.
• Be responsible for identifying, defining, planning, and establishing the initial execution of Electronic Warfare programs within the HCM team.
• Oversee full system design lifecycle for complex systems, including requirements definition, design, implementation, algorithm development, verification, and maintenance of systems deployed within advanced computing environments or onto tactical mission platforms.
• Provide technical and programmatic leadership on executing programs that are consistent with the technology and mission profile.  Lead diverse, multi-disciplinary teams to achieve program objectives on time and budget.   Ensure program milestones are achieved and program risk is managed.
• Participate in internal efforts to analyze engineering processes and procedures and work with the technical team to institute improvements that benefit mission and customer.

You will engage in senior-level conversations both internal to the company, across the industry, and with customers. You will work with a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about our mission and bring complementary subject matter expertise. You will have opportunities for both mentoring and mentorship within our organization. This position reports to a Senior Director or Vice President within Parsons Defense & Intelligence.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 15+ years of diversified experience in specialized technology development efforts functioning as a Portfolio Lead, Technical Program Manager, Senior Engineer, and/or direct customer mission experience.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct customer community outreach, building and executing customer contact plans to position Parsons' capabilities at the most senior levels - as well as influencing requirements and acquisition strategies.
• Ability to build and maintain a documented technology strategy and roadmap that identifies strategic mission and technology thrusts, investments, and opportunities within a technology and mission domain orientation.
• Proven track record to build and successfully execute technology development strategies that have led to the creation and successful execution of programs (i.e., $10M or greater).
• Understanding of current technology trends, mission needs, and competitive technical solutions in this space.
• Deep technical subject matter expertise and experience and knowledge in the Electronic Warfare, Signal Processing, Radio Frequency, and hardware development domains – especially with application of artificial intelligence and specialized hardware approaches to solving critical and emerging problems.   
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present, and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level.
• Must be willing and able to travel, as required, 5-20%.
• TS/SCI government security clearance required.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Persistent problem solver with a tenacious drive to win.
• Demonstrates ability to influence, inspire trust, and establish & sustain credibility.
• Able to develop budgets and manage pursuit and bid dollars effectively.
• Understanding of competitors’ capabilities and ability to devise plans to position the company to be successful in pursuits aligned with our capabilities.
• Ability to act as a Parsons ambassador to support participation in applicable conferences, exhibits, and industry engagements to promote Parsons’ capabilities.
• Proven track record to build and successfully execute technology development strategies that have led to the creation and successful execution of large programs (i.e., $50M or greater).

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.​

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: $128,700.00 - $231,700.00

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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