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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Strategic Engagement & Data/AI Policy Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to drive high-level communications, stakeholder engagement, and policy/operational support to advance the JS CDAO’s mission and Data/AI initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing:

Strategic Communications & Engagements (approx. 20 hrs/week)

• Draft briefing materials, talking points, action memoranda, and other communications products to support JS CDAO engagements with senior leaders, Congress, Allies/Partners, and industry
• Shape organizational messaging to ensure alignment across Department, interagency, and partner communications
• Facilitate outreach by preparing for and staffing recurring meetings with stakeholders across the Joint Staff and Department
• Draft responses to congressional RFIs and prepare material for CDAO’s DAAI-related engagements
• Support staffing, adjudication, and tasker management within ETMS2 on behalf of the OCDAO

Policy, Strategy & Operations (Approx. 20 hrs/week)

• Provide subject matter expertise in Data/AI/Tech policy to support development of strategic frameworks (e.g., Data Framework, Application Framework, AI/ML strategy documents)
• Lead or contribute to drafting, reviewing, and coordinating strategic documentation, white papers, and guidance for Department and Joint Staff consumption
• Support organizational strategy, governance, and front-office operations to ensure sustainability, transparency, and resourcing
• Provide PPBE support including spend plans, budget exhibits, and issue papers to ensure adequate organizational resourcing
• Operate with a COO-style mindset to anticipate requirements, align resources, and integrate operations across JS directorates and leadership priorities
• Serve as a trusted advisor to government leadership on matters of data, AI, and digital transformation policy

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at the time of hire
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public policy, data/AI, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in strategic communications, policy development, or digital transformation support within DoD or federal agencies
• Demonstrated ability to draft high-quality communications products and policy documents for senior-level audiences
• Experience with Joint Staff, OSD, or Service-level operations and familiarity with JS tasker processes (e.g., ETMS2)
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience engaging senior leaders, Congress, industry, and international partners

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Advanced degree in public policy, national security, or technology management
• Hands-on experience with Data/AI/ML policy or strategy in a defense or federal context
• PPBE experience supporting program offices or Joint Staff elements
• Ability to synthesize technical and policy inputs into clear, actionable recommendations
• Entrepreneurial/COO-style mindset, with demonstrated success standing up or maturing organizations or programs

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: $108,700.00 - $190,200.00

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, 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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