• Job Description

  Req#: R141529
  In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
  When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.
  Job Description:
  Location: Centreville, VA or remote
  Imagine yourself working on an effort to help the Army dominate the air domain in future operational environments. Parsons is hiring a Project Manager responsible for the successful execution of a program in support of the US Army Program Executive Office – Aviation (PEO AVN). The ideal candidate will have 10+ years’ uniformed/DoD experience and have a history of successfully running projects, contracts, operations, and test and evaluation events within the Department of Defense. Previous experience with the Army strongly preferred. The candidate must enjoy working in a high tempo environment with other high-performing personnel.
  Specific Responsibilities:
  • Planning and defining project goals and devising methods to accomplish them

  • Tracking estimate to completion metrics, finances/invoices, personnel management including recruitment and retention, subcontracts, and project deliverables

  • Managing project risks and developing risk-management processes

  • Coordinating with corporate support functions to ensure successful project execution

  • Assisting the Program Manager/Deputy Program Manager in capturing contract-level metrics to include but not limited to: accomplishments, schedule, financials, quality, staffing, security, deliverables, and stakeholder communication

  • Developing in-depth knowledge of PEO AVN client objectives, subcontract terms, and relevant policies

  • Working with other managers, technical teams, and discipline leads to develop ROMs, budgets, schedules, best value analysis and plans for the various elements of each project; ensuring that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans

  • Monitoring and reporting to management on the progress of all project activity, including significant milestones, and any conditions which would affect project cost or schedule

  • Traveling to various CONUS customer and/or subcontractor sites - 10% travel is anticipated
  Required Education & Certifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field; Master’s degree preferred

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute is required within six months of joining
  Required Experience:
  • 10+ years’ experience in DoD research and development, operations, training, cyber, and/or exercise functions

  • Successful past performance managing a project/portfolio between $25M - $50M/year

  • Experience managing multiple sub-contractors across different lines of effort

  • Ability to brief senior leadership on project status, milestones, and/or challenges

  • Strong writing skills

  • TS clearance with SCI eligibility
  Desired Experience:
  • Previous experience executing on GSA/FEDSIM contracts

  • Previous experience with Army PEO Aviation

  • Prior military service

  • Familiarity with standoff, autonomous collection operations

  • Completion of Defense Acquisition University courses

  • Master’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field

  • Business development or capture management experience
  Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
  Top Secret
  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:
  $113,100.00 - $203,600.00
  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!
  The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.
  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+.
  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!

• About the company

  Parsons Corporation is an American technology-focused defense, intelligence, security, and infrastructure engineering firm headquartered in Centreville, Virginia.

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