Ground Program Manager

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a talented Missile Track Custody Ground Program Manager to join our growing team! In this role you will get tomanage a strong technical team developing an evolving solution for the US Space Force.

What You'll Be Doing :

• Responsible for managing the MTC E1 (and E2 if/when awarded) ground program while dealing with cost, schedule, performance, and the quality and efficiency of associated efforts.
• Making decisions and commit resources on behalf of Parsons in response to Government issues, concerns, and comments, as well as be proactive in alerting the Government to potential contractual, programmatic, budgetary, and resource limitations issues.
• Maintains constant communication with the Government and Parsons leadership on program status and delivers within the program schedule and budget.
• Leads the contract execution effort employing a diverse team of technical and programmatic staff to deliver an integrated solution employing Systems of System Engineering/integration toolsets and capabilities
• Owns the overall program schedule with major milestones, activities, events, deliveries, integration points, and relevant mission partner and external schedule data.
• Responsible for budgets, staffing plans, staff qualifications/training, and measurement of progress, including associated reports and forecasts.
• Responsible for managing program risks and opportunities and communicating those to the Government and Parsons leadership as appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring :

• Top Secret (TS) DoD clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related technical/business field or additional relevant experience may be accepted in place of a degree
• 12+ years of experience working on DoD projects supporting operations, information, and/or engineering.
• 7+ years of recent experience managing Space or Missile Defense Ground-Based Firm Fixed price and Cost Plus programs/projects.
• A minimum of three years of recent experience running an agile program and/or leading an agile team.
• An active certification in at least one of the following
  • PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification.
  • DAWIA Level III certified in Program Management

What Desired Skills You'll Bring :

• 15 years of recent experience in OPIR development programs and familiar with the development lifecycle of OPIR programs, as well as the various producers and consumers of OPIR data.
• 15 years of combined experience in roles giving the PM an understanding of DoD or IC engineering, testing, and Space Operations programs that would enable the PM to readily communicate and understand OPIR mission needs
• One or more SAFe or other Agile methodology certifications
• Proficient with at least one schedule management tool (e.g. MS Project or Jira Portfolio)
• Be a "Parsons Qualified PM" or have completed required Parsons PMD Model tiers to be eligible
• Experience with Earned Value Management contract execution and reporting
• Accomplished mentor to inspire and develop the next generation of Parsons leaders

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

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, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

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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