Chief of Staff - TS/SCI

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Chief of Staff to join our team! This position will sit in Parsons Centreville, VA, office 3+ days a week, but willing to negotiate. Possibly Colorado Spring, CO or Denver, CO What You'll Be Doing: Chief of staff of 1.2 billion dollar program assisting in managing other Program Managers and support functions. 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 DoD/IC 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 Required Experience: 15 years in Program Management experience Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field; Master’s degree preferred Successful past performance managing a project/portfolio between $1M - $50M/year (negotiable) Experience managing multiple sub-contractors/vendors across different lines of effort Ability to brief senior leadership on project status, milestones, and/or challenges Strong writing skills Previous experience executing on GSA/FEDSIM contracts (moved from desired) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute or CAPM (certified associate project manager) is required. TS/SCI clearance Required US Citizenship Required Desired Experience: Completion of Defense Acquisition University courses Master’s Degree in Business Administration, engineering, computer science or a related field Business development or capture management experience 8 years’ experience in DoD research and development, operations, training, cyber, and/or exercise functions 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: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00 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! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/. Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. 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