Cyber Operations Manager, Senior - Top Secret

Parsons•Columbia, SC

About The Position

Parsons’ Cyber Warfare Directorate is focused on delivering cutting-edge offensive and defensive cyber, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, and specialized communication and collection technologies to the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Based on our rock-solid foundation of world-class talent, we are committed to supporting U.S. and Joint Coalition Warfighters in achieving critical national security objectives. Our purpose is to serve those who protect our nation enabling mission success across intelligence, cyber, and electronic warfare domains. The role plays a vital leadership role responsible for operational excellence, program execution, and business growth within the Cyber Warfare PD. This role integrates day‑to‑day operations management, end‑to‑end program leadership, and business development / growth enablement to ensure the organization delivers high‑quality outcomes while expanding revenue, customers, and capabilities.

Requirements

Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in operations, program management, or business leadership
Bachelor’s Degree or additional years of experience in lieu of degree is required
Must have an active Top Secret Clearance
Demonstrated success leading complex programs and teams
Experience supporting or leading business development / growth efforts
Strong financial, operational, and risk management acumen
Proven ability to communicate effectively with executives, customers, and teams
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree is preferred
Experience managing multi‑program portfolios
Prior P&L or budget ownership
Experience in regulated, government, or contract‑driven environments
PMP, PgMP, MBA, or equivalent leadership training
Experience scaling teams or operations during growth phases
An active Poly is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Support daily operational performance across programs, teams, and functional areas
Establish and maintain operational processes, metrics, and controls
Ensure staffing, resource allocation, and workload balance align with priorities
Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, quality, and delivery consistency
Manage vendor, subcontractor, and partner performance where applicable
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, contracts, and regulatory requirements
Own end‑to‑end program execution from initiation through delivery and closeout
Ensure programs meet scope, schedule, cost, quality, and performance objectives
Lead risk, issue, and dependency management across the program portfolio
Serve as primary escalation point for program challenges and trade‑offs
Prepare and deliver executive‑level program reviews and status briefings
Ensure customer satisfaction and contract performance commitments are met
Partner with executive leadership to identify and pursue new business opportunities
Support capture, proposal, and bid efforts through operational and program expertise
Shape solutions, staffing models, and delivery approaches for new opportunities
Build and maintain strong customer relationships to enable organic growth
Identify expansion opportunities within existing accounts and programs
Contribute to pricing, resourcing, and risk assessments for growth initiatives
Act as a trusted advisor to executives on execution, risk, and growth decisions
Build, lead, and mentor high‑performing managers and program leaders
Establish clear accountability, decision rights, and governance structures
Drive a culture of ownership, transparency, and results
Align teams around strategic priorities and execution discipline