Deputy Program Manager

Parsons Corporation•USA MD (Virtual Office), MD

5d•$103,500 - $181,100

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to provide analytical insight and program leadership for large, high-impact programs, projects, and related contracts. The role is part of the Federal Solutions team, which supports U.S. government customers across defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental missions. The Deputy Program Manager manages program and project implementation, leads multiple large-scale projects, oversees evaluation and performance improvement, and provides expert technical or operational support. The position collaborates with senior and executive leadership, stakeholders, external partners, and cross-functional teams to advance program objectives and organizational goals. An active Secret security clearance is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the function.
8+ years of related professional experience.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Advanced knowledge of program management, life-cycle development, and project management practices.
Advanced technical and operational proficiency in the relevant functional area.
Ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong data collection, management, analysis, and reporting skills.
Ability to make sound decisions, exercise independent judgment, and manage multiple priorities.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to varied audiences.
Active Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing project management models for forecasting resource requirements and addressing contractual issues.
Experience presenting strategic recommendations to senior leaders, stakeholders, and external partners.
Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Manage program and project implementation and contribute to department goals and planning.
Lead multiple large-scale projects, tracking activities, requirements, resources, and progress.
Maintain and improve program performance by identifying process efficiencies and opportunities for enhancement.
Lead teams in developing program resources, operating goals, objectives, and protocols.
Design and oversee program evaluation frameworks and assess effectiveness, efficiency, and impact.
Analyze complex data and functional areas, develop solutions, and recommend program enhancements and strategic initiatives.
Collaborate with senior and executive leadership on program objectives and strategic planning.
Summarize and present complex analyses and recommendations to senior management, stakeholders, and external partners.
Guide stakeholders through key decisions and coordinate activities across departments.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Serve as a trusted advisor, internal consultant, and subject matter expert for major program initiatives.
Provide expert-level technical and/or operational support to projects and programs.