Functional Specialist/Advisor - TS/SCI

Parsons Corporation•St. Louis, MO

9d•$74,800 - $130,900

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Functional Specialist/Advisor to provide operational, logistical, and project coordination support. The role manages schedules, meetings, documentation, taskings, and reporting requirements; assists with business continuity, mission assurance, risk management, and process analysis; and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders. The specialist also supports the development of briefings, communications, and training materials and maintains proficiency in mission assurance tools and systems. This position is part of Parsons’ Federal Solutions team, which supports U.S. government customers and missions. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and possess an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly. The posting also states that an active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance is required to apply and that the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance before the start date.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of related experience.
Experience in business analysis, project coordination, program support, or a related field.
Understanding of project management principles, business continuity concepts, and fast-paced organizational environments.
Adaptable, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused approach, with strong follow-through and commitment to continuous improvement.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and collaboration tools, and ability to quickly learn specialized databases and mission assurance systems used for data analysis, metrics reporting, and document management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting reports and briefings, facilitating meetings, presenting to diverse audiences, and building stakeholder relationships.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing requirements, and deliver high-quality results independently and collaboratively.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly is required; the posting also specifies an active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance to apply and the ability to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance before the start date.

Nice To Haves

FEMA Level 1 certification, or ability to attain it within 6 months of hire.
Project management training or certification, such as PMP or CAPM.
Business continuity or emergency management related certifications.

Responsibilities

Support office operations, including onboarding and offboarding processes.
Coordinate schedules, meetings, virtual collaboration sessions, and VTC requirements.
Maintain administrative products and documentation, including badge buddies and staff packages.
Support records management in accordance with applicable policy directives.
Assist with project planning, timeline tracking, metrics reporting, and continuity project initiatives.
Coordinate meeting logistics, prepare minutes, track action items, and distribute taskings and reporting requirements.
Assist with business process analysis, business impact analysis, and documentation of essential functions and essential support activities.
Support business continuity planning, component liaison programs, and risk management documentation and coordination.
Draft and coordinate briefings, talking points, strategic communications, and other communication products; support stakeholder engagement and working groups.
Support training activities, demonstrations, and user assistance related to business continuity, mission assurance, and MAST toolsets, including CPT, LIT, NROM, and EMSEL.
Maintain proficiency in mission assurance tools and systems.