Mission Support Manager

Parsons•Us, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Mission Support Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to serve as the Autonomous Technology and Intelligence program synchronizer responsible for the external communications, policy, intelligence support, safety, compliance, and project coordination in support of global Diplomatic Security unmanned and counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/C-UAS) activities. Additionally, you will supervise schedules, meetings, policy compliance, documentation standardization, internal workflows, intelligence-based risk assessment, and program compliance with federal and department of state guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science Degree; advanced degree preferred.
Experienced program/project management leader with military aviation operations exposure, federal headquarters-level credibility, and strong interagency and stakeholder communication skills
Candidate must have 12+ years’ experience in personnel management including the ability to manage diverse, multi-functional teams responsible for delivering high-quality technical solutions on time and within budget.
Must have knowledge and experience with UAS or C-UAS, radar systems, RF analytics, sensor fusion, and managing intelligence personnel.
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification (required)
PMP Certification (required)
Secret clearance required
Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and critical thinking skills
Ability to work within a team and take the initiative to lead when required
Detail focused with the ability to maintain overall perspective on operational and mission scope
Proactive problem solver. Expected to present solutions to identified and / or potential problems
Experience with air domain awareness systems and policies.

Nice To Haves

advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Manage communications, policy and program analysts, and intelligence teams.
Guide interagency correspondence, agreements, and engagements through the DS staffing process
Prepares senior leaders for Congressional and NSC meetings on UAS/C-UAS topics
Perform document generation, review and edit all formal program documentation.
Supervise and guide risk assessments of Department of State Embassies, and Consulates
Supervise the request for information process and timeline for internal and external inquiries
Leads the shaping and underpinning of DS policy for UAS/C-UAS efforts
Guides DS policy ensuring alignment with Federal regulations and legislation
Informs Senior leaders on federal legislative updates that affect UAS/C-UAS activities
Flags regulations and interagency initiatives that may impact DS capabilities and authorities
Build and maintain good working relationships with clients and client representatives
Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures when performing job duties
Conduct annual staff appraisals and assessments to determine staff training needs
Establish and ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures
Liaise with other departmental heads to plan and implement action plans for improved technical operations