Program Assistant - Energy Management

Parsons Corporation

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a talented Program Assistant to support and collaborate with experienced Project/Program Managers, gaining meaningful experience within the Critical Infrastructure team. For over 80 years, Parsons' experts have designed and delivered critical infrastructure globally, focusing on connecting and protecting communities. The company works in collaborative teams, both internally and with partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. Parsons prides itself on projects that improve communities and quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets, delivering agile, innovative, and disruptive solutions. The company values its people as its greatest asset, striving to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and cultivates rewarding career paths for a resilient future.

Requirements

High School Diploma required (or equivalent)
4+ years of experience in administrative support (or Bachelor's degree as equivalent experience)
Knowledge of general program requirements, policies, and procedures
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems
Familiarity with program management and life cycle development
Knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on projects
Basic data analysis skills
Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Effective time-management and organizational skills
Effective attention to detail skills
Ability to build relationships with stakeholders
Effective analytical and problem solving skills
Effective computer skills in Microsoft programs (excel, word, powerpoint, etc.)

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is preferred, but not required.
Enrollment in a PMP certification program is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with Project Manager to establish project schedule and budget, and monitors progress in meeting schedule and budget requirements.
Develops project documents, processes, and procedures required to support quality control and final project deliverables.
Collaborates with Project Manager to determine number of hours required for successful completion of project tasks.
Anticipates project staffing needs, identifies and interviews available personnel, and makes staffing assignments in accordance with schedule requirements.
Chairs weekly job meetings; prepares and submits summary of project progress and pending issues to Project Manager.
Submits monthly reports to client, and responds to client issues and expectations.
Assists Project Manager in pricing and negotiating changes to the scope of work with the client and subcontractors.
Reviews bid documents and assists with bidder solicitation activities.
Documents and executes changes in scope of project.
Anticipates problems and works with client, project stakeholders to identify and implement corrective actions.
Keeps client and Project Manager informed of the day-to-day activities of the project.
Maintains accurate documentation of job progress through daily logs and other reports.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.