Program Manager

Parsons Corporation•Colorado Springs, CO

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. We hire the best, we make them a priority and we never lose focus on the mission. It’s why we’re here. We have built this cultural legacy by working closely with analysts and operators to understand their needs and delivering meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions. Our Space Operations Directorate is passionate about making America the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our nation’s security for future generations depends on it. Parsons creates game changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists. Are you a Project Manager or transitioning space professional looking for an opportunity to grow your skillset? Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain? We need your help. You will assume responsibility for the management of several cutting-edge projects leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. You will provide support to the Program Manager in the execution of a fast-paced, high profile, rapidly growing space domain awareness program to learn the organization and program, and get more familiar with our customers, contracts and products. Responsibilities may include managing customer relationships, assisting in the development of program reports and other contract deliverables (CDRLs), scheduling work and travel, developing work plans, managing program finances, tracking and coordinating clearance nominations, certifications and training, maintaining the status of engineering tasks in JIRA, and facilitating communications with internal and external project stakeholders. You will also have the opportunity to lead multiple AI/ML projects supporting the growth of the overall program. In addition to supporting or being responsible for programmatic aspects of the program, you will be expected to leverage your knowledge of Space Domain Awareness, Space C2, or other relevant mission areas to help drive the future of our products. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a strong work ethic and attention to detail that works well in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment and demonstrates excellent communication skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with 10 or more years of professional experience, with 3 or more years in project/program management
Experience in IC/DoD space operations, specifically within the Space Domain Awareness/Space C2 mission areas and/or experience with designing, developing and deploying enterprise IT solutions
Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong organizational and communication skills
Strong attention to detail with a high personal standard for excellence and accuracy
Must be creative, flexible and willing to work with constantly changing priorities
Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
Possess a high level of computer literacy and the technical aptitude to learn new tools quickly
Must be a US citizen
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Nice To Haves

Familiarization with U.S. Government contracting regulations and protocols
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
Demonstrated experience managing IC/DoD software development projects
Experience managing software development projects using Agile and/or SAFE methodology
Experience managing AI/ML software projects

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for the management of several cutting-edge projects leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.
Provide support to the Program Manager in the execution of a fast-paced, high profile, rapidly growing space domain awareness program.
Manage customer relationships.
Assist in the development of program reports and other contract deliverables (CDRLs).
Schedule work and travel.
Develop work plans.
Manage program finances.
Track and coordinate clearance nominations, certifications and training.
Maintain the status of engineering tasks in JIRA.
Facilitate communications with internal and external project stakeholders.
Lead multiple AI/ML projects supporting the growth of the overall program.
Leverage knowledge of Space Domain Awareness, Space C2, or other relevant mission areas to help drive the future of our products.