Sr. Document Control Specialist

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Document Controller to join our team! This role may supervise employees responsible for the flow and storage of all project documentation (correspondence, contracts, construction documents, engineering, schedules, etc.) between project operations, engineering disciplines, construction team, and other related support groups. The candidate is typically responsible for a large project. Plans, organizes, and implements systems for efficient document processing of all communications, supplier documents, design documents, construction documents or other internal or external documents. Will have knowledge of both the work processes of document control and also the use of electronic systems used to manage documentation.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Serves as the document control job leader, providing technical guidance to lower-level Document Control Specialists assigned to the project. Reviews work produced to ensure timely and accurate results. Completes performance evaluations for those assigned.

• Implements document/data management solutions with a primary focus on document control and records management. Administers data/document management applications.

• Processes one or more document types through all procedural steps in accordance with well-defined procedures and guidelines. Ensures that pre-established document control requirements (e.g., which document numbering system will be used; how many and which signatures will be required for certain approvals, etc.) are satisfactorily met throughout the duration of the project.

• Receives, tracks, and monitors documents using standard document management programs to register documents, maintain databases, and produces logs, transmittals, and other reports as required. Enters data and produces reports using other standard office automation or department-specific computer applications. Initiates and replies to routine correspondence related to area of responsibility.

• Keeps abreast of department technologies, techniques and services relevant to area of responsibility. Works with other staff members as needed to develop and improve services. Responds to changing technology environment and participates in decision making activities relating to customers’ needs.

• Provides assistance to users in capturing and locating electronic information.

• Maintains an established data distribution system and schedule for the assigned project based upon client, project, department, and supplier requirements. May revise system or schedule as required to ensure timely approvals and distribution. Expedites review, signature approval, and release of supplier and internally produced documents.

• Verifies retention requirements, arranges document cataloging, packing, and long-term storage or disposal of appropriate documents at time of closeout. Manages scheduled destruction of archived documents according to company and/or Client guidelines; provides assistance with document retrieval.

• Assists junior document control staff to ensure effective implementation of project-specific procedures. Serves as liaison between support group, home office and field personnel. Interfaces with groups inside and outside the organization.

• Delegates and directs the work activities of project document control team.

• Contributes as a team player who is deadline driven and works well with others.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• High school diploma (or equivalent)

• Typically 10+ years of relevant work experience, including 5+ years of prior document control experience.

• Must have a current/active Secret clearance or above

• Proficiency in MS Office with expertise in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

• Assignments will require a working knowledge of Electronic Document Management Systems.

• Good written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with project personnel and management.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Current/Active TS/SCI clearance

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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