Strategic Functional Specialist/Advisor - TS/SCI

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.Job Description:Parsons is seeking a highly talented Strategic Functional Specialist/Advisor to join our Mission Assurance Branch. In this pivotal role, you will align daily operations with long-term enterprise objectives, lead the development and execution of multiyear strategic plans, and support governance, continuity, and mission assurance frameworks.What You'll Be Doing:Lead and Mentor: Lead and mentor Functional Analysts in achieving performance objectives while fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and professional growth.Resource & Task Management: Coordinate assignments, manage schedules and resource requests, resolve competing priorities, and maintain task visibility for government leadership and other stakeholders.Strategic Planning & Compliance: Develop, coordinate, and execute multiyear strategic management plans supporting the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), National Geospatial-Intelligence Operations Center (NGOC), and PI&ID missions. Ensure that all plans align with applicable national-level, Department of Defense (DoD), Office of the Director of National Intelligence and Intelligence Community (ODNI/IC), National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) guidelines.Policy & Communication: Draft, coordinate, and publish NGA policies and procedures. Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, status updates, and recommendations to government leadership.Performance & Special Projects: Capture, analyze, and report branch performance metrics. Lead special projects and strategic initiatives through structured problem-solving, effective risk management, and optimized use of operational resources.Professional Development: Complete all required training and professional development activities as directed by government leadership.Required Clearance:Must be a U.S. citizenMust have an active TS/SCI clearanceWhat Required Skills You'll Bring:Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, plus 5+ years of relevant experience (additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).Proven program management experience, including a strong record of translating complex operational data into actionable recommendations for executive decision-makers.Advanced knowledge of Federal Continuity Directives (FCD) 1 and 2, Department of Defense Mission Assurance strategies, and Intelligence Community continuity policies.Working knowledge of federal continuity principles, policies, and practices, including continuity planning, risk assessment, identification of essential functions, and continuity program management, sufficient to support mission assurance activities.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex strategies, risk assessments, and performance metrics to senior executives and diverse stakeholder groups.Demonstrated success leading complex initiatives, making sound decisions in uncertain and changing environments, and optimizing operational resources.Experience leading special projects and strategic initiatives in dynamic, high-pressure environments.Expertise in drafting executive-level white papers, strategic plans, policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures, with extensive experience presenting information and recommendations to senior government officials.Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, coordinate diverse stakeholders, and manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.What Desired Skills You'll Bring:Proficiency with standard business applications, including the Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.FEMA Level 1 certification, or the ability to obtain the required certification within six months of hire.Security Clearance Requirement:An active Top Secret SCI 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.Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00We 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, 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.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .SummaryLocation: US - VA, SpringfieldType: Full time