Deputy Program Manager

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 has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting‑edge solutions for the Department of War and the 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. 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. Responsibilities You will initially provide support to the Program Manager in the execution of a fast‑paced, high profile, rapidly growing space‑related program to learn the organization and program, and get familiar with our customers, contracts and products. Responsibilities may include assisting the Program Manager 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 and badging, certifications and training, accounts access, coordinating and executing material and software purchases, maintaining the status of engineering tasks in JIRA, and facilitating communications with internal and external project stakeholders. You may also have the opportunity to lead multiple projects supporting the growth of the program and to oversee multiple Agile software teams and processes. 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 technology to help drive the future of the product. 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. Required Skills Bachelor’s Degree with 5 or more years of experience in project management and/or space operations/analysis Experience in IC/DoW Space Operations, specifically within the Space Domain Awareness mission area and/or experience managing the design, development and deployment of enterprise software solutions Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously Strong organizational and communication skills Must be creative, flexible and willing to work with constantly changing priorities and aggressive customer deadlines 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 Desired Skills Familiarization with U.S. Government contracting regulations and protocols PMP (Project Management Professional) certification Demonstrated experience managing IC/DoD software development projects Agile/Scrum/SAFe certifications for Scrum Master or Product Owner roles Familiarity with the Integrated Solutions for Situational Awareness (ISSA) suite of applications Security Clearance Requirement An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position. Salary Range $125,100.00 - $225,200.00 Benefits 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, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr