Director, International Business Operations

Role Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Director, International Business Operations to join our team! This high-impact role will develop, implement, and manage processes, procedures, and tools to execute international projects efficiently while supporting the expansion of our portfolio of U.S. government contracts and maximizing direct commercial sales.

• Identify organizational capabilities and tools required to sustain and scale international operations.
• Develop and maintain a global expansion strategy.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to establish legal entities and operational infrastructure in new countries.
• Serve as trusted advisors to senior leadership and a catalyst for cross-functional alignment across corporate and business teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in international business operations, global expansion, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and projects in a matrixed environment without direct line authority over all participants.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Government contracting including FAR/DFARS, FMS process and lifecycle, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with export control regulations including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC.
• Demonstrated experience establishing international entities, including registration, banking, payroll, tax structuring, and immigration/labor law considerations.
• Strong project management skills and proficiency with project scheduling tools.
• Demonstrated experience successfully establishing, controlling, and reporting on budgets and variance analysis.
• Experience identifying risks and implementing a risk management framework.
• Experience building frameworks, playbooks, dashboards, and scalable processes from the ground up.
• Strong executive communication, follow-up, planning, and project/program management skills.

Requirements

• Experience working in and/or establishing business operations in INDOPAC, Middle Eastern, South American, and Eastern European nations.
• Familiarity with procurement frameworks, SOFA (Status of Forces Agreements), or related defense cooperation mechanisms.
• Candidates located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area are preferred to support periodic onsite requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) plan.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Holidays to fit your busy lifestyle.