Job detail for Project Leader

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Job Description:

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. Parsons creates game-changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists.

Parsons is seeking a Senior Technical Project Leader who has extensive experience in software development and project management for Navy software systems. In this role you will get to support a high visibility Navy Program.

What You’ll be Doing:

• Lead complex software engineering sustainment projects, ensuring on time, within-budget delivery of high-quality solutions aligned with Navy requirements

• Manage project teams, stakeholders, and resources, while leveraging a software development background to provide technical oversight and risk mitigation

• Responsible for all aspects of the project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring adherence to established processes and standards

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to pass a polygraph

• 10 years or more of professional experience in software development and project management

• At least 5 years leading large, complex projects

• Master’s degree, or an authorized substitution for a bachelor’s degree plus four additional years of relevant experience

• Excellent stakeholder-management skills to include military, GOV and CTR

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative/distributed team environment

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite

• Experience working on Navy software systems

• Experience managing software development teams and technical personnel

Desired Qualifications:

• An active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly is preferred

• Experience managing government-funded contracts

• Experience supporting Navy programs, NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, NIWC Atlantic

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: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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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