Administrative Manager - Secret required

Parsons; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an Administrative Manager to join a fast-paced federal solutions team supporting DoD and Army modernization initiatives at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. You will lead administrative services across a portfolio valued at hundreds of millions and coordinate payroll, travel, records management, and supply distribution to keep operations efficient.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree or military/DOD training, 10+ years of related experience, and an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or military/DOD training equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years of related professional experience
• Active Secret clearance is required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll, conference planning, travel, records management, and supply distribution.
• Oversee secretarial, reception, information processing, mail, materials scheduling, printing, telecommunications, security, parking, and property management functions.
• Implement procedures to improve productivity, efficiency, and customer service across the organization.
• Acquire, distribute, and store supplies; oversee disposal of surplus or unclaimed property as needed.
• Ensure the physical workplace is aligned with organizational needs and supports operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support organizational goals and initiatives.
• Prepare reports, maintenance of documentation, and ensure compliance with company policies and standards.

Skills

Administrative management

Payroll

Travel planning

Records management

Supply distribution

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Military/DOD training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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:

As an Administrative Manager at Parsons, you will join a fast-paced team supporting mission-critical requirements for the Department of War and DoD. Become part of a diverse group of 500 professionals delivering expertise in administrative management, operations, and organizational support across Aberdeen Proving Ground and Edgewood, Maryland, for a portfolio of efforts spanning 5 years and a total value exceeding $600 million. The ideal candidate is highly organized and experienced in coordinating and optimizing administrative services, ensuring efficient operations that advance Army modernization and support to the warfighter.

Key Responsibilities :

• Coordinate and manage administrative services including payroll, conference planning, travel, records management, and supply distribution.
• Oversee secretarial, reception, information processing, mail, materials scheduling, printing, telecommunications, security, parking, and property management functions.
• Implement procedures to improve productivity, efficiency, and customer service across the organization.
• Acquire, distribute, and store supplies; oversee disposal of surplus or unclaimed property as needed.
• Ensure the physical workplace is aligned with organizational needs and supports operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support organizational goals and initiatives.
• Prepare reports,maintaindocumentation, and ensure compliance with company policies and standards.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree or completion of formal Military/DOD intelligence training (14 years with military/DOD training, in intelligence areas will be considered in lieu of degree )
• Minimum of 10 years of related professional experience
• Active Secret is required
• Prior experience with administrative experience to include: payroll, travel arrangements, records management and supply distribution is required.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills.
• Experience in one or more intelligence domains (e.g., counterterrorism, cybersecurity, border security).
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Fluency in or active usage of relevant languages is a plus.

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‑k nte 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.

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—

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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