Mission Support Officer - Northern Virginia (VAXCOM)

Parsons; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Chantilly is seeking a Mission Support Officer to oversee operational logistics for a sensitive program, coordinating shipping, inventory and reporting. You will work with multi-location teams to ensure equipment moves efficiently and securely within CONUS/OCONUS environments.

The role requires a TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph, a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience (or 10+ years without a degree), and the ability to move up to 80 pounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree plus 5+ years of related experience or a high school diploma plus 10+ years.
• 2+ years of direct experience with shipping and tracking processes and supply chain management.
• 2+ years of direct experience with inventory processes.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, briefing).
• Familiarity with logistical software and its operation.
• Experience working with senior leadership.
• Ability to identify, collect, and present metrics with recommendations.
• Experience in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines.
• Ability to move equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Developing innovative solutions to optimize logistical processes in a dynamic, classified environment.
• Utilizing shipping-specific software to ship and track equipment and supplies to/from multiple locations.
• Using Sponsor software to track property located at multiple locations CONUS/OCONUS.
• Writing reports to notify customers of equipment shipments.
• Planning and coordinating shipment of equipment via Sponsor shipping channels.
• Regular tracking and inventory control of Sponsor property CONUS/OCONUS.
• Assisting customers with questions regarding available equipment.
• Assessing logistics risks and recommending mitigations for continuity of operations.
• Providing guidance to Sponsor leadership to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Excellent communication

Experience with senior leadership

Problem solving

Team collaboration under pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Shipping software

Sponsor software

Inventory software

Logistical software

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:

Be part of a great team and play a leadership role in our mission to protect our customers' facilities, personnel, and operations! Our leaders are driven by performance excellence, personal integrity, and a commitment to the security mission. Vaxcom Services LLC (a Parsons company) is looking for a talented Mission Support Officer to join our team! In this role you will get to provide operational logistical and administrative support to a sensitive program.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Developing innovative solutions to optimize logistical processes in a dynamic, classified environment.
• Utilizing shipping-specific software to ship and track both classified and commercial equipment/supplies/materials to/from multiple locations and organizations.
• Utilizing two types of classified Sponsor software to track accountable property located at multiple locations.
• Utilizing software to write reports to notify CONUS and OCONUS customers of equipment/supplies/materials shipped.
• Planning, coordinating, communicating, and facilitating the shipment of equipment/supplies/material via Sponsor shipping channels/methods.
• Regular tracking/inventory control of Sponsor property located both CONUS and OCONUS.
• Physically moving (up to 80 pounds in weight) and storing incoming inventory and freight for the program.
• Assisting customers/stakeholders with questions/queries regarding available equipment.
• Assessing logistical and supply chain risks and recommending potential mitigation strategies for continuity of operations.
• Providing guidance/recommendations to Sponsor leadership and other stakeholders to help drive continuous improvement across the program.
• Regularly looking for ways to integrate existing systems and strategies to gain efficiencies.
• Other ad hoc responsibilities as assigned by the Sponsor and/or company.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree plus 5+ years of related experience, or in lieu of, a high school diploma plus 10+ years of related experience.
• 2+ years of direct experience working with shipping and tracking processes, and supply chain management.
• 2+ years of direct experience working with inventory processes.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills to include verbal, written, and briefing.
• Familiarity with/knowledge of logistical related software and its operation.
• Previous experience working with senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems at the lowest level.
• Ability to identify, collect, and present metrics to required stakeholders along with recommendations to resolve issues.
• Experience working both individually and as part of a fast-paced team working in a stressful environment with short deadlines.
• Must be able to physically move equipment/supplies weighing up to 80 pounds without assistance.
• Must possess a TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph at the time of application.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Previous experience working for a sensitive organization or as part of a sensitive program.
• 5+ years of experience in all facets of logistical operations.
• Familiarity/knowledge of OCONUS logistical processes.
• Compliance and/or regulatory familiarity as it results to logistical operations.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph 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: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

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-

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