Operations Manager - Secret required

Parsons; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead mission-critical tasks for DoD contracts at Aberdeen Proving Ground and Edgewood, MD. You will oversee diverse operations, data deliverables, and cross-functional teams, ensuring timely execution and compliance with security standards.

A strong leader adept at managing complex programs is essential. The role emphasizes collaboration with government customers and subcontractors, maintaining documentation, and driving continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, business, management, or related discipline).
• 10+ years of professional experience in operations or program management.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• PMP certification required.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills in managing large, complex operations.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management and execution of all operational tasks and activities across assigned projects and programs.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all CDRL items and deliverables.
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams to achieve operational objectives and maintain high performance standards.
• Develop, implement, and monitor operational processes and procedures to maximize efficiency and compliance.
• Maintain program documentation, schedules, and status reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and security requirements.
• Foster strong working relationships with internal teams, government customers, and subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

PMP Certification

Bachelor’s degree

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 Operations Manager at Parsons, you will join a fast-paced team supporting mission-critical requirements for the Department of War and United States Army. Become part of a diverse group of 500 professionals delivering expertise in operations management, task oversight, and contract deliverable management 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 an experienced leader with a strong background in operations and program management, adept at ensuring the successful execution of all tasks and deliverables to advance Army modernization and support to the warfighter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the management and execution of all operational tasks and activities across assigned projects and programs.
• Ensuretimelyandaccuratecompletion of all Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items and deliverables.
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams to achieve operationalobjectivesandmaintainhigh standardsof performance.
• Develop, implement, andmonitoroperational processes and procedures to maximize efficiency and compliance.
• Maintain program documentation, schedules, and status reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Identifyand mitigate operationalrisks, anddrive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and security requirements.
• Foster strong working relationships with internal teams, government customers, and subcontractors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, business, management, or related discipline).
• 10+ years of professional experience inoperations orprogrammanagement.
• Active Secret security clearancerequired.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationrequired.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills in managing large, complex operations.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CDRL management and government contract deliverables preferred.

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-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

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.

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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