Staff Officer

Parsons; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 88,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced Staff Officer to provide executive-level support on complex, high-impact projects for critical Indo-Pacific missions. This on-site role is in Honolulu, HI, requiring an active Top Secret clearance and the ability to coordinate with J2/J3/J5 teams while ensuring timely, accurate briefings and documentation.

The position emphasizes development of strategic engagement plans, management of workflows and dashboards, and strong communication with executive leadership

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience providing executive-level support to senior military officers up to GO/FO or SES government officials
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business Administration, Political Science, Communications) with additional years of experience considered
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Highly proficient in SharePoint, Microsoft Office tools, and data-sharing tools and databases (C2IE and MSS)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted staff support to executive leadership to enable effective decision-making and advancement of key priorities
• Manage high-volume workflows, track strict deadlines, and coordinate strategic communications for Command Staff
• Prepare executive briefings, issue papers, COA analysis, talking points, and other senior-level correspondence and documentation
• Assist in the development of strategic engagement plans supporting senior stakeholders and priority initiatives
• Monitor and screen shared electronic mailboxes and track official tasks
• Work closely with J2, J3, and J5 teams; maintain day-to-day situational awareness of ongoing and emerging operational requirements
• Support development and improvement of the organization’s workflows, dashboards, data-management processes, and authorized AI-enabled workflow tools to improve operational visibility and decision support

Skills

Executive support

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Data sharing tools

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

C2IE

MSS

SharePoint

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:

Job Description:

Location: Camp Smith, HI

Clearance Needed: Top Secret

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Staff Officer to join our team! In this role you will get to provide operational support on complex projects supporting a critical mission in the Indo-Pacific region. This critical role demands a dedicated professional with exceptional communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the USPACOM / CCMD structure, functions, and protocols. A successful candidate must be adept at working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment exercising sound judgment and discretion. This is a full-time, on-site position located in Honolulu, HI.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted staff support to executive leadership to enable effective decision-making and advancement of key priorities

• Manage high-volume workflows, track strict deadlines, and coordinate strategic communications for Command Staff

• Prepare executive briefings, issue papers, COA analysis, talking points, and other senior-level correspondence and documentation

• Assist in the development of strategic engagement plans supporting senior stakeholders and priority initiatives

• Monitor and screen shared electronic mailboxes and track official tasks

• Work closely with J2, J3, and J5 teams; maintain day-to-day situational awareness of ongoing and emerging operational requirements, threats, partner requests, and operational risks affecting mission execution

• Support development and improvement of the organization’s workflows, dashboards, data-management processes, and authorized AI-enabled workflow tools to improve operational visibility and decision support

Required Education/Experience:

• 5 years of experience providing executive-level support to senior military officers up to (GO/FO) or Senior Executive Service (SES) government officials

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business Administration, Political Science, Communications). Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

• Highly proficient in SharePoint, Microsoft Office tools, and data-sharing tools and databases (e.g Command and Control of the Information Environment (C2IE) and Maven Smart System (MSS)

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance

Preferred Experience:

• Prior military Executive Officer, Staff Officer or similar with knowledge and familiarity of DoW protocols

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret security clearance is required to apply, however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance prior to the start date.

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: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

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, 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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