Program Specialist

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Program Specialist to join our team!

In this role you will get to support execution of a large U.S. Government contract, providing support to the programmatic and project teams including in areas such as program reporting, logistics support, quality control, property oversight, purchase requisitions, and development of deliverables.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing support to the Program Manager (PM), Deputy Program Manager (DPM) and Task Order Managers (TOMs) for work activities directly associated with the execution of program and project activities
• Providing reporting input to the PM, DPM and TOMs for status reports and ad hoc program management reports and customer-directed taskings
• Communicating applicable issues and concerns to the PM, DPM, and TOMs for resolution
• Facilitating and executing all program reporting mechanisms
• Developing and inputting all travel specific information including trip requests, foreign travel country clearance requests, letter of invitation requests, post-trip reports, etc.
• Assisting with the tracking and quality control of prime contract and task order deliverables
• Creating templates for presentations
• Preparing purchase requisition requests and managing their successful routing and approval
• Reviewing and quality control assurance for all client invoicing
• Assisting with the coordination of travel and logistics support for project team including, air transportation, ground transportation, interpretation services support, lodging, etc.
• Responsible for input, maintenance and quality of all program/contract property records into Parsons property management system in accordance with US Government property management and Parsons policies and procedures
• Ensuring project activities assigned are implemented in full compliance with Programmatic Guidelines and all applicable Parsons corporate and policy requirements.
• Preparing subcontractor and vendor Statements of Work.
• Performing document control activities
• Other duties as assigned

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree related to function; 4 additional years of experience can substitute for lack of a degree.
• 2+ years of related professional experience preferably in supporting US federal contracts, to include experience in foreign travel, property management, invoice review, deliverables tracking.
• Ability to establish, build and maintain working relationships with various teams, subcontractors, clients and all levels of Parsons management
• Possess proficient computer skills to facilitate completion of the position description described above (e.g., MS Office, Deltek Costpoint).
• Ability to operate autonomously and meet contract deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Must be a US Citizen located in the continental US

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience supporting Federal Contracts strongly preferred.
• Intermediate experience working with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work efficiently to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks within time constraints.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing across a variety of audiences.
• Possess analytical skills – ability to collect and research data and issues and demonstrate attention to detail

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our 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: 

$70,500.00 - $123,400.00

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!

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.

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—APPLY TODAY! Apply