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Parsons Corporation Senior Project Manager in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled senior project manager to provide support to the Federal Project Directors (FPD) at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Los Alamos Project Management Office, NA-95, to support their portfolio of line-item projects >$100M. In this role, the successful candidate will use their extensive skills and knowledge base to identify, recommend, execute and/or lead efforts on behalf of the FPD to support all areas of project management.
What You’ll Be Doing
As assigned, support the Federal Project Director (FPD) in overseeing and executing responsibilities associated with achievement of DOE O 413.3b gating decisions CD-1 to CD-4 for line-item projects.
In support of the Federal Project Director, develop high level schedules/ timelines and associated action lists outlining key tasksrecognizing interdependencies for achievement of critical decisions.
Applying knowledge of compliance standards and requirements and project management principles to identify tailoring opportunities that implement the Office of Infrastructure’s strategic, mission focused, agile, risk informed and timely (SMART) approach to delivery.
In support of the Federal Project Director, initiate, draft, and shepherd to completion, federal documents, briefing materials, and correspondence associated with critical decision gates.
Review critical decision documents, including but not limited to project plans, schedules, estimates, and reporting as requested and/or necessary to support performance assessment.
Apply experienceand knowledge page to develop, and/or evaluate project plans spanning all project phases, including initiation, baseline development, execution, turnover, and closeout.
Participate in project meetings and provide appropriate status summaries to leadership and stakeholders.
Collaborate with federal agencies, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with the integrated project team to give the Federal Project Director a big picture assessment of the project’s overall performance/ progress to critical decision gate.
Participate in internal and external reviews associated with critical decision gates.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across all project activities.
Maintain knowledge and strict compliance with informational, operational, and physical security requirements.
Participate in Lessons Learned development and communication.
What Required Skills You’ll *Bring *
Knowledge and experience meeting DOE Orders and standardscompliance requirements including DOE O 413.3b to support DOE O 413.3b gating decisions CD1 to CD4 and associated with the project life cycle.
Working knowledge of Project Management principles and best practices includingDOE directives and guidance associated with line-item project management.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively within a team environment and provide excellent customer service.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, experience developing documents, plans, reporting, and briefing materials. Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with various audiences.
Knowledge of organizational skills and configuration management. Ability to identify actions, outline schedule, and track to completion job related tasks.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and ability and willingness to learn and use new systems as required.
Ability to obtain “Q” clearance with the US federal government.
What Desired Skills You’ll Bring
Experience supporting gating decisions CD-1 and CD-2/3 for a Major System Project >$750M.
Knowledge and experience with DOE NNSA Project Management and Earned Value requirements.
Accredited four (4) year degree in engineering/technical preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
Minimum (10+) years of related project experience and 20 total years' experience.
Local New Mexico applicants and prior LANL experience preferred.
US Citizenship is required. Active security clearance is preferred but not required to start. Successful applicants will be submitted for a national security clearance.
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 diverse, 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:
$126,600.00 - $227,900.00
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 committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
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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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