Full-Time

Operations and Planning Project Lead

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Parsons

Parsons

10,001+ employees

Provides solutions for security and infrastructure

Industrial & Manufacturing
AI & Machine Learning
Defense

Compensation Overview

$165k - $310kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Honolulu, HI, USA

Helping lead growth efforts on Oahu, Hawaii.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Quality Control & Compliance
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Data Science
Machine Learning
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 15+ years’ relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 12+ years with a Master’s (Master’s degree preferred)
  • 15+ years’ experience working as an Operations planner and advisor, including at least 3 years in Information Operations (IO)
  • Adept with the technology acquisition pathway and integration of R&D capabilities into CCMD plans, large exercises, and operations
  • Demonstrated communications skills, including the ability to brief leadership up to and including the SES/GO-FO levels
  • Proven ability to design and implement information operations plans and strategies
  • Familiarity with artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) initiatives
  • Extensive knowledge of political, military, economic, social, and cultural behaviors related to strategic communications, information operations, and foreign malign influence
  • Previous exposure to Special Technical Operations (STO) and Special Access Programs (SAP)
  • Support to Special Operations Forces strongly preferred
  • Valid US Passport
  • Active DoD TS clearance with SCI eligibility required
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the Parsons on-site lead and subject matter expert for operations and planning support to various customers
  • Provide advice and expertise for the customers regarding prospective new operations and intelligence target focus areas, innovative processes, and/or approaches to countering near-peer threats
  • Help lead and advise customer Operational Planning Teams (OPT) and develop CONOPS
  • Integrate support across functional lines of effort, to include, technology assessments, analytic production, interagency/intelligence community outreach, and data platform development
  • Support development of new customer initiatives with respect to collection and analysis, including but not limited to Information Operations (IO) campaigns, data science and big data integration, and counter threat finance
  • Conduct analysis and integrate with other data sources, including traditional intelligence sources to provide targeting solutions in the competition space and enable leadership decision-making
  • Leverage data to identify enablers of extremist elements and/or anti-US sentiments and uncover methods of disrupting their operating spaces and changing behavior at the organizational and individual level
  • Manage the execution and delivery of real-time collection and analysis capabilities that will capture sentiments and atmospherics and provide insights into conditions, security apparatuses, and extremist elements
  • Facilitate cross-customer integration with respect to Counter Malign Influence (CMI) including but not limited to the Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED) Center, Chief Data Officer, and Sensitive Activities branch
  • Keeps abreast of overall business trends, particularly the current business climate to include changes in customer budgets, policies and priorities
  • Defines and executes long-term business and marketing strategies
  • Develops and manages a multiyear, multi-billion-dollar quality pipeline
  • Establish and maintain long-term relationships with key client officials
  • Identifies potential clients within area of specialty and develops sales strategy
  • Ability to conduct CONUS and OCONUS travel, as required (approx. 15%)
Desired Qualifications
  • US Army MILDEC and/or MISO training
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and writing skills, including the ability to draft reports with limited editorial support
  • Business Development, proposal experience, and detailed knowledge of the capture process.
  • Familiarity with Common Operating Picture (COP) / Common Intelligence Picture (CIP) dashboard development
  • Prior experience managing cross-functional teams across multiple locations
  • Prior Support to DHS or DoD supporting dynamic real-world missions
  • Previous deployment experience in the USINDOPACOM AOR desired
  • Ability to support business development activities for future USINDOPACOM / DoD Combatant Command efforts

Parsons provides solutions in national security, defense, and global infrastructure. The company offers a wide range of services, including infrastructure projects and advanced technology solutions, to both government and commercial clients. Their work involves systems and software engineering, quality assurance, compliance, and security. Parsons stands out from competitors by focusing on long-term partnerships and project-based engagements, ensuring high-value solutions for complex challenges. The goal of Parsons is to enhance the efficiency and security of operations through the use of artificial intelligence, preparing large-scale data for AI applications and maintaining the integrity of vital systems.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$243.2M

Headquarters

Centreville, Virginia

Founded

1944

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Parsons secured a $53M contract for the Roads Program in Riyadh, boosting international presence.
  • The joint venture with V2X aims to secure an $8B Antarctica contract, expanding opportunities.
  • AI-driven solutions position Parsons as a leader in innovative infrastructure and security projects.

What critics are saying

  • Loss of key personnel like L. Roger Mason may impact strategic growth initiatives.
  • Reliance on government contracts exposes Parsons to geopolitical risks and policy changes.
  • Increased competition from joint ventures like Polar Science Alliance could dilute market share.

What makes Parsons unique

  • Parsons specializes in national security, defense, and global infrastructure solutions.
  • The company integrates AI to enhance operational efficiency and security for clients.
  • Parsons has a long-standing relationship with Caltrans, providing engineering services since 2007.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Stock Ownership Plan