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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Acquisition Program Manager to join our team! In this role the ideal candidate will serve as the Senior Acquisition Program Manager supporting the USCYBERCOM Chief AI Officer (CAIO). This role requires comprehensive oversight of complex artificial intelligence portfolios, steering initiatives from conception to execution. The Program Manager will direct program office operations, manage budgets and financial execution, and align AI capability delivery with overarching Department of War (DoW) and Cyber Command strategic priorities.

What You'll Be Doing:

Program Lifecycle Management: Lead comprehensive program office support for CAIO-led artificial intelligence and machine learning initiatives, including strategic planning, integrated scheduling, risk management, milestone tracking, and execution oversight to ensure successful delivery of program objectives.

Financial Oversight & Budgeting: Manage program financial activities, including budget formulation, resource allocation, cost estimation, execution tracking, financial analysis, and reporting to ensure fiscal accountability, compliance, and efficient use of resources.
Stakeholder & Interagency Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison among the CAIO, program offices, contracting officers, financial managers, government stakeholders, and industry partners to facilitate collaboration, resolve issues, and drive successful program execution.
AI Portfolio Integration: Oversee the integration, transition, and operational deployment of artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities, ensuring alignment with Department of Defense acquisition processes, cybersecurity requirements, and strategic mission objectives.
Governance & Reporting: Prepare executive-level briefings, program status reports, financial reviews, dashboards, and decision-support materials for senior military and civilian leadership, providing clear visibility into portfolio performance, risks, and strategic outcomes.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Minimum of 10 years with MS degree or BS and 12 years of professional program management experience, with a significant portion dedicated to federal government or Department of War (DoW) program offices.
Master’s degree in Program Management, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline or BS STEM, Business or related field.
Demonstrated expertise in federal financial management, budget execution, and acquisition lifecycle support required.
Hands-on professional background managing, overseeing, or supporting Artificial Intelligence (AI), data, or advanced software development programs.
Exceptional leadership, organizational, and executive-level communication skills, with a proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional teams.
Active TS SCI w/ poly security clearance.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

PMP certification preferred

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph 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: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00

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, 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—APPLY TODAY!

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