VP, Space Services & Solutions (SES) Program Directorate with Security Clearance

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Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for. Job Description: Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented VP, Space Services & Solutions Program Directorate to join our team! In this role you will own strategy, execution, and growth to take this business forward to be a major player in delivering future space infrastructure and capabilities supporting the entire space value chain from Ground Command and Control (C2) to space vehicle solutions on orbit. Competition makes you stronger
You love a challenge. You thrive on seeing possibilities and opportunities that others miss and coming up with productive, creative solutions. Your deep well of competitive spirit gets you over and around obstacles and your drive is motivational to others. Your strategic focus and execution drives team unity, spirit, and collaborative innovation. That's what makes you the kind of leader we want. We value the way that healthy competition advances our business and all the people in it, and your talent at motivating your team will be well rewarded. SES Directorate
Our Government Space Services and Solutions (SES) directorate is passionate about making America the undisputed leader in the Space Domain because we understand that ensuring our nation's security for future generations depends on space situational awareness, prototyping and integration, and mission operations support. Parsons creates game changing space domain solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists. SES delivers engineering services and solutions supporting space and intelligence missions with a broad set of capabilities from commercial space offerings, large scale development, and mission engineering to space assets and infrastructure used globally. SES has a deep bench of engineering talent and capabilities to grow rapidly as space capabilities proliferate. SES delivers: Integrated solutions for space situational awareness operations across a wide customer and stakeholder landscape
Commercial Space Operations services from Command and Control (C2) of Government satellites to delivering commercial antennae services all in an "aaS" model
Delivery and continuous advancement of Commercial off-the-shelf products, Government off-the shelf products for space missions
Delivery of open, common, cyber-secure tactical satellite C2 services within a resilient ground architecture to provide automation and a common user experience that is critical for battle management between the operational and tactical C2 levels
Conduct of lab operations within government owned facilities to support infrastructure hardware and software support for various tools and process applications
Development of mission software factory solutions to support data access, integration, application, and product dissemination for both multi-domain uses Highlight of Customers supported: Space Development Agency
Space Systems Command
Naval Research Laboratory
Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Life Cycle Management Command
Intelligence Community Partners
Allied and Coalition Partners
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency What You Will Be Doing: Superior people engagement and management skills Foster a culture of high trust, transparent communications and development opportunities
Engage proactively in creating a workforce of diverse thinking, while actively demonstrating the pursuit of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce
Partner across the company for delivery of multi-directorate integrated solutions Full P&L management of SES operations, including: Full P&L accountability and responsibility for meeting operational, financial and strategic objectives
This position is ultimately accountable for bookings, sales, profit, and strategic execution of the business
Interacting at the highest levels of the corporate structure to influence, solve complex business issues and drive to solutions while engaging in a high level of constructive collaboration
Develop and lead a high performing team known for exceeding objectives Strategy Develop, document, and communicate the business strategy in collaboration with key leaders in the business
Establish specific strategic objectives that are measurable and measure progress against those objectives diligently
Lead and own approach to M&A and how that aligns with the business strategy
Lead the execution of M&
Develop IR&D and technology investments required to execute the strategy, drive execution of IR&D plans, and ensure we are investing in capabilities that create competitive advantage to achieve the strategy New Business Development Own and lead growth activities for the business partnering with Business Development to build customer relationships in the market, identify opportunities that align with the strategy, and build a pipeline of opportunities that achieves strategic objectives.
Actively engage in regular customer engagements to build the relationships needed to execute the strategy and grow the business
Proactively connect with stakeholders with key customers in order to shape and develop qualified business opportunities
Leadership on business development activities with active engagement with capture teams to build pursuit strategy, influence operations, and ensuring we are relentless to position and engage. Customer Engagement Outstanding and ongoing client engagement, demonstrating the ability to effectively diagnose client needs, propose and develop solutions that have a positive business impact
Engages in industry associations What Required Skills You'll Bring: B.S. degree in science or engineering, M.S. desirable
Strong financial acumen; MBA and/or financial training desirable but not required
Minimum of 15 years of experience with an emphasis on defense business development / growth
Department of Defense, Civil and Commercial domain knowledge; with emphasis on Space
Profit and Loss leadership experience
Proven track record of business growth to include re-compete wins and capture of major strategic pursuits
Formation of strategic partnerships
Acquisition integration experience
Demonstrated ability to drive margin expansion
Proven ability to attract and retain leaders and employees
Strong experience with customer and industry relations in defense
TS clearance required with ability to obtain SCI Additional Competencies: Communication Skills
Planning
Problem Solving
Delegating
Influencing
Rewarding
Team Building
Functional Collaboration
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret 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: $179,800.00 - $343,700.00 This position is eligible for incentive compensation. 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! 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 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+. 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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