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Parsons · Onsite · US - VA, Chantilly
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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

 

Job Description:

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Parsons is seeking an experienced nuclear design and program management professional to serve as Deputy Program Manager for the Enterprise Construction Management Services program supporting DOE/NNSA. The position provides technical leadership and integration across engineering, nuclear safety, project controls, construction management, quality assurance, procurement, commissioning, and risk management. 


What You’ll Be Doing 

  • Serve as principal technical advisor and designated alternate to the ECMS Program Manager. 
  • Support program performance across safety, quality, scope, cost, schedule, staffing, risk, and customer satisfaction. 
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and turnover. 
  • Integrate engineering, nuclear safety, project controls, quality assurance, procurement, construction, security, and operational-readiness activities. 
  • Oversee nuclear facility design, safety-in-design, requirements management, design verification, technical baselines, configuration control, and constructability. 
  • Lead risk and opportunity management, including risk identification, quantitative cost and schedule analysis, mitigation, escalation, and executive reporting. 
  • Support DOE/NNSA governance activities, project reviews, Critical Decision activities, readiness evaluations, findings resolution, and corrective actions. 
  • Support compliance with applicable DOE/NNSA directives/orders, contract requirements, and site procedures. 
  • Monitor contract performance and provide clear reports, recommendations, and briefings to Parsons and DOE/NNSA leadership. 
  • Identify emerging technical, safety, cost, schedule, supply-chain, and commissioning issues and drive timely resolution. 
  • Promote a strong nuclear safety, quality, and accountability culture 

Required Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in engineering or  related discipline. 
  • 15+ years of experience in complex engineering, construction, project, or program management. 
  • 8+ years supporting nuclear, radiological, high-hazard, or similarly regulated facilities. 
  • DOE/NNSA, national laboratory, or comparable federal nuclear-program experience. 
  • Experience with DOE capital-project governance, risk management, project controls, and multidisciplinary team leadership. 
  • Nuclear industry knowledge. 

Core Competencies 

  • Nuclear facility design and safety-in-design 
  • Requirements management and configuration control 
  • Risk-informed decision-making 
  • Cost and schedule integration 
  • Executive communication and stakeholder management 
  • Proficiency in using various software applications, e.g., MS Suite, Revit, and P6.  

Success in This Role 

The selected candidate will be expected to: 

  • Establish effective authority and accountability as the ECMS Program Manager’s trusted advisor and technical authority. 
  • Provide credible leadership to nuclear design, safety, project controls, and construction management teams. 
  • Strengthen integration and alignment among the technical design baseline, safety basis, cost estimate, schedule, and risk register. 
  • Increase visibility and timely resolution of high-consequence technical, cost, schedule, supply chain, and commissioning risks. 
  • Ensure risk response actions are specific, assigned, measurable, and completed on time. 
  • Support successful DOE/NNSA reviews, approvals, commissioning, and project delivery. 
  • Build an accountable, collaborative, and safety-focused project culture aligned with Parsons values and DOE/NNSA nuclear safety expectations. 

Work Environment 

  • The position is expected to be hybrid and performed primarily remotely, subject to customer and security requirements. 
  • Work may occur in office, design, construction, industrial, secured, radiological-controlled, or high-hazard environments. 
  • The employee must comply with applicable safety, security, training, medical, badging, and personal protective equipment requirements. 
  • Travel 20–30% may be required. 
  • Occasional work outside normal business hours may be necessary to support customer priorities, reviews, field activities, or urgent program matters. 



Clearance and Access 

  • Active DOE "L" or "Q" or US Department of War (DoW) "Secret" or "Top Secret" security clearance or ability to obtain one. Security clearance is not required to start. 
  • U.S. Citizen 

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

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: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00

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!

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!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

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How this Program Manager salary compares

This role pays $175,150/yr — in line with the typical range for Program Manager roles.

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About Parsons

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. For more about Parso

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