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Strategic Functional Specialist/Advisor

PARSONS
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Springfield, VA, USA
Sep 20, 2026
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!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:

Parsons is seeking a highly talented Strategic Functional Specialist/Advisor to join our Mission Assurance Branch! In this pivotal role, you will align daily operations with long-term enterprise objectives, lead the development of multi-year strategic plans, and shape governance and business continuity frameworks.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Lead and Mentor:Guide Functional Analysts to achieve performance goals and foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

  • Resource & Task Management:Coordinate assignments, manage scheduling and resource requests, resolve conflicts, and ensure task visibility for all stakeholders.

  • Strategic Planning & Compliance:Develop, coordinate, and execute multi-year strategic management plans (COOP, NGOC, PI&ID), ensuring alignment with National, DoD, ODNI/IC, NSG, and NGA guidelines.

  • Policy & Communication:Draft and publish NGA policies and procedures; deliver executive-level briefings and updates to government leadership.

  • Performance & Special Projects:Capture and report branch performance metrics; drive special projects and strategic initiatives through structured problem-solving and resource optimization.

  • Professional Development:Complete required training and development activities as directed by government leadership.

Required Clearance:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen

  • Must have an active TS/SCI clearance

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, plus 5+ years of relevant experience (additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).

  • Proven experience in program management, with a strong record of translating complex operational data into actionable executive recommendations.

  • Advanced knowledge of Federal Continuity Directives (FCD 1 & FCD 2), DoD Mission Assurance strategies, and Intelligence Community (IC) Continuity policies.

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex strategies, risk assessments, and metrics to senior executives and diverse stakeholders.

  • Demonstrated success leading complex initiatives, making sound decisions under uncertainty, and optimizing operational resources.

  • Experience leading special projects and strategic initiatives in dynamic, high-pressure environments.

  • Expertise in drafting executive-level white papers, strategic plans, and standard operating procedures, with extensive experience presenting to senior government officials.

  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Proficiency with standard business applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, MS Teams).

  • FEMA Level 1 certification (or ability to obtain within six months of hire).

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI 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: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00We 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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Job ID

R185384

Security Clearance

TS/SCI
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