Strategic Functional Specialist/Advisor - TS/SCI

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Functional Analysts to achieve performance goals and foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Coordinate assignments, manage scheduling and resource requests, resolve conflicts, and ensure task visibility for all stakeholders.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute multi-year strategic management plans (COOP, NGOC, PI&ID), ensuring alignment with National, DoD, ODNI/IC, NSG, and NGA guidelines.
• Draft and publish NGA policies and procedures; deliver executive-level briefings and updates to government leadership.
• Capture and report branch performance metrics; drive special projects and strategic initiatives through structured problem-solving and resource optimization.
• Complete required training and development activities as directed by government leadership.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Desired Skills

• 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).

Pay

Salary Range: $88,400.00 – $154,700.00

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible work schedules.