Program Director

Job Description:

The Program Director provides strategic and operational leadership for Parsons Corporation’s programs, ensuring they are thoughtfully designed, delivered effectively, and responsive to community needs. This role oversees the full program lifecycle—from planning and staffing to implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement—and manages the resources needed to achieve organizational goals.

The Program Director works closely with staff, leadership, community partners, funders, and participants to maintain high-quality services, measure results, and ensure programs reflect the organization’s mission, values, and policies.

• →Lead the planning, development, and delivery of the organization’s programs, ensuring they align with its mission and community needs.
• →Set program goals, work plans, timelines, and priorities; coordinate activities to keep work on track.
• →Oversee day-to-day program operations and address challenges as they arise.
• →Supervise and support program staff, and contractors, including setting expectations, providing feedback, and coordinating workloads.
• →Develop and manage program budgets, monitor spending, and allocate resources responsibly.
• →Track program activities and outcomes, gather participant feedback, and use findings to improve services.
• →Ensure programs follow organizational policies and applicable contractual, regulatory, and reporting requirements.
• →Build and maintain relationships with community partners, funders, service providers, and other stakeholders.
• →Prepare program reports, proposals, presentations, and updates for leadership and funders.
• →Identify operational risks and recommend solutions to strengthen program delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• 20 or more years of experience managing programs, projects, or service-delivery initiatives.
• Experience supervising staff and managing budgets.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment and the ability to solve problems and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to track and interpret program data and use it to inform decisions.
• Knowledge of software development, signal processing, artificial intelligence, electronic warfare, and machine learning.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and community stakeholders.
• Commitment to the organization’s mission and values.
• An active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) access is required.

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in software development, signal processing, artificial intelligence, electronic warfare, and machine learning.
• Experience designing or expanding programs and improving service-delivery processes.
• Familiarity with program evaluation methods, outcome measurement, and data-management tools.
• Experience with grant-funded programs, funder reporting, or proposal development.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and best practices in defense contracting.
• Experience building partnerships across nonprofit, government, or community organizations.

Security Clearance Requirement:

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