Subject Matter Expert Coordination Lead, FAA New ATC System

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Job Description:

Our Federal Engineered Systems Global Business Unit is a world-class leader in delivering Engineering and Technology enhancing solutions to Federal DoD and Civilian clients. 

The FAA has a once in a generation opportunity to transform U.S. air traffic control by 2028. Success requires proven FAA integration expertise, program delivery management, technical leadership, and a single point of accountability who stakes its reputation on delivery. Our Vision is to replace the FAA's unsustainable legacy systems with a unified, integrated mission environment that creates the foundation for integrating advanced air mobility, unmanned aircraft, and next-generation technologies.

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Subject Matter Expert Coordination Lead to join our team! In this role you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our technical experts across domains are aligned, integrated, and effectively contributing to the program’s goals.

Preference is for candidates located in the National Capital Region (NCR). Parsons will consider remote/hybrid employees with the expectation of 75% travel to the NCR.

What You’ll be Doing:

• Provide recommendations to your Parsons team and the Government regarding contractor labor utilization, contractor workflow, and contractor operational procedures to increase efficiency, productivity, and overall improvements to support this effort.
• Represent SME contributions in meetings with stakeholders and technical leads
• Review SME Outputs for technical consistency, compliance and alignment with program architecture
• Coordinate the decision-making process between all program personnel.
• Coordinate and conduct in-house contract personnel actions and provide guidance and assistance to contract personnel as needed.
• Oversee project budgets and materials acquisition related to research under contract to ensure successful project completion.
• Help define SME roles, deliverables and timelines in coordination with the program schedule
• Maintain cross program situational awareness and ensure cross-team integration of engineering inputs to ensure total service quality and interoperability
• Facilitate collaboration to align technical inputs with systems-level requirements and objectives
• Act as the central point of contact between SMEs and leadership
• Lead coordination and tasking of SMEs across the functional areas.
• Identify cross-functional dependencies and help resolve technical conflicts

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , Systems Engineering, or a related technical field (or relevant experience)
• 20+ years of experience
• Deep familiarity with FAA ATC or similar advanced electronic systems and services
• Experience in systems and services design, function, and operational use of Air Traffic Control (radar, communications, telecommunications, automation and/or facilities) systems and technologies into an operational environment
• Knowledge and skills in integrating new technologies for delivery into existing operations with critical equipment within an 24/7 operational environment with minimal systems or services interruption or degradation of safety
• Skills and experience in requirements development, design, development, and delivery of new technologies while working across multiple companies who specialize in different technologies
• Knowledge skills and experience in identifying and mitigating risks in development and delivery of new systems and services into other legacy systems and environments

What Preferred Skills You'll Bring:

• Master’s degree
• Specific knowledge of the FAA or other ANSPs mission essential or mission critical Air Traffic Control systems and infrastructure strongly preferred

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.

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!

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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