VP/PM - MDA Test & Evaluation Services

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented VP/PM - MDA Test & Evaluation Services to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for leading a team of over 250 with a P/L of $50+ million.

Test & Evaluation Services
Our Test & Evaluation Services sub directorate is passionate about making America the undisputed leader in the Missile Defense Agency domain because we understand that ensuring our nation’s security for future generations depends on space situational awareness, prototyping and integration, and mission operations support. Parsons creates game changing space domain solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists. 

Test & Evaluation Services represents a highly complex, organization consisting of a cadre of highly skilled engineering and technical personnel to design, develop, integrate, and materially produce and deliver multiple technology capabilities for our DoD and Intel Community customers.  

What We Do:
Test Planning, Test Execution, and Test result Analysis for flight tests, ground tests, cyber tests, wargames and exercises at CONUS and OCONUS locations
Test lifecycle execution and responsibilities with planning, development, implementation, sustainment, execution, analysis, and assessment of testing and test related functions
 

What You'll Be Doing:

Superior people engagement and management skills

• Foster a culture of high trust, transparent communications and development opportunities

Full P&L management of Test & Evaluation operations, including:

• The establishment and implementation of operating, financial and strategic objectives

• Interacting at the highest levels of the corporate structure to influence, solve complex business issues and drive to solutions while engaging in a high level of constructive collaboration 

• Develop and lead a high performing team known for exceeding objectives

Strategy

• Provide insights, recommendations and support for the overall strategy and vision for Test & Evaluation, including how to represent our capabilities to our customer base and within our internal organizations

• Lead the execution of M&A strategy, including the identification, due diligence participation and integration of acquisitions. 

• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities within targeted defense accounts that demonstrates an understanding of technology trends and needs of the clients

New Business Development

• In collaboration with the business development team, provide input on and participate in the execution of the organic growth plan including identifying target clients and key executives, leveraging and partnering with the existing customer base 

• Proactively connect with stakeholders with key customers to shape and develop qualified business opportunities

• Customer Engagement

• Outstanding and ongoing client engagement, demonstrating the ability to effectively diagnose client needs, propose and develop solutions that have a positive business impact

• Engages in industry associations

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• B.S. degree in science or engineering, M.S. desirable

• 10-15 years of experience in Test Evaluation for MDA, including test strategies, test plans and test budget

• Expertise in flight testing, ground testing & simulations, and real-world exercises 

• Strong financial acumen

• Profit and Loss leadership experience – demonstrating the ability to manage $50+ million project  

• Proven track record of business growth to include re-compete wins and capture of major strategic pursuits

• Formation of strategic partnerships, including expertise in subcontractor relationships

• Acquisition integration experience

• Demonstrated ability to drive margin expansion

• Proven ability to attract and retain leaders and employees

• Strong experience with customer and industry relations in defense

• Active TS/SCI clearance required

• Travel 15%-20%