VP and Manager - MDA Ground-based Midcourse Engineering Services
Parsons Corporation
Lead 190-person team delivering ground‑based missile defense engineering services.
3 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Huntsville, AL
Onsite
Company Size
19,600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Construction services
Project Management
Technical Services
Design
Architecture
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
National Security
Defense
Cybersecurity
Intelligence
Transportation
Environmental Remediation
Urban Development
Geospatial Solutions
Role
What you would be doing
growth planning
strategic partnerships
pipeline management
stakeholder engagement
strategy support
team leadership
- 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
- Formation of strategic partnerships, including expertise in subcontractor relationships
- 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
- Proactively connect with stakeholders with key customers to shape and develop qualified business opportunities
- Engages in industry associations
- Provide insights, recommendations and support for the overall strategy and vision for our ground-based missile defense team, including how to represent our capabilities to our customer base and within our internal organizations
- Foster a culture of high trust, transparent communications and development opportunities
- Develop and lead a high performing team known for exceeding objectives
- The establishment and implementation of operating, financial and strategic objectives
What you bring
acquisition integration
stem degree
defense experience
ts clearance
financial acumen
client engagement
- Outstanding and ongoing client engagement, demonstrating the ability to effectively diagnose client needs, propose and develop solutions that have a positive business impact
- Acquisition integration experience
- Travel 15%-20%
- Bachelors degree required , Masters or above in STEM desired
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar portfolios.
- 20+ years of experience in Department of Defense or Intelligence operations. Experience with the Missile Defense Agency, including direct experience with the Ground-based Midcourse Defense System.
- Demonstrated ability to drive margin expansion
- Strong experience with customer and industry relations in defense
- Active TS clearance required, SCI eligibility desired
- Proven ability to attract and retain leaders and employees
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Security clearance- active top secret security clearance required; sci eligibility desired
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Company
Overview
1944 Founded
Year of Establishment
The company was established in 1944 by Ralph M. Parsons in California.
$6 Billion Annual
Revenue Figure
The firm generates an average of $6 billion in annual revenue.
Free Space Shuttle Move
Notable Achievement
The company successfully transported the Space Shuttle Endeavour at no cost.
- Over decades it expanded into oil, petrochemical, water and infrastructure projects across the US and globally.
- It leverages digital tools such as AI platforms, utility data systems, and drone integration alongside traditional design and construction.
- Parsons completed high‑profile projects like major bridge, tunnel, and transit works.
- Specializing in transportation, energy, environmental remediation, urban development, industrial, and cybersecurity projects.
- The firm has delivered hundreds of mega‑projects worldwide, including infrastructure in the Middle East and environmental cleanup contracts.
- Safety: We adeptly avoid risk through our high‑value technical and management solutions and a companywide, personal commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy culture and environment in all our offices and on each of our projects.
- Quality: We’re on a never‑ending quest to improve our processes, services, and products. Our quality management systems ensure ISO 9001 compliance every time…
- Integrity: Having integrity means that we remain transparent in our practices by openly communicating with each other, our customers, and stakeholders; that we prioritize the quality of every job; and that we do the right thing each time we’re faced with a tough decision.
- Innovation: Through intensive research and development, partnerships, and rapid prototyping, we confidently provide inventive processes and unique solutions that offer unrivaled value to our customers.
- Sustainability: We operate in accordance with best practices to deliver solutions while addressing environmental risk and minimizing our carbon footprint.
50% Reduction
Absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG Emissions by 2030
Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, referencing a 2019 base year.
100% Renewable
Electricity Sourcing by 2028
A commitment to sourcing 100% of electricity from renewable sources by 2028, having started from 0% in 2019.
90% Reduction
Absolute GHG Emissions by 2045
Long-term goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2045.
Net-Zero Goal
GHG Emissions by 2045
Comprehensive target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2045.
- Purchased renewable energy certificates and reduced market-based Scope 2 emissions in 2023.
- Achieved significant diversion of shredded paper and repurposed electronics in 2023.
- Recycled or repurposed hardware units in Middle East offices in 2023.
34% increase
Diversity Representation
The organization achieved a significant 34% increase in diversity representation across the enterprise in 2021.
33% increase
Women in Leadership
Women in leadership roles grew by 33% within the organization in 2021, reflecting progress in gender diversity.
50% diverse
Executive Leadership
The executive leadership team was 50% diverse and demonstrated a strong commitment to inclusion in early 2022.
100% score
Human Rights Campaign Index
The organization earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for 2023–2024, highlighting its dedication to LGBTQ+ equality.
- Created a DEI Council in 2017 to unify efforts around diversity and inclusion.
- Supports Employee Business Resource Groups such as MILVET, HOLA, PRIDE Alliance, BELONG, PWR, SOAR, and FORCE to foster networking, mentorship, and professional development.
- Recognized as one of Forbes' 2023 Best Employers for Diversity.
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