Administrative Manager - Secret required

About the role

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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

About the role

As an Administrative Manager at Parsons, you will join a fast-paced team supporting mission-critical requirements for the Department of War and DoD. Become part of a diverse group of 500 professionals delivering expertise in administrative management, operations, and organizational support across Aberdeen Proving Ground and Edgewood, Maryland, for a portfolio of efforts spanning 5 years and a total value exceeding $600 million.

The ideal candidate is highly organized and experienced in coordinating and optimizing administrative services, ensuring efficient operations that advance Army modernization and support to the warfighter.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage administrative services including payroll, conference planning, travel, records management, and supply distribution.
• Oversee secretarial, reception, information processing, mail, materials scheduling, printing, telecommunications, security, parking, and property management functions.
• Implement procedures to improve productivity, efficiency, and customer service across the organization.
• Acquire, distribute, and store supplies; oversee disposal of surplus or unclaimed property as needed.
• Ensure the physical workplace is aligned with organizational needs and supports operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support organizational goals and initiatives.
• Prepare reports, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with company policies and standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or completion of formal Military/DOD intelligence training (14 years with military/DOD training, in intelligence areas will be considered in lieu of degree)
• Minimum of 10 years of related professional experience
• Active Secret is required
• Prior experience with administrative experience to include: payroll, travel arrangements, records management and supply distribution is required.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills.
• Experience in one or more intelligence domains (e.g., counterterrorism, cybersecurity, border security).
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Fluency in or active usage of relevant languages is a plus.

Security Clearance Requirement

• An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.
• 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!

• 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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