United States onlyJob Description:
Parsons is seeking passionate, skilled, and experienced professionals to join a major program and construction management team that is dedicated to supporting a large government customer in successfully delivering on a significant infrastructure project central to the United States’ border security programs.
In our anticipated role, Parsons will provide Owner Agent Construction Management Services including Program Management, Construction Management, Risk Management, Scheduling, Cost Estimating, Progress Reporting, Construction Quality Assurance, Safety, and other supporting services to achieve program success.
The Business Operations Manager serves as a key member of the program leadership team, responsible for financial oversight, contract compliance, and business operations across a large, complex program. This role ensures sound business practices, accurate financial management, and proactive engagement with internal and external stakeholders to support program success and profitability.
What You'll Be Doing:
Lead financial and business management, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting.
Partner with the Program Manager and functional leads to develop and maintain the program baseline, monitor performance, and identify financial risks and opportunities.
Manage EACs, variance analysis, and monthly program reviews; provide actionable insight to program and sector leadership.
Ensure compliance with company policies, FAR/DFARS, and CAS requirements in all financial and business operations.
Oversee subcontract financial management, including funding, burn rate tracking, and invoice approvals.
Support workforce planning, labor utilization, and alignment of staffing to budget and contract requirements.
Interface with Contracts, Finance, and Procurement teams to ensure alignment of scope, funding, and deliverables.
Develop, implement, and maintain business processes and tools to ensure efficiency, transparency, and accuracy in program operations.
Support customer reporting requirements, contract modifications, and funding actions.
Provide financial input to program strategy, change requests, and long-range planning.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field; Master’s preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in program finance, business operations, or contract management for large federal programs.
Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-site government contracts.
Strong understanding of government acquisition, cost accounting, and contract management principles.
Proven ability to lead program financial health assessments, EACs, and forecasting activities.
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., Costpoint, Cobra, ProPricer, or similar).
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Experience supporting large-scale federal programs.
Experience leading financial management in transition from proposal to execution phase.
PMP, CPA, or similar professional certification
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Corporate team.For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.Salary Range: $128,700.00 - $231,700.00We 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!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer tohttps://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
