PMO Business Operations Specialist

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented PMO Business Operations Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to support PMO leadership on a complex, high-visibility program by driving business operations, process efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting PMO leadership with day-to-day business operations, including planning, tracking, reporting, and coordination across the program.

• Developing, maintaining, and improving PMO processes, templates, and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency.

• Collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing project and financial data (schedule, cost, risks, resources, deliverables) for dashboards and management reports.

• Preparing executive-level briefings, status reports, and decision packages for PMO leadership and customer stakeholders.

• Coordinating internal reviews, governance boards, and recurring PMO rhythm-of-business activities (stand-ups, IPTs, reviews, etc.).

• Supporting resource planning, onboarding, and workforce management activities in coordination with HR, recruiting, and project leads.

• Assisting with budget tracking, funding alignment, and contract/task order administration in partnership with finance and contracts teams.

• Monitoring compliance with PMO standards, quality expectations, and contractual requirements, and identifying improvement opportunities.

• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and helping implement tools and automation to streamline PMO operations.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's and 5+ years of experience; Master's Degree Preferred.

• Experience supporting a Project Management Office (PMO) or large/complex program in a business operations, project coordination, or analyst role.

• Strong skills in data analysis, reporting, and visualization using tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and (ideally) Power BI or similar.

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing management-ready briefings and documentation.

• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality in all deliverables.

• Ability to work collaboratively across functional teams and with all levels of management.

• Active Top Secret Clearance

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience in a government, defense, or national security program environment.

• Familiarity with project management methodologies and frameworks (PMBOK, Agile, SAFe, etc.).

• Working knowledge of project/portfolio management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Primavera, or similar).

• Experience with financial tracking, budgeting, or contract/task order management.

• Experience developing or maintaining dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence tools.

• Relevant certification or training (e.g., CAPM, PMI-PBA, Agile certification, or coursework in project management or business analytics).

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret security clearance is required to apply, however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance prior to the start date.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.Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00We 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!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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