4 jobs found in Dahlgren

Ready to put your engineering skills to work on marquee projects that will change the fabric of our community? Do you enjoy being involved on a wide variety of engineering tasks on large scale, projects? Parsons is now hiring an Entry Level Engineer for our rapidly expanding business.   Parsons extensive experience in this field, combined with your engineering knowledge, will propel your career forward with opportunity for advancement with top performance.  We need our engineers to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team oriented environment and who have exceptional communication, analytical and management skills.   In this position you will perform various engineering and design assignments requiring the application of basic principles and fundamental theories studied in a Bachelor Degree university engineering program, and available data in the engineering field.  In addition, you may assist in field inspections and the preparation of inspection reports.   Description Provides project management support for a variety of projects which may involve financial data compilation and reporting, compiling and reviewing project performance metrics, preparing presentations based on software project metrics. Develops and tracks project time lines. Works closely with project team leads and project managers to identify and resolve risks and concerns. Assumes responsibility for timely delivery of internal project deliverables as scheduled. Develops and maintains databases and reports. Designs presentations in support of program needs. Tracks program budgets and forecasts future budget needs. May plan and coordinate special meetings with external stakeholders. May maintain and update the cross-project metrics collection tools. Assists Project Managers in daily tasks Interacts with team members, functional leads, and project managers to provide support by phone, email, in-person, and during meetings.  Assists in monitoring progress and ensuring that project deliverables are accurate and timely Responsibilities Primary responsibility is to provide support to internal and external clients in a highly technical software engineering environment. Qualifications A bachelor's degree and three years of project, financial and/or administrative management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Strong proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint sites. Proactive and self-motivated, able to organize their time and workflow to multitask consistently and effectively. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Adaptable and flexible to changing work environment (including split office location) Ability to work within a team environment Proven ability to multitask in a time sensitive and deadline driven work environment Detail orientated Good technical skills and abilities Organized, accurate and professional approach to all work Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Description A senior project analyst is responsible for the management and development of customer projects. Duties include collection, analysis, and presentation of project data for internal (customer) and external (program) stakeholders.  As part of the project management support team tasking will require plans for improvement of current processes and performance projections. This position performs at a managerial level. Responsibilities Develop project strategy plans based on logical framework approaches Maintain project timeframes, objectives and communications Create and manage documentation and reports for projects Identify the goals and requirements of each project Verify data and information and analyze it to suit the direction of a project Track, forecast, and report on project progress including metrics and challenges Collect the necessary information required to start projects Qualifications A bachelor's degree in business or a related field is preferred, with a preference to those holding a master's degree. Prior experience of at least eight years in the industry as a project analyst/manager is required. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary to succeed in this position with excellent research and presentation skills. Prior experience as a project analyst in a related field required Strong understanding in project management and data analysis Working knowledge of DoD and USN policies and applicable regulations Proficient in computer technology and Microsoft Office applications Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Exceptional research and reporting skills Flexible to work long hours as required to meet project deadlines  

Ready to use your expertise as a UI/UX Designer on a wide variety of difficult technical assignments, applying your proven skills? Are you an experienced UI/UX Designer who thrives in a fast paced environment working with teams? Imagine yourself working on next generation Department of Defense (DoD) projects alongside other seasoned professionals? Polaris Alpha Advanced Systems, A Parsons Company is looking for qualified UI/UX Designers proficient in utilizing industry best practices that have a passion for developing cutting edge user interfaces and one of a kind user experiences.    Responsibilities: ·         Participate and lead brainstorming sessions ·         Develop Design Documents to establish design direction and interaction patterns ·         Creat Experience Flows, Wireframes, and Prototypes ·         Utilize user-centered design (UCD) principles to produce high-quality user experiences and interfaces for next generation DoD systems   Required Skills/Background/Qualifications: Visual problem-solver with excellent collaboration and communication skills Strong work ethic and ability to function in a fast-paced environment Highly creative and self-motivated mindset Ability to work within project teams in a collaborative, dynamic environment Professional client-relationship management skills and commitment to client service Excellent verbal, written, communication and presentation skills Positive and constructive personality with a commitment to learning and sharing Design portfolio showcasing digital design prowess Demonstrated understanding of UX best practices Strong knowledge of user centered-design approaches and usability principles Knowledge of user experience testing and analysis, ideally observing and documenting usability tests and prototyping Ability to analyze customer needs and define strategies for meeting needs Mastery of fundamental design disciplines such as typography, layout, color and animation Proficiency with multimedia design tools Established history of solid wireframing, understanding the UX process, communicating cross departmentally, experience user testing and prototyping, and a background in Design/UI/Development. Bachelor’s or relevant combination of education and experience U.S. citizen with at minimum a SECRET Clearance   Desired Skills: ·         Experience developing DoD systems       Must be eligible to obtain and maintain, or currently possess Secret clearance.

MDA/AX has the requirement for contractor support with systems engineering activities to develop the Missile Defense Agency’s Sea-Based Terminal System. The selected candidate should have demonstrated ability in one or more of the following areas :  (1) systems engineering; (2) radars ;  (3) missiles ;  (4) targets ,  (5) command & control ;  (6) modeling and simulation ;  (7) sy s tems architecture .   　 Responsibilities:   Insuring that systems engineering development is fully integrated with the overall Ballistic Missile Defense System. Assisting in the identification and resolution of complex problems associated with the system’s development, production, and our operation   Researching and support implementing processes that assure all data requirements are determined using rigorous and valid concepts .   Developing mathematical models, processes, techniques and procedures for the creation of new or substantially improved methods or products .   Analyzing operational/user requirements and performing functional analysis, component/element/system synthesis ,  verification and validation activities   Researching and analyzing cost reduction trades against cuts in performance ,  quality, reliability ,  maintainability ,  and/or safety.   Assessing technical, acquisition and operational issues related to technical performance requirements ,  system engineering, financial management ,  and performance trades.   Assessing if near-term and long-term program requirements can be achieved within established acquisition program baseline     SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:   　 Engineering Degree from an accredited University 8-11 Years of experience working in a technical position, preferably associated with Missile Defense Must have and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance. TDY travel will be required (2 – 4 days a month, on average)     GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:   Knowledge of scientific and engineering concepts, theories, and    standards, in one or more of the following specialty areas: ((1) systems engineering; (2) radars; (3) missiles; (4) targets, (5) command & control; (6) modeling and simulation; (7) systems architecture.   Knowledge of defense acquisition programs and acquisition policies Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic program office environment Demonstrated ability to execute system engineering methods associated with the development of a complex weapon system                 Ready for action? We’re looking for the kind of people who see this opportunity and don’t hesitate to act. Parsons is a leader in the world of technical services. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who have proven experience tackling some of the greatest challenges. Take your next step and apply today.   Parsons Referral Plan Maybe this opportunity isn’t the right fit for you, but you know someone who is? Why not join our Parsons external referral program? When you refer other top professionals and they are hired, you are rewarded with an incredible financial incentive. Help us find top talent!