Sustainment Lead

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sustainment Lead to join our team! In this role you will provide support and guidance for the development of a Sustainment to Transition Plan for the operations and maintenance of a newly constructed biosafety level-2 (BSL-2) pathogen consolidation unit (PCU) and training events that are provided in association with the PCU. The PCU is being design and constructed in Rabat, Morocco under a large, complex international program. The goal is to prepare the stakeholder to be able to sustain facility operations and training at the close of the project.

**THIS POSITION, WHILE BASED IN THE U.S., WILL REQUIRE REGULAR TRIPS OF 1-2 WEEKS IN LENGTH TO MOROCCO**

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leads the development and conduct of a Sustainment to Transition Plan detailing how the project responsibilities will be transitioned effectively to the partner.

• Supports the preparation of an Operation and Maintenance Manual.

• Supports the development of training courses with respect to ensuring that train-the-trainer modules are incorporated into the curriculum.

• Reviews Training Event Reports with respect to ensuring that lessons learned and continuous improvement aspects are included.

• Establishes relationships with host country stakeholders and participates in meetings and training events in support of U.S. Government client.

• Participates in a Training and Sustainment Working Group with the Stakeholder.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, engineering or education and typically 10+ years of related work experience, with at least 5 experience executing international projects for US Government customers.

• The preferred candidates shall have experience preparing for and conducting training courses.

• Proven ability to perform in a training environment.

• International Project delivery experience.

• International training experience.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

• Requires the ability to communicate clearly, conduct presentations to the field team and interface effectively with a diverse group of foreign officials, US government clients, engineers, scientists, and subcontractors.

• Strong interpersonal skills to work with field personnel in a tactful and effective manner.

• Computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Visio.  Project Planning skills are essential.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Must be willing to travel internationally to Morocco.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Bilingual in English-Arabic or English-French is preferred.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

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: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00

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!

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.

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