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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Executive Protection Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to provide protection for our senior executives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing close personal protection to designated ELT members during office days, travel, and events

• Conducting advance work for ELT movements, including site surveys, route planning, and venue assessments

• Coordinating secure transportation logistics, including drivers, vehicles, and contingency routes

• Monitoring and assessing security risks related to ELT travel, schedules, and public appearances

• Maintaining real-time situational awareness and adjusting protection measures as conditions change

• Preparing and communicating trip plans, movement schedules, and protective operation details to relevant stakeholders

• Supporting security incident response involving ELT members, including medical, safety, or threat-related events

• Maintaining strict confidentiality of ELT movements, personal information, and sensitive business activities

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in executive protection, dignitary protection, or a similar protective services role

• Prior background in law enforcement, military, or corporate security

• Ability and willingness to travel frequently (domestic and international) and work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions under pressure and manage security operations in dynamic environments

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with senior executives and external stakeholders

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Formal Executive Protection training or certification from a recognized provider

• Defensive/evasive driving training and experience providing secure transportation for senior leaders

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification; advanced medical training (e.g., EMT) a plus

• Experience conducting threat assessments, open-source intelligence review, or security risk analysis

• Experience supporting executives in international or higher-risk environments

Work Conditions & Expectations

• Based at the Chantilly, VA office, with on-site presence expected when ELT members are in office

• Frequent domestic and international travel in support of ELT schedules

• Requirement to maintain a high level of physical fitness suitable for protective operations

• Requirement to maintain a high level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism at all times

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This 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: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

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!

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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