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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Data Scientist to join our team! In this role you will get to make an impact on the future success of the U.S. Cyber Command.
What You'll Be Doing:
Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable data pipelines for enterprise AI applications including defining appropriate data model concepts
Develop high-performance data parsers for extremely large and complex datasets
Implement and manage various database systems, including graph, SQL, NoSQL, and vector databases
Collaborate with AI/ML engineers and data scientists to understand data requirements and optimize data access and retrieval for AI models
Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all data storage solutions
Support the deployment and maintenance of AI applications by providing expert data engineering capabilities
Familiarity with AI concepts in the context of data storage, access, and retrieval
Continuously optimize data infrastructure for performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field with 8 years of experience; Master's degree in a relevant technical field with 5 years of experience; 4 years additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree
- Advanced proficiency in programming languages commonly used for data engineering (e.g., Python, Java, Scala)
- Demonstrated expertise in designing, developing, and optimizing data pipelines for large-scale enterprise environments
- Proven experience with corporate dataflows and developing data parsers for extremely large datasets
- Extensive experience with various database technologies including graph databases (e.g., Neo4j), SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL), NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra), and vector databases
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure) for data storage and processing
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Experience with data governance, data security, and compliance best practices
- Familiarity with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka.
- Experience with data warehousing concepts and tools
- Continuous learning mindset to stay abreast of cutting-edge data engineering and AI advancements
- Understanding of machine learning concepts and their implications for data infrastructure
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Ability to translate complex data requirements into actionable engineering solutions
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.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: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00We 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, 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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field with 8 years of experience; Master's with 5 years; or 4 years additional experience in lieu of degree
- Advanced proficiency in programming languages commonly used for data engineering (Python, Java, Scala)
- Demonstrated expertise designing, developing, and optimizing data pipelines for large-scale enterprise environments
- Proven experience with corporate dataflows and developing data parsers for extremely large datasets
- Extensive experience with database technologies including Neo4j, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, and vector databases
- Familiarity with cloud platforms for data storage and processing (AWS, Microsoft Azure)
- Experience with data governance, data security, and compliance best practices
- Familiarity with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka
- Experience with data warehousing concepts and tools
- Understanding of machine learning concepts and implications for data infrastructure
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Continuous learning mindset and ability to translate complex data requirements into engineering solutions
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
