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Job Description:
Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. We hire the best. We make them a priority, and we never lose focus on the mission. It’s why we’re here. We have built this cultural legacy by working closely with analysts and operators to understand their needs and delivering meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions. Parsons creates game-changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists.
Parsons is seeking a Principal Software Developer who has extensive experience with Navy or DoW software systems. In this role you will get to support a high visibility Navy Program.
What You’ll be Doing:
- Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs
- Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis
- Update software or enhance existing software capabilities
- May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems and develop specifications and performance requirements
- May maintain databases within an application area
Required Qualifications:
- Must have a Top-Secret clearance with SCI and ability to pass a Counterintelligence polygraph
- Minimum of 10 years or more of professional experience in Software Development
- Master’s degree, or an authorized substitution for a bachelor’s degree plus four additional years of relevant experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative/distributed team environment
- Experience developing software using various programming languages and technologies.
- Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and testing complex software applications.
- Experience with the software development life cycle.
- Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
Desired Qualifications:
- An active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly is preferred
- Experience with Cybersecurity best practices
- Experience supporting Navy programs, NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, NIWC Atlantic
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI 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: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00This 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.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
- Top Secret clearance with SCI and ability to pass a Counterintelligence polygraph
- 10 or more years of professional software development experience
- Master's degree, or bachelor's degree plus four additional years of relevant experience as an authorized substitution
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative and distributed team environment
- Experience developing software using various programming languages and technologies
- Experience designing, developing, and testing complex software applications
- Experience with the software development life cycle
- Experience with Agile software development methodologies
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
- Experience with cybersecurity best practices
- Experience supporting Navy programs, NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, or NIWC Atlantic
- Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
