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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 Systems Programmer who has extensive experience with Navy software systems. In this role you will get to support a high visibility Navy Program.
What You’ll be Doing:
- Design, integrate, and maintain complex systems of systems that meet government requirements and specifications
- Developing and integrating system designs that trace to government requirements
- Assessing system performance and implementing improvements for efficiency
- Working with project leads, developers, cybersecurity, and government stakeholders to ensure successful system delivery
Required Qualifications:
- Must have a Top-Secret clearance with SCI and ability to pass a Counterintelligence polygraph
- 10 years or more of professional experience as a systems engineer for Navy software systems
- Master’s degree, or an authorized substitution for a bachelor’s degree plus four additional years of relevant experience.
- Experience with system-of-systems engineering
- Experience with requirements traceability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative/distributed team environment
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
- Demonstrated experience with system architecture and technical design
- Experience with integration of complex Navy or DoW software systems
- Experience with systems deployed at the tactical edge
Desired Qualifications:
- An active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly is preferred
- Experience with Model-Base-Systems Engineering
- 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: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00This 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 experience as a systems engineer for Navy software systems
- Master's degree, or bachelor's degree plus four additional years of relevant experience
- Experience with system-of-systems engineering
- Experience with requirements traceability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative and distributed team environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated experience with system architecture and technical design
- Experience integrating complex Navy or Department of War software systems
- Experience with systems deployed at the tactical edge
- Active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance
- Experience supporting Navy programs, NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, or NIWC Atlantic
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering
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.
