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Job Description:
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T5 Program Summary: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Technical Support Services Contract 5 (T5) to Parsons in April 2023. Parsons is the prime contractor. This $1.8+ billion contract has a 4-year base period with two 3-year options. The statement of work includes a variety of activities that support the FAA’s Capital Investment Plan (CIP) and certain reimbursable programs, the FAA NextGen Program, national security programs and aviation safety. Specifically, work includes site selection and engineering, construction, environmental and fire/life safety, equipment installation and testing, drafting, contract surveillance, and other technical services as required. Work is performed across the nation in each of the FAA’s nine regions as well as the Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey and in several U.S. territories. An average staff of 500 with a peak staff over 650 supports this contract, in addition to those subcontractors who perform construction work.
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Technical Specialist (Pavement/Materials) to join our team! In this role you will get to lead the empirical evaluation, modeling, and optimization of runway materials systems and experimental pavement designs to evaluate long-term pavement durability, load distribution, and structural stress behaviors without performing structural engineering signing/stamping duties.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Experimental Design & Optimization: Formulate advanced statistical frameworks using Design of Experiments (DOE), Response Surface Methodology (RSM), and factorial layouts to evaluate new runway material mixtures, paving interlayers, and subgrade stabilization techniques.
- Predictive Data Modeling: Apply computational models to predict structural distress, rutting, cracking, and hydroplaning risks across different runway pavement layers based on extreme aircraft load cycles and simulated climate patterns.
- Materials Research: Analyze the physical and chemical properties of innovative aggregate baselines, smart geosynthetic interlayers, and crushable concrete technologies (like EMAS components).
- Collaborative Analysis: Synthesize field data and laboratory analytics to provide data-driven recommendations to civil aviation authorities, project directors, and engineering firms for improving runway life cycles.
- Grant & Academic Output: Author technical whitepapers, research findings, and external grant proposals to secure capital for airport infrastructure longevity studies.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Education: Bachelors in Material Science, Applied Statistics, Data Analytics, Transportation Planning, or a closely related scientific field.
- Technical Expertise: Advanced competency in statistical modeling software (SAS, R, MATLAB), GIS mapping tools, and data interpretation framework tools.
- Industry Knowledge: Deep theoretical understanding of multi-layered pavement systems, stress-strain behavior profiles, and FAA/ICAO international aviation regulatory standards.
- Note: Professional Engineer (PE) license is not required, as the role focuses strictly on research, statistical modeling, and data evaluation rather than structural verification.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Education: Ph.D. or Doctorate in Material Science, Applied Statistics, Data Analytics, Transportation Planning, or a closely related scientific field.
- Experience modifying existing design configurations to achieve requirements
- Work with construction personnel to define parameters and assess material receipts for compliance
- Focus on the core chemistry, mathematics, modeling, and data analytics behind these complex materials.
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis 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: $64.47 - $116.06Parsons 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Applied Statistics, Data Analytics, Transportation Planning, or a closely related scientific field
- Advanced competency in SAS, R, or MATLAB
- Experience with GIS mapping tools
- Experience with data interpretation framework tools
- Understanding of multilayered pavement systems and stress-strain behavior
- Knowledge of FAA and ICAO aviation regulatory standards
- Ph.D. or doctorate in Material Science, Applied Statistics, Data Analytics, Transportation Planning, or a closely related scientific field
- Experience modifying existing design configurations to meet requirements
- Experience working with construction personnel and assessing material receipts for compliance
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.
