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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Engineering Technical Director to join our team! In this role you will get to support several key initiatives in Parsons, including our identity solutions portfolio.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead a team of approximately 20 software developers.
- Work across a software development team and network engineering team to provide project oversight, ensuring deliverables and milestones are met.
- Coordinate with the Program Manager and customer to identify and prioritize program goals and deadlines.
- Supervise the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to ensure project goals and milestones are delivered on time.
- Work with the network engineering team to develop and implement metrics collection and diagnostics methodology.
- Evaluate overall system performance and recommend improvements for long-term viability while minimizing cost.
- Work with the Operations Lead/Help Desk Team to ensure processes are in place for tracking tickets and issue resolution.
- Interface with vendors for monitoring, troubleshooting, and reporting metrics.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph
- College Degree (BA/BS or higher) OR an additional five (5) years technical experience serving as a technical lead on a project of similar scope.
- Minimum of seven (7) years serving as an Engineering Lead/Project Manager and a total of 10+ years in the engineering field.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% of time.
- Ability to manage a complex technical project with teams deployed globally.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Experience developing workflow processes.
- Ability to communicate effectively and concisely using a variety of styles and technique appropriate to the audience.
- Extensive analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and organization skills.
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: $176,900.00 - $332,400.00We 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, 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!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 security clearance with Polygraph
- College degree (BA/BS or higher) OR an additional five years technical experience serving as a technical lead on a similar scope project
- Minimum seven years serving as an Engineering Lead or Project Manager and a total of 10+ years in the engineering field
- Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time
- Ability to manage complex technical projects with globally deployed teams
- Experience developing workflow processes
- Effective and concise communication skills across audiences
- Extensive analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills
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.
