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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Technical Writer to join our team! In this role you will get to you will collaborate with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, and Intelligence Analysts supporting Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO). You will play a critical role in documenting end-to-end cyber vulnerability assessments of weapons and space systems, translating complex engineering and cybersecurity findings into clear, accurate, and actionable technical documentation.
This position supports the development, review, and maintenance of technical reports, engineering documentation, project artifacts, and mitigation recommendations that help protect critical mission systems against evolving cyber threats.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Transforming complex engineering analyses and cybersecurity assessment results into high-quality, actionable technical products.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Supporting consistent documentation practices.
- Improving the delivery of assessment findings.
- Enable Government stakeholders to make informed decisions that strengthen the cybersecurity and resilience of critical mission systems
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's Degree related to function or equivalent experience that meets guidelines established for job. Master's Degree preferred.
8+ years of related professional experience. Additional years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree. - Active TS/SCI w/ Poly security clearance required
- Proficiency with the latest versions of Microsoft Office or equivalent productivity tools.
- Demonstrated ability to capture, organize, and maintain accurate project records, including meeting notes, technical discussions, project updates, and supporting documentation.
- Experience supporting Systems Engineering processes, engineering documentation, and project delivery lifecycles.
- Ability to analyze, synthesize, and translate complex technical and engineering information into clear, concise documentation for technical teams, project leadership, and Government stakeholders.
- Experience collaborating with engineering leads, project managers, and cross-functional teams to develop, review, edit, and maintain technical documentation.
- Ability to establish and maintain organized documentation repositories, version control practices, and historical project records to support traceability and information management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience supporting requirements definition, technical reviews, and collaborative working sessions.
- Ability to read, interpret, and incorporate information from Systems Engineering drawings, technical specifications, and related engineering artifacts.
- Experience entering, organizing, and maintaining technical studies, metadata, and other project information in relational databases.
- Experience publishing and maintaining web-based content using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) web-authoring tools and incorporating graphics into technical documents using standard software applications.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field and at least four years of technical writing experience, or a high school diploma and at least six years of technical writing experience supporting Systems Engineering teams.
- Experience developing, editing, and reviewing cybersecurity vulnerability assessment reports and technical mitigation recommendations.
- Background in cybersecurity, cyber threat analysis, or Defensive Cyber Operations.
- Experience supporting documentation and engineering activities for complex weapons systems, space systems, or other mission-critical platforms.
- Familiarity with Systems Engineering processes, cybersecurity assessments, and technical reporting for DoD or Intelligence Community customers.
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: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00We 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
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field and at least four years of technical writing experience, or a high school diploma and at least six years of technical writing experience supporting Systems Engineering teams.
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
- Proficiency with the latest versions of Microsoft Office or equivalent productivity tools.
- Experience capturing, organizing, and maintaining accurate project records, including meeting notes, technical discussions, project updates, and supporting documentation.
- Experience supporting Systems Engineering processes, engineering documentation, and project delivery lifecycles.
- Ability to analyze, synthesize, and translate complex technical and engineering information into clear, concise documentation.
- Experience collaborating with engineering leads, project managers, and cross-functional teams to develop, review, edit, and maintain technical documentation.
- Ability to establish and maintain organized documentation repositories, version control practices, and historical project records.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience supporting requirements definition, technical reviews, and collaborative working sessions.
- Ability to read, interpret, and incorporate information from Systems Engineering drawings, technical specifications, and related engineering artifacts.
- Experience entering, organizing, and maintaining technical studies, metadata, and project information in relational databases.
- Experience publishing and maintaining web-based content using COTS web-authoring tools and incorporating graphics into technical documents.
- Experience developing, editing, and reviewing cybersecurity vulnerability assessment reports and technical mitigation recommendations.
- Background in cybersecurity, cyber threat analysis, or Defensive Cyber Operations.
- Experience supporting documentation and engineering activities for complex weapons systems, space systems, or other mission-critical platforms.
- Familiarity with Systems Engineering processes, cybersecurity assessments, and technical reporting for DoD or Intelligence Community customers.
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.
