Director, Solutions Architect

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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 solutions.

Our Defense and Intelligence Market is passionate about making America the undisputed leader because we understand that ensuring our nation’s security for future generations depends on it. Parsons creates game changing C2, cyber, space, electronic warfare, and multi-domain solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists.

Our Market portfolio includes programs that are designing, developing, and delivering cutting-edge software and hardware solutions across multi-domain mission areas. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Solutions Architect to support our business development and growth efforts and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Parsons and our nation’s warfighting capabilities.

Reports to the VP of Strategic Solutions, working within the D&I CTO organization while also closely with the D&I management and technical leads, the successful candidate will be responsible for driving technical partnerships and initiatives, identifying technical capabilities and solutions, all supporting the primary role of solution development on strategic and highly competitive proposal initiatives.  You will leverage your expertise in technology, operational experience, and business planning to formulate and implement solutions, build relationships within the market and sectors, support in early shaping activities and collaborate with the growth team to ensure technical alignment supporting our positioning for success..

Job Posting

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Director, Solutions Architect to join our team! In this role you will get to:

Qualifications:

• Identifies, develops, and drives technology solutions within the D&I mission areas to support a full understanding of mission and customer requirements. Develops and executes proposal solution development augmented with technology solutions.
• Experience in proposal development and writing technical reports.
• Leads the integration of cutting-edge technologies to enhance capabilities in support of key growth initiatives. Evaluates and recommends emerging technologies that align with mission and operational needs.
• Leverages a strong network of customer and industry contacts and familiarity with our customers’ major programs and upcoming initiatives. Keeps abreast of the current business climate and overall industry trends.
• Collaborates with D&I Account Executive teams to support emerging growth opportunities, identify and develop solutions for emerging trends, and understand the competitive landscape.
• Provides leadership and guidance to proposal team from inception to completion, leading the solution development and technical approach volumes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Designs innovative and scalable technology solutions, focused on Tactical C5ISR Systems, Networking & Operations, Open Systems Architectures, Electronic Warfare, Modeling & Simulation, Systems Integration, Operational Test & Evaluation. Demonstrated ability to apply analytical approaches to architect solutions to counter threats within each domain.
• Understanding of open architectures, modular design, and overall US Army strategy regarding open architectures.
• Experience with Army PEO C3T, PEO IEW&S, DEVCOM C5ISR Center, CECOM SEC, DoD Acquisition System Engineering and Management, NSA certification/accreditation, Army Training, and Combat Field Operations Support.
• Technical focus on systems engineering, prototype development, tactical edge communication/networking/network management and operation, open systems architecture, and a complete knowledge of acquisition life cycle management

Locations:

Remote support with travel to Parsons office in Centerville, as well as other locations in the DC Metro Area. The successful candidate will be assigned as remote office classification.

Requirements:

• 4-year degree in technical or business discipline; Technical/Engineering degree preferred.
• 7-12 years of diversified experience, primarily with technology development, engineering management, business development and capture management, with ability to understand and support business goals and objectives.
• Extensive knowledge of the D&I markets, to include management and delivery of software/hardware capabilities in support of those mission areas.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Deep understanding of the DoD acquisition lifecycle.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including excellent presentation skills.
• Applicants selected for employment will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet additional eligibility requirements for access to classified information or materials.
• Must have a Secret clearance at a minimum. TS/SSBI preferred.
• Must be willing and able to travel, as required, typically 20-30% with occasional surges >30%. 

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCI

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, 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: 

$140,700.00 - $253,300.00

This position is eligible for incentive compensation.

We 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!

This 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 committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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! Apply