Parsons
Software Engineer, Lead – TS with SCI eligibility
Parsons, Centreville, Virginia, United States, 22020
Job Description
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Lead Software Engineer to join our Cyber Warfare team! Parsons’ Cyber Warfare Directorate is focused on delivering cutting‑edge offensive and defensive cyber, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, and specialised communication and collection technologies to the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Based on our rock‑solid foundation of world‑class talent, we are committed to supporting U.S. and Joint Coalition Warfighters in achieving critical national security objectives. Our purpose is to serve those who protect our nation, enabling mission success across intelligence, cyber, and electronic warfare domains.
Hybrid work schedule allowed.
What You’ll Be Doing
Creates and updates Cyber Warfare Directorate’s technical strategy
Ensures strategy alignment with the Cyber Warfare Directorate and overall company objectives
Documents the directorate’s technical vision and compares it to the current state
Develops a roadmap to transition from current state to future state
Oversees Cyber Warfare Technical Solutions
Leads technical volumes of proposals, ensuring responsiveness and clear discriminators
Supports Business Development and Capture activities by aligning contract pursuits with sector strategy
Assists with customer engagements by developing briefings that highlight company differentiators
Continuously evaluates emerging technologies and industry trends
Identifies solutions, services, and best practices to keep the sector at the forefront of innovation
Fosters cross‑business unit collaboration to drive partnerships and accelerate advancements
Engages high‑value customers and operators
Delivers compelling technical briefings and solution presentations to senior government leaders and mission operators
Leverages strong relationships to influence decision‑making and strengthen customer trust
Builds and refines a high‑performing technology organization
Leads multi‑domain collaboration across Parsons’ Defense & Intelligence portfolio to solve complex mission challenges
Drives new business and on‑contract growth while cultivating a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence
Manages technology budgets, allocating resources efficiently and cost‑effectively
Required Skills
Minimum of 7 years of experience with detailed working knowledge of missions and operations related to offensive and defensive cyber, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, and specialised communication and collection technologies
Strong knowledge of cyber operations, electronic warfare, ISR, specialised communications, artificial intelligence, data analytics, network operations, systems engineering, and signals intelligence
Proven leadership abilities with a history of mentoring and developing high‑performing technical talent
Strategic thinker with business acumen; skilled at aligning technology initiatives with broader organizational goals
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences
Experience in operational or military environments in cyber, EW, or intelligence domains is a plus
Active TS with SCI eligibility required
U.S. citizenship required
Desired Skills
Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
Knowledge of SIGINT, Electronic Warfare (EW), Digital Signals Processing (DSP), Radio Frequency (RF), Space Systems Engineering, and algorithm development
Security Clearance Requirement Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required. U.S. citizenship required.
Federal Solutions The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our U.S. 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.
Salary & Benefits Salary Range: $144,800.00 – $260,600.00. This position is eligible for incentive compensation. We value our employees and want them 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.
EEO Statement 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.
Fraud Notice Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .
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Hybrid work schedule allowed.
What You’ll Be Doing
Creates and updates Cyber Warfare Directorate’s technical strategy
Ensures strategy alignment with the Cyber Warfare Directorate and overall company objectives
Documents the directorate’s technical vision and compares it to the current state
Develops a roadmap to transition from current state to future state
Oversees Cyber Warfare Technical Solutions
Leads technical volumes of proposals, ensuring responsiveness and clear discriminators
Supports Business Development and Capture activities by aligning contract pursuits with sector strategy
Assists with customer engagements by developing briefings that highlight company differentiators
Continuously evaluates emerging technologies and industry trends
Identifies solutions, services, and best practices to keep the sector at the forefront of innovation
Fosters cross‑business unit collaboration to drive partnerships and accelerate advancements
Engages high‑value customers and operators
Delivers compelling technical briefings and solution presentations to senior government leaders and mission operators
Leverages strong relationships to influence decision‑making and strengthen customer trust
Builds and refines a high‑performing technology organization
Leads multi‑domain collaboration across Parsons’ Defense & Intelligence portfolio to solve complex mission challenges
Drives new business and on‑contract growth while cultivating a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence
Manages technology budgets, allocating resources efficiently and cost‑effectively
Required Skills
Minimum of 7 years of experience with detailed working knowledge of missions and operations related to offensive and defensive cyber, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, and specialised communication and collection technologies
Strong knowledge of cyber operations, electronic warfare, ISR, specialised communications, artificial intelligence, data analytics, network operations, systems engineering, and signals intelligence
Proven leadership abilities with a history of mentoring and developing high‑performing technical talent
Strategic thinker with business acumen; skilled at aligning technology initiatives with broader organizational goals
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences
Experience in operational or military environments in cyber, EW, or intelligence domains is a plus
Active TS with SCI eligibility required
U.S. citizenship required
Desired Skills
Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
Knowledge of SIGINT, Electronic Warfare (EW), Digital Signals Processing (DSP), Radio Frequency (RF), Space Systems Engineering, and algorithm development
Security Clearance Requirement Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required. U.S. citizenship required.
Federal Solutions The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our U.S. 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.
Salary & Benefits Salary Range: $144,800.00 – $260,600.00. This position is eligible for incentive compensation. We value our employees and want them 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.
EEO Statement 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.
Fraud Notice Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .
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