Technical Director
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Job Description:
Parsons is seeking a TECHNICAL DIRECTOR to provide vision, direction, and technology ideation for Embedded Mission Support projects within Parsons’ support to cyber operations and systems for USCYBERCOM. This individual is responsible for making key decisions that relate to continuous improvement within areas of technical operations and for the portfolio's growing innovative needs.
You will:
- Provides technical oversight to all portfolio programs and work/solutions.
- Develops innovative solutions that directly support the portfolio business growth strategy.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and customers; build trusted relationships and gather mission-driven, user-centered requirements.
- Develops and maintains relationships with external partner organizations and internal portfolio project teams.
- Liaises with other teams, internal and external to the portfolio, to contribute to integrated programs and strategic initiatives.
- Leads a team in the execution of technical solutions for initiatives and projects (i.e. acts as a Solutions Architect).
- Leads team/talent technical development, ensuring there is proper understanding/application of technologies and procedures.
- Resolves technical obstacles that could slow down or prevent programs from delivering on program objectives.
- Stays up to date with current trends and developments.
- Collaborate with higher Parsons Leadership and Business Development to market and secure additional work with client.
- Act as the Parsons Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the portfolio collaboration and events.
- Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of the organization's technical infrastructure.
- Manage budgets for technical operations, including hardware, software, and personnel costs.
- Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and best practices for technical workflows.
- Guide architecture and technical design decisions for internal and customer-facing products.
- Implement modern development practices including Agile, CI/CD, DevOps, etc.
- Collaborate with product, design, and business teams to deliver value-driven technology solutions.
Requirements:
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in a technical field (cyber operations and IT).
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering or related technical discipline.
- Intimate knowledge of USCYBERCOM and its subordinate organizations and activities.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to understand business goals and translate them into technical requirements and project plans
- Active TS/SCI + Polygraph
Location: Columbia, MD
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: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00We 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/.
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