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About this Principal Systems Programmer - TS/SCI role at Parsons

Parsons · Onsite · US - CO, Denver
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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 software solutions. Parsons creates game-changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists.


Parsons is seeking a Principal Systems Programmer who has extensive experience with Navy software systems. In this role you will get to support a high visibility Navy Program. 


What You’ll be Doing:

  • Design, integrate, and maintain complex systems of systems that meet government requirements and specifications
  • Developing and integrating system designs that trace to government requirements
  • Assessing system performance and implementing improvements for efficiency
  • Working with project leads, developers, cybersecurity, and government stakeholders to ensure successful system delivery

Required Qualifications:

  • Must have a Top-Secret clearance with SCI and ability to pass a Counterintelligence polygraph
  • 10 years or more of professional experience as a systems engineer for Navy software systems 
  • Master’s degree, or an authorized substitution for a bachelor’s degree plus four additional years of relevant experience. 
  • Experience with system-of-systems engineering
  • Experience with requirements traceability
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative/distributed team environment
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
  • Demonstrated experience with system architecture and technical design
  • Experience with integration of complex Navy or DoW software systems
  • Experience with systems deployed at the tactical edge

Desired Qualifications:

  • An active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly is preferred
  • Experience with Model-Base-Systems Engineering
  • Experience supporting Navy programs, NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, NIWC Atlantic

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI 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: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00

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, 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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About Parsons

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. For more about Parso

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