Technical Lead TS/SCI

Parsons; Virginia; On-site; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead to join our Joint Staff Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) team. You will define and enforce technical standards, establish system architecture, and ensure technical quality across multiple agile delivery PODs supporting critical Department of Defense missions.

You will mentor engineers, translate requirements into scalable solutions, stay ahead of DoD directives, and collaborate with product managers to deliver secure,

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; years of experience may substitute.
• 7 years of technical leadership or architecture experience.
• Proven experience defining system architecture for complex, mission-critical systems.
• Strong track record delivering across multiple development teams or PODs.
• Deep understanding of secure software development, data engineering, and DoD systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Set and enforce technical and engineering standards across delivery PODs.
• Define and evolve overarching system architecture aligned with mission, security, and objectives.
• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional PODs, guiding solution design and engineering practices.
• Establish engineering standards, development frameworks, and reusable patterns.
• Review outputs to ensure quality, performance, security, and compliance.
• Translate business requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions with product managers.
• Mentor engineering talent and foster continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Stay current on DoD directives and proactively identify capability improvements.
• Support risk assessment and mitigation across PODs.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Technical leadership

System architecture

DoD/federal domain knowledge

Communication and collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead to join our Joint Staff Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) team. In this role, you will define and enforce technical and engineering standards, establish system architecture, and ensure technical quality and process consistency across multiple agile delivery PODs supporting critical Department of Defense missions.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Set, communicate, and enforce technical and engineering standards across delivery PODs, ensuring consistency with streamlined processes and frameworks
• Define and evolve overarching system architecture, ensuring alignment with mission requirements, security standards, and enterprise objectives
• Provide technical leadership and oversight to cross-functional PODs, guiding solution design, technology selection, and engineering best practices
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, development frameworks, and reusable patterns to drive technical excellence and efficiency
• Review and validate technical outputs, ensuring solutions meet quality, performance, security, and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with product managers, agile leads, and mission stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions
• Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, technical innovation, and knowledge sharing
• Stay current on emerging technologies, industry standards, and DoD technical directives, and proactively identify opportunities to enhance technical capabilities and architecture
• Support technical risk assessment, mitigation planning, and resolution of complex technical challenges across PODs

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field , years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree
• 7 years of experience in technical leadership, systems engineering, or solution architecture roles
• Proven experience defining system architecture and establishing engineering standards for complex, mission-critical systems
• Strong track record of ensuring technical quality, process consistency, and successful delivery across multiple development teams or PODs
• Deep understanding of secure software development, data engineering, and systems integration within federal/DoD environments
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical problem-solving skills

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Experience supporting Joint Staff, CDAO, or similar high-level DoD organizations
• Expertise in cloud architectures, DevSecOps, data platforms, and AI/ML solution delivery
• Familiarity with DoD technical standards, cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., CMMC, RMF), and enterprise architecture principles
• Advanced certifications in systems architecture, cloud, or engineering disciplines (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, TOGAF, CISSP)
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical innovation and mentor engineering teams in large, matrixed organizations

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: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00We 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—