Full-Time

OPIR Chief Engineer

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Parsons

Parsons

10,001+ employees

Provides solutions for security and infrastructure

Industrial & Manufacturing
AI & Machine Learning
Defense

Compensation Overview

$140.7k - $253.3kAnnually

+ Incentive Compensation

Expert

Colorado Springs, CO, USA + 1 more

More locations: Boulder, CO, USA

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Research & Development
Space & Rocket Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
Communications

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • A Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance.
  • Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related technical/business field or additional relevant experience may be accepted in place of a degree
  • 15+ years of experience working on DoD projects supporting operations, information, and/or engineering.
  • 10+ years of recent experience in OPIR development programs familiar with the development lifecycle of OPIR programs, as well as the various producers and consumers of OPIR data.
  • Demonstrated relationship with the MW/MD customer and name recognition within the OPIR community.
  • In-depth knowledge of DoD and Intel OPIR enterprise; Missile Warning/Missile Defense; Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3); Overhead Persistent GEOINT Architecture (OPGA); Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS); and National Defense Space Architecture (NDSA)
  • Understanding of Space Systems Command (SSC) and Space Operations Command (SpOC) organizations and methods
  • Understanding of Space Command and Control (C2), Space Domain Awareness / Space Control, and the National Security Space Strategy
  • Ability to effectively present technical material to Parsons leadership, senior DoD and other US government officials
  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain company strategy with other leaders for the OPIR, MW, and related areas.
  • Produce accurate, and easily understood technical summaries / briefs on relevant topics for leadership, business development, and others
  • Support bids and proposals with solutioning, architecture, technical solutions and strategy
  • Monitor and support program execution, including
  • Support and lead cost, schedule and technical risk assessments
  • Support and lead trade studies, artifact review, technical meetings
  • Support and lead program milestone reviews and meetings
  • Identify, report and resolve any potential technical or integration issues.
  • Work with directly with government military and civil personnel and other contractors
Desired Qualifications
  • Advanced engineering degree is preferred, with relevance to space-based EO/IR or other remote sensing
  • FORGE experience (government or contractor)
  • Familiarity with major space system acquisition, development, and operations

Parsons provides solutions in national security, defense, and global infrastructure. The company offers a wide range of services, including infrastructure projects and advanced technology solutions, to both government and commercial clients. Their expertise includes systems and software engineering, quality assurance, compliance, and security. Parsons focuses on delivering valuable solutions that tackle complex challenges in security and infrastructure, generating revenue through contracts with government agencies and commercial entities. A key aspect of Parsons' approach is the use of artificial intelligence to improve operations and drive innovation, ensuring the integrity of critical systems and preparing data for AI applications to enhance efficiency and security.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$243.2M

Headquarters

Centreville, Virginia

Founded

1944

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What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for AI-driven cybersecurity benefits Parsons' national security and defense segments.
  • PFAS remediation demand is rising, expanding opportunities post-TRS Group acquisition.
  • Smart city initiatives globally present opportunities for Parsons' systems engineering expertise.

What critics are saying

  • Integration challenges from TRS Group acquisition may affect operational efficiency.
  • Departure of senior VP L. Roger Mason could disrupt strategic leadership.
  • Reliance on government contracts exposes Parsons to risks from budget changes.

What makes Parsons unique

  • Parsons specializes in national security, defense, and global infrastructure solutions.
  • The company integrates AI to enhance operations and drive innovation in various industries.
  • Parsons' acquisition of TRS Group boosts its environmental remediation capabilities.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Company News

GlobeNewswire
Feb 4th, 2025
Parsons Acquires Trs Group, Inc.

CHANTILLY, Va., Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that it has acquired TRS Group, Inc. (TRS), an environmental solutions firm that specializes in remediation technology, in an all-cash transaction valued at $36 million. This transaction benefits both Parsons’ Federal Solutions and Critical Infrastructure segments.Formed in 2000, TRS is an industry leader in per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), thermal, and holistic environmental remediation, having cleaned hazardous and toxic substances from soil, groundwater, and fire suppression systems for global clients. The company has successfully completed more than 160 in situ thermal remediation projects, establishing itself as a proven operator in treating volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds, including PFAS, energetics, and pesticides in soil, groundwater, and bedrock. TRS’ thermal remediation technology accelerates the breakdown and removal of hazardous substances, such as chlorinated hydrocarbons and other organic pollutants, to treat a wide range of contaminants, offering an efficient and sustainable solution for environmental remediation.“The acquisition of TRS Group significantly enhances Parsons' environmental remediation capabilities in both of our operating segments and serves as a force multiplier for our already industry-leading PFAS remediation solutions,” said Carey Smith, president and chief executive officer of Parsons

PR Newswire
Jan 24th, 2025
Public And Private Works Projects Honored By Statewide Engineering Association

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Council of Engineering Companies, California (ACEC California) and the ACEC California Scholarship Foundation, in partnership with public sector agencies and private companies, will celebrate seventeen engineering projects at ACEC California's Engineering Excellence Awards Banquet, to be held on February 5, 2025. These honor award projects are being recognized for demonstrating an exceptional degree of innovation, complexity, achievement, and value. The winner of the Golden State Award, an honor bestowed on the best overall project, will be announced during the awards banquet. "The 2025 Engineering Excellence Awards celebrate the extraordinary innovation and achievements of ACEC California engineering and land surveying member firms," said Brad Diede, Executive Director of ACEC California. "Californians deserve exceptional infrastructure

MarketBeat
Jan 14th, 2025
Capital CS Group LLC Makes New Investment in Parsons Co. (NYSE:PSN)

Capital CS Group LLC makes new investment in Parsons Co. (NYSE:PSN).

MarketScreener
Jan 13th, 2025
V2X, Inc. Names L. Roger Mason to Chief Growth Officer

He joins the executive team and reports directly to President and Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy C. Wensinger.Mason joins V2X from Parsons Corporation, where he served as a senior vice president, advising the executive leadership team on market strategy, growth priorities, M&A integration efficiencies, margin expansion, and other key areas for a public company operating in critical infrastructure and national security mission areas.

PR Newswire
Jan 13th, 2025
V2X Names L. Roger Mason to Chief Growth Officer

Mason joins V2X from Parsons Corporation, where he served as a senior vice president, advising the executive leadership team on market strategy, growth priorities, M&A integration efficiencies, margin expansion, and other key areas for a public company operating in critical infrastructure and national security mission areas.