Technical Lead TS/SCI

Parsons Corporation•Arlington, VA

1d•$125,100 - $225,200

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI security clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
Minimum 10 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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