Armed Security Officer - Washington, D.C. (VAXCOM)

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: Are you ready to take on a career-defining challenge? Parsons is looking for our next Senior Engineering Fellow to join a pivotal opportunity with the U.S. Army’s PEO M&S (Missiles and Space) in the NCR. You will be our next strategic hire to help us win this cutting-edge work. At PEO M&S, the mission is clear: to equip and empower the Army with cutting-edge missile, air defense, and space technologies that ensure our nation’s security and dominance on the battlefield. By joining this dynamic and mission-critical team, you will play an integral role in delivering advanced capabilities that protect soldiers and safeguard American interests worldwide. PEO M&S drives innovation across a broad range of defense systems, including air and missile defense, precision fires, and space-based surveillance – mission sets that are crucial for the Army’s readiness today and in the future. As part of the Parsons team, you will be on the frontline of winning this transformative work and have the chance to directly contribute to the continued success of the Army’s premier missile and space program. If you’re passionate about national defense, technology innovation, and shaping the future, this is the opportunity for you! SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TODAY TO TALK TO A PARSONS RECRUITER! To be eligible for this work, all candidates are required to hold a current TOP SECRET clearance, or higher. What You'll Be Doing: Provide direct support to the Technical Advisor for C-UAS Technology, Systems and Applications in the evaluation of the entire DoD portfolio related to C-UAS across the Joint Force. Support of the C-UAS JCO in the Core Discipline of Technical Management to include requirements analysis, concept development, science and technology, research, and development for JCO C-UAS efforts. Provide Subject Matter Expertise support in the areas of Systems Engineering, Advanced Technology and Concept Development, Architecture Design, System Design, System Integration, Interoperability, Modeling and Simulation, Requirements Analysis, System Effectiveness & Analysis. Provided SME Technical Support for meetings, briefings, and assessment of direction from Army and DoD Senior Leaders Participate in technical reviews and meetings between and JCO and other Government organizations and contractors Make technical recommendations to include improved capabilities and performance of weapon systems, sensor systems, Command and Control systems, system /subsystem integration and interoperability. What Required Skills You'll Bring: Hold an advanced degree from an accredited institution in a STEM discipline Must have at least 25 years experience in all areas/types of C-UAS technologies Must have at least 20 years experience in IAMD Must have knowledge and experience with Pentagon policies, processes, and procedures Must possess demonstrable knowledge of missiles and space, radars, command and control, and systems engineering Must possess demonstrable experience in briefing/interacting with senior government and military personnel Must be self-motivated and able to assertively document and follow-up on customer requests Must have hands-on knowledge in coordinating problem resolution and working across engineering functional areas. This position requires normal duty station in Washington D.C. What Desired Skills You'll Bring: Current TS/SCI Familiarity with Army battle command and control systems such as Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System, Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control, and the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System Familiarity with the Joint All Domain Command and Control system strategy and development Current or recent experience working in Integrated Fires & Rapid Capability Office, Integrated Fires Mission Command, or other PEO M&S organizations Security Clearance Requirement: An active Top Secret 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: $157,500.00 - $283,500.00 We 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! 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