Project Leader - TS/SCI
parsons · US - CO, Denver · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 125,100 – 225,200 a year
Posted Oct 8, 2026
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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 Senior Technical Project Leader who has extensive experience in software development and project management for Navy software systems. In this role you will get to support a high visibility Navy Program.
What You’ll be Doing:
Lead complex software engineering sustainment projects, ensuring on time, within-budget delivery of high-quality solutions aligned with Navy requirements
Manage project teams, stakeholders, and resources, while leveraging a software development background to provide technical oversight and risk mitigation
Responsible for all aspects of the project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring adherence to established processes and standards
Required Qualifications:
Must have a Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to pass a Counterintelligence polygraph
10 years or more of professional experience in software development and project management
At least 5 years leading large, complex projects
Master’s degree, or an authorized substitution for a bachelor’s degree plus four additional years of relevant experience
Excellent stakeholder-management skills to include military, GOV and CTR
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative/distributed team environment
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
Experience working on Navy software systems
Experience managing software development teams and technical personnel
Desired Qualifications:
An active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly is preferred
Experience managing government-funded contracts
Experience supporting Navy programs, NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, NIWC Atlantic
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.
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