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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:\nTechnical Director, Aviation Sector | Parsons Corporation\nShape the Future of Global Aviation Modernization\nParsons is seeking an exceptional Technical Director, Aviation Sector to serve as the senior technical authority for one of the most consequential missions in critical infrastructure: the modernization of air traffic management, aviation weather, and national airspace systems worldwide.\nThis is a highly visible, externally facing technical leadership position at the center of how Parsons partners with the FAA, international air navigation service providers (ANSPs), airports, the Department of Defense, and leading aviation technology OEMs to modernize the systems that keep the skies safe.\nIf you are a recognized technical leader in CNS/ATM, aviation weather, air traffic management, or safety-critical systems integration - someone who has earned credibility with government and industry customers through demonstrated delivery, not just theory - this role offers the scope, autonomy, and mission impact to make your mark on the next generation of aviation infrastructure.\nWhy This Role Matters\nAviation modernization is entering a pivotal decade. Aging infrastructure, growing airspace complexity, emerging technologies like AI and digital engineering, and the integration of new entrants such as UAS and UAM are converging to reshape how air traffic is managed and how aviation weather is sensed, processed, and delivered to operational decision-makers.\nAs Technical Director, you will be the person customers, executives, and engineering teams turn to when the technical stakes are highest: when a modernization program needs a credible architecture, when a proposal needs technical teeth, when an integration risk needs to be surfaced early, or when a customer needs to trust that Parsons understands their mission as well as they do.\nWhat You'll Be Doing\nSetting Technical Direction\nDefine and evolve the Aviation Sector's technical strategy, translating business and customer mission needs into executable plans.\nAssess which emerging technologies (AI, digital engineering, cloud, advanced data platforms) are genuinely ready for safety-critical aviation use - and which are not.\nEstablish Parsons as the technically credible, vendor-neutral partner for complex aviation integration challenges.\nServing as Technical Authority for CNS/ATM and Aviation Weather\nProvide senior technical leadership across communications, navigation, surveillance, air traffic management, ATC automation, and airspace operations.\nGuide the technical approach to aviation weather sensing, forecasting, and dissemination, and its integration into ATM and airport decision-support systems.\nEvaluate competing architectures, technologies, and vendor claims with operational rigor.\nLeading Complex Systems Integration\nProvide technical oversight for multi-system, multi-site, multi-vendor programs - from architecture through deployment and cutover.\nInstill engineering discipline across requirements, configuration management, interface control, and verification/validation.\nSurface integration risks early, before they become cost, schedule, or safety problems.\nDriving Program and Pursuit Success\nProvide technical leadership to major programs, captures, and proposals across FAA, international ANSP, airport, DoD, and OEM opportunities.\nServe as a technical escalation point for difficult architecture, integration, or delivery challenges.\nEnsure what gets proposed is what can actually be delivered.\nEngaging Customers and Industry\nBuild trusted relationships with FAA, international civil aviation authorities, ANSPs, airports, DoD organizations, and OEM partners.\nRepresent Parsons at industry forums and executive briefings as a senior technical voice.\nTranslate customer and market insight into recommendations for talent, partnerships, and investment.\nEstablishing Technical Governance\nLead independent technical reviews, architecture reviews, and readiness assessments.\nPromote disciplined, phased delivery with clear readiness gates for safe, predictable modernization in live operational environments.\nEnsure schedule or commercial pressure never compromises safety, security, or quality.\nBuilding Technical Talent and Capability\nDefine the sector's technical capability model and close critical skill and succession gaps.\nRecruit, mentor, and retain senior technical professionals; build career paths for chief engineers and architects.\nDriving Innovation Responsibly\nLead practical application of digital engineering, AI, and enterprise data integration in regulated, safety-critical environments.\nClearly distinguish what's ready for operational deployment from what's still experimental.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nEstablished a clear, actionable technical strategy for the Aviation Sector.\nStrengthened Parsons' technical credibility with the FAA, ANSPs, airports, DoD, and international customers.\nImproved the technical realism and competitiveness of major proposals.\nBuilt repeatable playbooks for systems integration, testing, and operational transition.\nGrown a deeper bench of CNS/ATM and aviation weather technical leadership.\nContributed directly to new contract awards and strategic growth.\nWhat Required Skills You'll Bring\nBachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, aviation, meteorology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.\n25+ years of progressive experience in aviation systems, aerospace, CNS/ATM, aviation weather, air traffic management, systems engineering, defense aviation, or a closely related field.\nLocal to DC Preferred, but can work anywhere.\n10+ years of senior technical or engineering leadership experience.\nDeep, demonstrated technical experience in CNS/ATM, air traffic management, aviation weather, or closely related safety-critical aviation systems.\nExperience leading complex systems integration, enterprise architecture, modernization, deployment, or sustainment efforts.\nDirect experience working with FAA, ANSP, civil aviation authority, airport, DoD, OEM, or major systems-integrator customers.\nDemonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams and influence across organizational and customer boundaries.\nExperience supporting major captures, proposals, or strategic customer engagements.\nExceptional written, verbal, briefing, and executive communication skills.\nAbility to obtain and maintain required government or customer clearances, where applicable.\nWhat Desired Skills You'll Bring\nMaster's degree in systems engineering, aerospace/electrical/computer engineering, computer science, aviation, meteorology, or business.\nDirect experience with FAA/NAS modernization or comparable international ATM modernization programs.\nExperience integrating aviation weather capabilities into ATM, airport, or airspace decision-support systems.\nExperience with large-scale, multi-site, multi-vendor aviation deployments.\nExperience with digital engineering, model-based systems engineering, AI/ML, cloud computing, or enterprise data integration.\nExperience leading distributed, matrixed, or multi-partner technical organizations.\nExperience with strategic partnerships, technology licensing, or capability acquisitions.\nProfessional Engineer, INCOSE, PMP, Agile, cloud, or cybersecurity certifications.\nEstablished professional reputation and network within CNS/ATM, aviation weather, or global ATM modernization communities.\n Security Clearance Requirement:\nNoneThis 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: $200,600.00 - $383,500.00This position is eligible for incentive compensation.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, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.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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