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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.

If you’re an experienced solutions architect with a background in artificial intelligence/machine learning and a mind for growth and creativity, Parsons has an opportunity for you! As part of our team, you will be driving the technical vision for pursuits of high profile, AI/ML related opportunities. In this role, you will have the opportunity to stay on top of the latest developments in the areas of data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning while using your creativity to define game changing solutions to problems that have major implications for our national security. You will build a solid understanding of Parsons capabilities and combine that with your knowledge and experience to develop compelling and differentiated technical content for proposals, white papers and related materials in support of government solicitations and conferences. You will also help drive our AI/ML strategy and support the growth of the business through engagements with customers and industry partners.

This position is hybrid with in-office work in either Colorado Springs or one of our DC area offices. Remote work is not available.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to gather goals and objectives, identify gaps and develop differentiated solutions that solve mission needs
• Support enterprise-wide growth strategies and initiatives aimed at differentiation of services and delivery, increased competitiveness, and industry thought leadership
• Establish and maintain relationships with customers and industry partners to understand mission needs and articulate capabilities
• Research and understand technology trends, particularly in the areas of agile software development, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), data analytics, and cloud technologies
• Support development of functional AI/ML prototype software
• Develop technical content for proposals, white papers and related materials in support of government solicitations and conferences
• Perform product and capability demonstrations for customers and industry partners as needed
• Attend technical conferences and symposiums pertinent to the trade space
• Provide technical inputs and mission perspective to inform corporate strategy and investments

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science or a related technical discipline and minimum 10 years of relevant experience
• Ability to innovate and provide thought leadership in AI/ML systems and architectures
• Experience developing and deploying AI/ML solutions in support of DoD and/or IC customers
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills, including excellent presentation skills
• Ability to represent the company favorably, to develop new clients, and to negotiate with key members of other firms
• US Person with ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance

Desired Skills:

• Experience with solutioning and proposal development for government solicitations in one or more of the following technical areas: enterprise software systems, artificial intelligence/machine learning, remote sensing, cloud architectures and systems integration
• Experience with machine learning and data science tools (Jupyter, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, pandas, SageMaker, Apache Spark, large language models)
• Experience with reinforcement learning, generative AI and/or AI planning
• Experience working with technologies such as digital engineering, agile development, DevSecOps, containers, cloud migration, cloud native technologies and cybersecurity
• Experience with reasoning under uncertainty (Bayesian Networks, Dynamic Bayesian Networks, Decision Networks, Subjective Logic, Fuzzy Logic)
• Experience with AI-based automated planning and plan recognition technology including planning domain definition language (PDDL) complaint planners

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/NoneThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, 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: 

$126,600.00 - $227,900.00We 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!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 committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.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! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!