Sr. Director - Cloud Implementation Lead, FAA BNATCS

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Job Description

Are you ready to lead the charge in delivering America’s Most Important Aviation Infrastructure Project ? Parsons Corporation is seeking a Senior Director of Digital Engineering to play a pivotal role in transforming the future of air travel by delivering the Brand-New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This groundbreaking initiative will redefine the National Airspace System (NAS), ensuring safer, more efficient, and resilient air traffic management for generations to come.

The Cloud Implementation Lead provides technical leadership and subject matter expertise in the deployment and integration of cloud-based solutions to support BNATCS operations and scalability. This role focuses on ensuring seamless integration of cloud infrastructure with legacy systems, optimizing resources for scalability and cost efficiency, and maintaining compliance with FAA security and operational requirements. The Lead will manage cloud-hosted tools, monitor cloud performance, and drive modernization efforts to ensure a future-ready National Airspace System (NAS). Proficiency in leading cloud implementations across platforms such as AWS, Azure, and other enterprise cloud environments is critical to success in this role.

This position reports directly to the BNATCS Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and your executive presence, global leadership experience, and strong communication skills will be instrumental in driving our mission forward. Together, we will deliver the systems that ensure the safety, efficiency, and innovation of America’s skies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust cloud architectures that meet business requirements, ensuring scalability, security, and cost efficiency.
• Lead a team of cloud architects and engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and deliver innovative cloud solutions that address business challenges.
• Define and execute cloud adoption strategies, including migration plans, optimization, and governance frameworks.
• Assess emerging cloud technologies and recommend solutions to enhance organizational capabilities.
• Ensure cloud solutions adhere to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and security best practices.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, DevOps, and business units, to align cloud initiatives with organizational goals.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of cloud architectures, processes, and best practices.

Education / Experience Requirements

Skills / Competencies

Desired Certifications (Not Mandatory)

Security Clearance Requirement

None

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 : $167,400.00 - $314,500.00 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, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 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! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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