Vice President, Defense Industrial
Parsons CorporationVirginia, United States
Posted March 23, 2026
200600 - 383500 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. #WeAreParsons Disclaimer: Parsons is aware of recruitment scams where individuals posing as Parsons representatives offer fraudulent job opportunities to steal personal information or solicit money. To avoid these scams, remember that Parsons will never ask for money or sensitive personal details, and all legitimate job openings are listed on https://jobs.parsons.com/; report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement or [email protected].
Job Description
Imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself at Parsons. As the Vice President, Defense Industrial, you will lead our global portfolio focused on the U.S. and allied defense industrial base, driving profitable growth and delivering high-consequence projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial, civil), Construction Management, or related field.
- 15+ years of experience with industrial facilities in defense or related sectors (munitions, energetics, process plants, or heavy manufacturing).
- 7+ years in senior leadership roles with direct P&L responsibility.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex modernization or greenfield industrial projects, ideally for DoD or major primes.
- Strong understanding of process safety, environmental regulations, and high-hazard facility operations.
- Ability to lead in a matrix environment and work effectively with cross-functional service line teams.
- Residing in the Northern Virginia, DC, Maryland area to support our customers and facilities or willingness to travel up to 50% to project sites.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid time off
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Flexible work schedules
- Holidays