A Parsons subsidiary has secured an $11.6 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to automate cyber threat emulation planning and execution for network security assessments. BlackHorse Solutions will work under the Signature Management using Operational Knowledge and Environments program and support the development of tools to help network security professionals find cybersecurity […] More

Parsons and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors hosted the 15th Annual TAPS Golf Outing on Thursday in Joppa, Maryland, to raise funds to provide support for the families of U.S. fallen soldiers. The company said Monday it has helped TAPS secure over $1 million by hosting and serving as the lead sponsor of the […] More

Jack Sears Jr., former vice president of business development and capture at Parsons, has been appointed chief growth officer at Millsboro, Delaware-based cloud and cybersecurity services provider Aquia. He will oversee BD, sales, marketing and go-to-market functions in his new position, Aquia said Monday. Sears holds three decades of work experience at multiple companies that offer […] More

Parsons has entered into an agreement with sensing and analytics company Aurora Insight to collaborate on commercial space research and development to provide next-general capabilities for the domestic and international military sector. The companies will combine their expertise in data collection and analysis, algorithmic processing and analytic interpretation to develop new methods of yielding actionable […] More

Matt Ofilos, formerly executive vice president of Parsons, has been elevated to the chief financial officer post at the information technology company, effective July 25. Parsons has also appointed George Ball — who Ofilos is succeeding as CFO — and defense industry veteran Ellen Lord to its board of directors, the Centreville, Virginia-headquartered company said Monday. Carey Smith, chair, […] More

Parsons has opened an Aberdeen, Maryland-based innovation laboratory that is envisioned to facilitate rapid research, development and integration of operational technology in support of its defense, intelligence and federal civilian customers. The new Paladin Lab located within the Aberdeen Proving Ground includes unclassified tech integration and demonstration space and features hybrid cloud, network and compute […] More

Parsons has introduced a digital organization that seeks to adopt a data-driven approach to delivering digital-enabled platforms to customers in national security and critical infrastructure markets. Parsons X will serve as a digital accelerator that will bring together innovation across the areas of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital twins, machine learning and federating data to facilitate […] More

A Parsons company recently finished the critical design review of a directed energy system meant to use high-power microwaves to disable small boats during defense and homeland security missions. The milestone allows Polaris Alpha Advanced Systems to proceed with the integration of a full prototype microwave technology for an operational utility assessment onboard a maritime […] More

Stacy Kubicek of Lockheed Martin and Rich Aves of Parsons joined other industry executives in a panel discussion held Wednesday at the annual Space Symposium to give their perspectives on cybersecurity risks to commercial satellite systems that support the national security mission, Via Satellite reports. Stacy Kubicek Kubicek, who serves as vice president and general […] More

Executive Mosaic has presented Carey Smith, president, CEO and incoming chairwoman of Parsons, a 2022 Wash100 Award in recognition of her efforts in driving internal investment and federal segment growth strategy. This marks the fourth year that Smith has been included in Executive Mosaic’s annual list of the most notable executives and officials in the […] More

Parsons will help the National Security Agency conduct a virtual competition to test the cybersecurity capabilities of students from service academies and military colleges. The technology company said Wednesday it will develop and manage five modules focused on cryptography, malware, software development, cyber policy and cyber combat for the NSA Cyber Exercise from March 31 […] More

TYSONS CORNER, VA, Feb. 14, 2022 — Parsons President and CEO Carey Smith will chair the board of directors starting April 14 as Chuck Harrington will retire as executive chairman after a four-decade career with the Centreville, Virginia-based company, GovCon Wire reported. “Every day, our global workforce is delivering integrated solutions and services in a […] More