Parsons Wins Spot on Space Force’s NITE-STAR Program
Parsons Corp. has won a spot on the U.S. Space Force’s National Space Test and Training Complex Innovative Technology & Engineering – Space Test and Range Capability Development program. The multiple award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract vehicle has a shared ceiling value of $981 million across all awardees over two 5-year periods. “Maintaining superiority
Top Contracts Execs to Watch in 2026: Parsons Corp.’s Jai Spivey
Jai Spivey Senior Vice President, Contracts, Federal Solutions, Parsons Corp. Jai Spivey is an anchor in a changing environment, supporting shifts across executive orders, RFOs and everything in between. Change is constant in acquisition, she said, and adapting positively can be challenging, especially for contracts professionals on the front line. To support the team, Spivey
Top DOW Execs to Watch in 2026: Parsons Corp.’s Ed Barker
Ed Barker Vice President, Strategic Account Executive for Defense & Intelligence, Parsons Corp. Ed Barker’s biggest recent achievement was building and driving a “One Parsons” approach across counter-UAS and C5ISR, synchronizing capabilities, teams and customer engagement to address increasingly complex mission needs. He championed the adoption of AI-enabled capabilities to improve opportunity identification, market awareness,
Top Cyber Execs to Watch in 2026: Parsons Corp.’s Candice Frost
Candice Frost Vice President, Mission Engagement, High Consequence Missions, Parsons Corp. Candice Frost’s most significant achievement focuses on the strategic design and integration of advanced cyber-intelligence frameworks that bridge the gap between tactical military operations and high-level national security policy. By spearheading initiatives that synchronize multidomain threat intelligence, Parsons empowers decision-makers to anticipate and neutralize
WATCH: Parsons’ Candice Frost & Navy’s Scott St. Pierre on AI as a Force Multiplier in Cyber & Defense
In this virtual video panel series, WashingtonExec interviews industry and public sector leaders to explore the challenges, innovations and initiatives shaping the government IT landscape. This video was originally recorded Feb. 26, 2026. In this segment, WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Candice Frost, senior director of cyber warfare business development for Parsons Corp., and
Parsons Buys Altamira in $375M Deal to Expand Intel, Space Capabilities
Parsons Corp. is acquiring Altamira Technologies Corp. in a transaction valued at up to $375 million, bolstering its position across defense, intelligence, cyber and space missions, the company said. Based in McLean, Virginia, Altamira provides missile warning, AI and machine learning-enabled analytics, space-based mission support and signals intelligence and cyber capabilities that help customers detect
Top CISOs to Watch in 2025: Parsons’ Eric Schlesinger
Eric Schlesinger CISO, Parsons Corp. Eric Schlesinger doesn’t just oversee big picture cybersecurity concerns. He pulls out the proverbial microscope and examines every detail. “The biggest win has been creating and defining a much more granular view of our attack surface,” Schlesinger said. “Instead of looking at risk in broad strokes, we’ve broken it down
Parsons Wins $13M Task Order to Support Nuclear Smuggling Detection in Indo-Pacific
Parsons Corp. has secured a $13 million task order from the National Nuclear Security Administration to deliver counter-nuclear smuggling systems in the Indo-Pacific region. The task order, awarded under the Counter Nuclear Smuggling System Deployment multiple-award contract, includes a 1-year base period and six 1-year options. It is new work for the company. This is
From Infantry to Innovation: The Story of Parsons’ Scott Goldstein
In this episode of “Humble Beginnings,” WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh interviews Scott Goldstein, senior vice president and fellow at Parsons Corp. Goldstein shares his unique journey from an Army infantryman to a major general in the Air Force, and finally to his current role in the private sector. Goldstein’s story is marked by academic achievements, significant
Top DOD Execs to Watch in 2025: Parsons Corp.’s Kenny Whitesell
Kenny Whitesell Vice President, INDOPAC Strategy and Growth, Parsons Corp. Kenny Whitesell’s biggest achievement since arriving on Oahu has been the growth and recognition of Parsons and its capabilities in INDOPACOM. Parsons has rapidly gained traction within the military, military support and contractor communities on the island, strengthening the connection between the company’s name and
Top Chief Technology Officers to Watch in 2025: Parsons’ Ricardo Lorenzo
Ricardo Lorenzo’s most significant recent achievement was driving company growth through technological differentiation. He works closely with business partners and commercial providers to develop emerging technologies, lead an enterprisewide AI strategy and run an internal R&D program that consistently delivers high ROI. He also oversees major strategic initiatives, including commercializing technology offerings to align with
Top Cloud Executives to Watch in 2025: Parsons Corp.’s Jenn Bergstrom
Jenn Bergstrom Vice President, Cloud and Data Solutions, Parsons Corp. Jenn Bergstrom launched Parsons’ Bright Sky Federal Cloud Strategy, established Parsons’ Cloud Center of Excellence and rolled out a cloud certification initiative across the federal segment that more than doubled the number of cloud-certified individuals in nine months. This upskilling initiative was powered by a
Pinnacle Award Finalist Alex Gross: ‘Insatiable Inquisitiveness is Part of Why Our Community Will Win’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Alex Gross, senior vice president & chief strategist for defense and intelligence at Parsons Corp., and finalist in the Space Executive of the Year, Public Company,
Pinnacle Award Finalist Soo Lagasse: ‘Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Soo Lagasse, senior vice president of global talent acquisition at Parsons Corp., and finalist in the HR Executive of the Year, Public Companies, category. Here, she talks about
Parsons Wins $46M Contract for Advanced Transportation Operation Technology
Parsons Corp. wins $46M contract to oversee Operations Technology Maintenance Services for an East Coast strategic transportation customer. “We are proud to apply our cutting-edge technologies to improve service delivery,” said Mark Fialkowski, president of Infrastructure North America for Parsons. “As leaders in digital transformation, our capabilities will enhance and streamline our program management delivery model,
Top Contracts Execs to Watch in 2024: Parsons’ Jai Spivey
Jai Spivey Senior Vice President of Contracts, Federal Solutions, Parsons Jai Spivey’s highest recent achievement was building an outstanding contracts team at Federal Solutions, Parsons Corp. Brendan Murphy, senior vice president and deputy general counsel – Federal Solutions, said Spivey is a “dynamic leader at Parsons.” “She is committed to delivering high quality contracts support
Roger Mason Joins Parsons Corp. as SVP
Roger Mason has joined Parsons Corp. as senior vice president. His experience in the national security sector includes leadership in the intelligence community. He was the first assistant director of national intelligence for Systems and Resource Analyses, and most recently, the president of Peraton’s Space and Intelligence sector. His 30 years of experience includes senior
Top Cloud Executives to Watch in 2024: Parsons Corp.’s Jenn Bergstrom
Jenn Bergstrom Cloud and Data Solutions Lead, Parsons Corp. Jenn Bergstrom recently organized and ran two companywide upskilling and gamification events focused on cloud and AI. These events saw hundreds of participants from every Parsons sector competing, collaborating and learning key skills that align with the company’s strategic initiatives. By making the process of learning
Top ESG Execs to Watch in 2024: Parsons Corp.’s Mark Van Andel
Mark Van Andel Vice President of Environmental, Social & Governance, Parsons Corp. Mark Van Andel and his team significantly advanced the company’s ESG approach by setting clear, actionable goals: committing to Science Based Targets initiative targets, including achieving net-zero emissions, and aiming for 100% renewable energy use by 2028. In the second half of 2023,
Top Pricing Execs to Watch in 2024: Parsons’ David Blythe
David Blythe Director of Pricing, Parsons Corp. David Blythe recently revamped his pricing team to align better with the company’s various business units. He ensured each unit has a designated primary contact, while maintaining a versatile team of pricing analysts proficient across all areas. This restructuring gives each business unit’s leadership confidence its projects will
Top Space Execs to Watch in 2024: Parsons Corp.’s Alex Gross
Alex Gross Senior Vice President & Chief Strategist for Defense and Intelligence, Parsons Corp. In 2023, Alex Gross’ team delivered multiple technical innovations, leading to record-breaking business growth. They landed the largest Parsons defense and intelligence contract to date. In November 2023, they demonstrated a disruptive new paradigm for space warfighter training customers described as
Parsons Snags Spot on $245M Army Corps of Engineers Contract for Environmental Remediation
Parsons Corp. has won a seat on a $245 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, multiple award task order contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District. The contract for environmental remediation activities has a 5-year basic ordering period and represents new work for the company. The contract will consist of projects funded
Top Execs to Watch in 2024: Parsons Corp.’s Carey Smith
Carey Smith Chair, President & CEO, Parsons Corp. Last year was record-breaking for Parsons. In the third quarter, the company reported its highest total revenue, organic revenue growth, adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow. The revenue increase, driven mainly by 23% organic growth from new and existing contracts, was also boosted by acquisitions of IPKeys
Top Chief Technology Officers to Watch in 2024: Parsons’ Ricardo Lorenzo
Ricardo Lorenzo CTO, Parsons Corp. Rico Lorenzo is playing a vital role in transforming Parsons Corp. into a thriving and growing technology-driven solutions provider. In the past five years, the company established itself as a prominent provider of high-value solutions, last year securing 13 contracts worth over $100 million for critical missions in both the
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