Certified Scrum Master - TS/SCI

Parsons; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Certified Scrum Master to join our Federal Solutions team supporting Joint Staff CDAO. You will oversee agile delivery teams developing data analytics, AI-enabled use cases, and software products for the DoD, ensuring agile practices and security standards are maintained.

You will facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, manage Jira/Azure DevOps, and coordinate with product owners and stakeholders to meet schedules while maintaining a strong focus on DoD compliance and delivery

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree with additional years of experience counts.
• CSM or equivalent Agile certification (e.g., SAFe Scrum Master, PMI-ACP) is required.
• 5+ years of experience with data analytics, AI, or software product development.
• Experience in DoD or federal sector is preferred.
• Proficiency with agile management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps) and metrics tracking.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, cybersecurity, and compliance (CMMC, DFARS) is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for a dedicated delivery POD leveraging DoD-aligned platforms to deliver data/AI products for the Joint Staff.
• Own agile implementation for the POD, ensuring standards and processes are followed and tailored for the DoD environment.
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies and align priorities with Joint Staff mission objectives.
• Manage agile tools (Jira, Azure DevOps): ticketing, backlog refinement, and workflow optimization.
• Support POD metrics tracking (velocity, burndown, blockers) to drive delivery improvements.
• Remove impediments and foster collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with product owners and stakeholders to ensure requirements are understood and delivered on schedule.
• Ensure development activities adhere to DoD regulations, data governance, and security standards.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

CSM certification

Bachelor's degree

5+ years experience

DoD/federal domain

Jira/Azure DevOps

DoD compliance knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Certified Scrum Master to join our team supporting the Joint Staff Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO).

In this role, you will directly oversee agile delivery teams responsible for developing, iterating, and scaling data and AI-enabled use cases across Joint Staff Directorates in support of critical Department of Defense mission objectives.

What You'll Be Doing :

• Serve as Scrum Master for a dedicated delivery POD leveraging War Data Platform (WDP) to deliver CDAO data and AI-enabled products and use cases for the Joint Staff
• Own agile implementation for the POD, ensuring agile standards, processes, and best practices are consistently followed and tailored to the DoD environment
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, driving alignment with CDAO priorities and Joint Staff mission objectives
• Manage and maintain agile management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps), including ticket creation, tracking, backlog refinement, and workflow optimization for the POD
• Support POD metrics tracking, reporting on velocity, burndown, impediments, and other key performance indicators to inform delivery and continuous improvement
• Remove impediments and foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement within the POD
• Coordinate with product owners, stakeholders, and Joint Staff Directorates to ensure requirements are well-understood, prioritized, and delivered on schedule
• Ensure all development activities adhere to applicable DoD regulations, data governance, and security standards
• Escalate blockers, manage risks and dependencies, and proactively resolve delivery challenges within the POD

What Required Skills You'll Bring :

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor's degree with additional years of experience able to count in lieu of a degree
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent agile certification (e.g., SAFe Scrum Master, PMI-ACP).
• 5+ years of experience, with additional education, training, and certifications able to count towards total years of experience
• Experience overseeing the development of data analytics, AI, or software products, preferably within the DoD or federal sector
• Strong proficiency in agile management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps), including ticket management, workflow setup, and metrics tracking
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, cybersecurity, and compliance frameworks (e.g., CMMC, DFARS)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

What Desired Skills You'll Bring :

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline
• Experience supporting Joint Staff, CDAO, or other senior-level DoD organizations
• Familiarity with War Data Platform (WDP), cloud architectures, DevSecOps practices, and advanced analytics platforms
• Additional agile certifications (e.g., Certified Agile Leader, SAFe Program Consultant)
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration, drive innovation, and own delivery processes in large, matrixed organizations

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.

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: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

Benefits and Perks:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• holidays

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, 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