Certified Scrum Master - TS/SCI

Parsons Corporation; Virginia; On-site; USD 104,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k) retirement

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Life insurance

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Certified Scrum Master to support the Joint Staff CDAO. You will lead agile delivery for data and AI use cases across Joint Staff, ensuring DoD-aligned processes, removing impediments, and guiding ceremonies.

Active TS/SCI clearance required; Bachelor’s with experience; 5+ years in agile environments; proficiency with Jira/Azure DevOps; DoD compliance knowledge; Federal Solutions team member with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; additional years of experience may count toward degree requirement
• CSM or equivalent agile certification (e.g., SAFe Scrum Master, PMI-ACP) preferred
• 5+ years of experience in Agile environments with DoD/federal context preferred
• Experience overseeing data analytics, AI, or software products in defense or federal sector preferred
• Proficiency with agile tools (Jira, Azure DevOps) and metrics tracking
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition, cybersecurity, and compliance (CMMC, DFARS)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for a dedicated delivery POD using War Data Platform to deliver DoD data and AI-enabled products
• Own agile implementation for the POD with tailored processes for the DoD environment
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies: sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives
• Manage agile tools: ticket creation, backlog refinement, workflow optimization
• Support POD metrics tracking: velocity, burndown, impediments
• Remove impediments and foster collaboration and continuous improvement
• Coordinate with product owners, stakeholders, and Joint Staff Directorates to ensure timely delivery
• Ensure development activities adhere to DoD regs and data governance

Skills

CSM certification

Agile experience

Jira/Azure DevOps

DoD/Federal experience

Stakeholder comms

Experience 5+ yrs

Data analytics/AI experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

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

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!