Senior DoD Scrum Master | TS/SCI | Agile Delivery Lead

Parsons

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 104,000 - 181,000

Full time

3 days ago

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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.