Agile Delivery Lead TS/SCI

Parsons•Arlington, TX

18h

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an experienced Agile Delivery Lead to join our Joint Staff Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) team. In this role, you will plan and lead agile execution across multiple delivery PODs, coordinate program-wide agile ceremonies, and drive successful delivery cycles that support critical Department of Defense mission objectives.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI security clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field
Minimum 8 years of experience in agile delivery, program management, or technical leadership roles, including experience leading multi-team agile execution
Certified Agile, Scrum, or SAFe practitioner (e.g., CSM, SAFe Agilist, PMI-ACP)
Proven expertise in coordinating PI planning, delivery cycles, and program-level agile events
Strong proficiency in agile management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps) and delivery metrics tracking
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
Experience supporting Department of Defense, Joint Staff, or similar federal organizations
Experience leading agile transformation or scaling agile across multiple delivery teams/programs
Familiarity with data, analytics, or AI product delivery in secure DoD environments
Additional agile certifications (e.g., SAFe Program Consultant, Certified Agile Leader)
Demonstrated ability to resolve complex delivery blockers and drive cross-team collaboration

Responsibilities

Plan and lead agile execution across multiple PODs, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery of data, analytics, and AI-enabled products
Coordinate program-wide agile events such as Program Increment (PI) planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and release cycles, aligning all PODs to shared objectives and timelines
Own agile implementation across PODs, establishing and enforcing agile standards, processes, and best practices tailored to the defense environment
Track and report delivery metrics, release timelines, and progress against program objectives, providing transparency and actionable insights to leadership
Resolve escalated delivery blockers and risks, coordinating with POD leads, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure timely resolution
Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation across delivery teams
Communicate status, progress, and risks to senior stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making and alignment with CDAO mission priorities
Support adoption of agile management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps) and ensure accurate tracking and reporting of work across PODs
Mentor and guide Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and POD leads to mature agile practices and drive delivery excellence