Certified Scrum Master -- TS/SCI

Parsons•Arlington, TX

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Certified Scrum Master to support the Joint Staff Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO). The role oversees agile delivery teams developing, iterating, and scaling data- and AI-enabled use cases across Joint Staff Directorates in support of Department of Defense mission objectives. The Scrum Master serves a dedicated delivery POD using the War Data Platform (WDP) to deliver CDAO data and AI-enabled products and use cases for the Joint Staff. The position owns agile implementation for the POD, facilitates Scrum ceremonies, maintains agile management tools and delivery metrics, and coordinates with product owners, stakeholders, and Joint Staff Directorates. It also supports compliance with applicable DoD regulations, data governance, and security standards while managing impediments, risks, and dependencies. This position is part of Parsons' Federal Solutions team, which supports US government missions in defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental services. An active Top Secret SCI clearance is required.

Requirements

Active Top Secret SCI security clearance.
Bachelor's degree, with additional years of experience permitted in lieu of a degree.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent agile certification, such as SAFe Scrum Master or PMI-ACP.
At least 5 years of experience; additional education, training, and certifications may count toward the total years of experience.
Experience overseeing development of data analytics, AI, or software products, preferably in the DoD or federal sector.
Strong proficiency with agile management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps, including ticket management, workflow setup, and metrics tracking.
Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, cybersecurity, and compliance frameworks such as CMMC and DFARS.
Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Serve as Scrum Master for a dedicated delivery POD using the War Data Platform to deliver CDAO data- and AI-enabled products and use cases for the Joint Staff.
Own agile implementation for the POD and ensure agile standards, processes, and best practices are followed and tailored to the DoD environment.
Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, aligning work with CDAO priorities and Joint Staff mission objectives.
Manage agile tools such as Jira and Azure DevOps, including ticket creation and tracking, backlog refinement, and workflow optimization.
Track POD metrics and report on velocity, burndown, impediments, and other performance indicators.
Remove impediments and foster collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement within the POD.
Coordinate with product owners, stakeholders, and Joint Staff Directorates to clarify and prioritize requirements and deliver on schedule.
Ensure development activities comply with applicable DoD regulations, data governance, and security standards.
Escalate blockers, manage risks and dependencies, and proactively resolve delivery challenges.