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.

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Scrum Master to join our team! In this role you will get to facilitate Agile delivery practices and serves as a servant leader for one or more Scrum teams

What You'll Be Doing:

• Facilitates Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement sessions.
• Supports program and project implementation efforts and contributes significantly to department goals, Agile maturity initiatives, and planning activities.
• Identifies, tracks, and removes impediments that may impact team productivity, delivery timelines, or business outcomes.
• Coaches team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and servant leadership concepts.
• Collaborates with Product Owners to ensure product backlogs are well-defined, prioritized, and aligned with business objectives.
• Promotes continuous improvement through retrospectives, actionable feedback, and process optimization initiatives.
• Tracks and communicates key Agile metrics, team health indicators, delivery progress, and risks to stakeholders and leadership.
• Facilitates cross-functional collaboration and coordination across teams, departments, and external partners as needed.
• Oversees adherence to Agile delivery standards and supports quality-focused practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Acts as a trusted advisor and resource to managers, employees, Product Owners, and leadership teams regarding Agile delivery and team effectiveness.
• Supports release planning and helps ensure successful delivery of products and services into production environments.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

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What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.Advanced knowledge of Agile methodologies, Scrum framework, Kanban principles, and Lean practices.
• 5+ years of professional experience with at least 3 years serving as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Project Manager, or related Agile delivery role.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate team discussions, conflict resolution, and consensus-building activities.
• Strong servant leadership mindset with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and delivery impediments.
• Experience supporting software development teams and technology delivery initiatives.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Agile management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to analyze Agile metrics and use data to drive team improvements and delivery predictability.
• Must possess a SECRET Clearance (highly preferred TS/SCI or above)

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What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent Agile certification preferred.
• Experience supporting software development and technology-focused teams preferred.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification preferred.

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Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret 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 - $181,100.00We 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, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 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 next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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