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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Scrum Master/Release Train Engineer to join our team! In this role you will serve in an execution position critical of advancing the Department's data and AI capabilities. You will operate utilizing Palantir Foundry's object-oriented data environment, you will track sprint cycles, manage Epics, and orchestrate Program Increments (PI). Your daily focus will shift constantly between macro-level program health (aligning technical tracks to Joint Staff CDAO mission objectives as an RTE) and micro-level team execution (coaching data engineers and scientists as a Scrum Master).
What You'll Be Doing:
- Program Orchestration & DUC Development: Align multiple technical tracks (data ingestion, pipelines, front-end) to CDAO mission objectives and facilitate Digital Use Case (DUC) development across multi-directorate stakeholders.
- Team Execution & Unblocking: Coach individual developers and data scientists, facilitate standard Agile ceremonies, shield the team from scope creep, and actively identify, track, and resolve execution blockers alongside the team.
- Palantir Epic & PI Management: Manage Epics and PIs as custom Object Types within Foundry's Ontology, orchestrating PI Planning using interactive Palantir Workshop dashboards and Notepad documents to map visual object links.
- Palantir Sprint Tracking: Organize data-centric sprints (e.g., finalizing a writeback function or PySpark transform) using Foundry Tasks rather than traditional flat ticketing databases.
- Custom Metrics & Live Reporting: Build custom analytical workflows in Palantir Contour or Quiver to track velocity and bottlenecks, presenting real-time, interactive data apps directly to federal clients during Sprint Reviews.
- Government Liaison & Scope Control: Translate complex Agile metrics into formal status reports for government Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs), balancing Agile flexibility with rigid federal Statement of Work (SOW) boundaries.
- Security & ATO Gatekeeping: Ensure all development work aligns with federal security requirements (e.g., FedRAMP controls, Authority to Operate / ATO conditions) before it is slated for a release train.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Clearance: Active TS/SCI security clearance.
- 7-10 years' experience supporting Joint Staff or Joint Force products or projects as a Scrum Master or related responsibilities
- Bachelors degree in related field or STEM program
- Agile Certification: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent baseline Agile certification.
- Federal Experience: Proven experience working in a federal or DoD contracting environment, with a working understanding of SOW execution and DoD security/ATO constraints.
- Blocker Resolution: Demonstrated ability to proactively identify execution blockers, communicate them effectively, and work collaboratively inside a technical team to drive resolution.
- Technical Acumen: Experience managing software development, data engineering, or data science teams, with the ability to comprehend and unblock complex data pipeline dependencies.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- 10+ Years' experience supporting Joint Staff or Joint Force projects or products as a Scrum Master
- Masters degree in related field or STEM Program
- Pod Model Delivery: Proven experience organizing, managing, and scaling technical teams utilizing Project Oriented Delivery (Pod) models.
- DUC Management: Experience guiding Digital Use Case (DUC) development, including requirements gathering, prioritizing features, and managing competing interests for multi-directorate stakeholders.
- Advanced Agile Certification: Active SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC).
- Palantir Foundry Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience structuring Agile workflows, Ontologies, and custom metrics specifically within Palantir Foundry (e.g., configuring Foundry Tasks, Workshop, Quiver, Contour).
- Mission Context: Prior experience directly supporting the Joint Staff, CDAO, or enterprise-level DoD AI/ML and data integration initiatives.
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: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We 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, 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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Active Top Secret SCI security clearance
- 7-10 years of experience supporting Joint Staff or Joint Force products or projects as a Scrum Master or in related responsibilities
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or STEM program
- Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent baseline Agile certification
- Experience working in a federal or Department of Defense contracting environment
- Working understanding of Statement of Work execution and DoD security and Authority to Operate constraints
- Demonstrated ability to identify, communicate, and resolve execution blockers collaboratively
- Experience managing software development, data engineering, or data science teams
- Ability to understand and unblock complex data pipeline dependencies
- 10 or more years of experience supporting Joint Staff or Joint Force projects or products as a Scrum Master
- Master's degree in a related field or STEM program
- Experience organizing and scaling technical teams using Project Oriented Delivery Pod models
- Experience guiding Digital Use Case development, requirements gathering, feature prioritization, and stakeholder coordination
- Active SAFe Release Train Engineer certification or SAFe Program Consultant certification
- Hands-on experience structuring Agile workflows, Ontologies, and custom metrics in Palantir Foundry
- Experience with Palantir Foundry Tasks, Workshop, Quiver, or Contour
- Experience supporting the Joint Staff, CDAO, or enterprise-level DoD AI/ML and data integration initiatives
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
