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Job Description:
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.
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)
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.
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!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
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years professional experience with at least 3 years serving as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Project Manager, or related Agile delivery role
- Advanced knowledge of Agile methodologies, Scrum framework, Kanban principles, and Lean practices
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate team discussions, conflict resolution, and consensus-building
- Strong servant leadership mindset with 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
- 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
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
- Active Secret security clearance required (TS/SCI or above highly preferred)
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), PMI-ACP, or equivalent Agile certification
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.
