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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Scrum Master / Agile Coach to join our team! In this role you will get to be on the forefront leading SAFe® Agile teams in support of the FORGE program.

The Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution System (FORGE) is a program that will utilize the resources and capabilities of both the legacy Space Based-Infrared System (SBIRS) and the Next Generation OPIR system. FORGE will use current ground architecture to leverage newer technologies, facilitate the addition of new systems, and incorporate these into a common C2 architecture that includes infrastructure, platform, and core services.

The Scrum Master will work with a talented team of various vendors, engineers, and the customer to develop the FORGE ground baseline.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives.
• Ensure that Scrum practices are adhered to and continuously improve the effectiveness of these ceremonies using SAFe principles and Agile practices.
• Act as a servant leader to the Scrum team, removing impediments and helping the team stay focused on delivering high-quality increments.
• Coach team members on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and self-organization.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment, encouraging open communication and accountability.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure that the backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and refined.
• Assist in defining clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Track sprint progress, manage scope changes, and ensure that the team adheres to sprint goals.
• Monitor and report on team performance metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, and sprint progress.
• Identify areas for improvement and work with the team to implement process enhancements.
• Provide regular updates and insights to stakeholders and leadership on team progress and challenges.
• Facilitate communication between team members, stakeholders, and other teams to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Manage and resolve conflicts within the team to maintain a positive and productive working environment.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing feedback from retrospectives and other sources.
• Stay current with Agile best practices and industry trends to enhance the team's Agile maturity.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field and typically 5+ years of related work experience.
• Certifications: SAFe® Scrum Master, SAFe® for Teams
• Hold active Secret clearance
• Demonstrated working knowledge & experience in the following areas: agile software development, agile methodologies, software development life cycle management in a cross-functional team.
• Experience in JIRA, Confluence, and/or Slack

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or other relevant Engineering field from an accredited university
• Top Secret Clearance
• Certifications: SAFe® PO/PM or SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master, and SAFe® for Government

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, 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: 

$96,400.00 - $168,700.00

We 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!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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!