Agile Delivery Lead TS/SCI

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.Job Description:Parsons is looking for an experienced Agile Delivery Lead to join our Joint Staff Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) team. In this role, you will plan and lead agile execution across multiple delivery PODs, coordinate program-wide agile ceremonies, and drive successful delivery cycles that support critical Department of Defense mission objectives.What You'll Be Doing:Plan and lead agile execution across multiple PODs, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery of data, analytics, and AI-enabled productsCoordinate program-wide agile events such as Program Increment (PI) planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and release cycles, aligning all PODs to shared objectives and timelinesOwn agile implementation across PODs, establishing and enforcing agile standards, processes, and best practices tailored to the defense environmentTrack and report delivery metrics, release timelines, and progress against program objectives, providing transparency and actionable insights to leadershipResolve escalated delivery blockers and risks, coordinating with POD leads, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure timely resolutionFoster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation across delivery teamsCommunicate status, progress, and risks to senior stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making and alignment with CDAO mission prioritiesSupport adoption of agile management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps) and ensure accurate tracking and reporting of work across PODsMentor and guide Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and POD leads to mature agile practices and drive delivery excellenceWhat Required Skills You'll Bring:Active TS/SCI security clearanceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related fieldMinimum 8 years of experience in agile delivery, program management, or technical leadership roles, including experience leading multi-team agile executionCertified Agile, Scrum, or SAFe practitioner (e.g., CSM, SAFe Agilist, PMI-ACP)Proven expertise in coordinating PI planning, delivery cycles, and program-level agile eventsStrong proficiency in agile management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps) and delivery metrics trackingExcellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skillsWhat Desired Skills You'll Bring:Master’s degree in a relevant disciplineExperience supporting Department of Defense, Joint Staff, or similar federal organizationsExperience leading agile transformation or scaling agile across multiple delivery teams/programsFamiliarity with data, analytics, or AI product delivery in secure DoD environmentsAdditional agile certifications (e.g., SAFe Program Consultant, Certified Agile Leader)Demonstrated ability to resolve complex delivery blockers and drive cross-team collaborationSecurity 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: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00We 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 .SummaryLocation: US - VA, ArlingtonType: Full time