Responsibilities & QualificationsWe are seeking a Chief Agile Coach for the Agile Release Train (ART). Drives ART events and processes, facilitates Program Increment (PI) Planning, coordinates with Product Management and stakeholders, and removes impediments to ART progress. Coaches’ teams and leadership on SAFe principles and practices. Tracks and communicates ART performance metrics. Ensures alignment across multiple Agile teams and synchronization with enterprise objectives.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
- Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years of experience in Agile coaching and facilitation
- Demonstrated senior-level experience (minimum 8 years) implementing and coaching agile frameworks in complex IT environments
- Proven track record of successful Agile transformations
- Mentors junior Scrum Masters and coaches leadership on Agile adoption
- Expert in SAFe framework and experienced in leading multiple Agile teams
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Clearance
- Active TS/SCI clearance required
Certification
- SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
- Advanced Agile certifications (CSP-SM, SAFe Program Consultant)
Overview
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Location:bWashington, D.C.
- Type of environment: Varies
- Noise level: Low
- Work schedule: “Normal work hours” constitute on average 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring 0600-1800, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
- Amount of Travel: 10%
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship
Clearance requirement: TS/SCI
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
OTHER INFORMATION
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
