Agile Coach

CACI International Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking an Agile Coach to drive SAFe implementations within the JTMS program in the United States. You will work closely with government leadership, RTEs, Scrum Masters and Agile teams to facilitate ART events and deliver value.

The role emphasizes servant leadership, Lean-Agile mindset, and continuous improvement across the program. You will train executives and SAFe roles, participate in PI Planning and I&A, and mentor RTEs and Scrum Masters while guiding the Vision,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and seven (7) years of related experience.
• Two (2) years’ experience coaching SAFe implementations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to pass an IT-1 background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Coach SAFe teams to enable product delivery and benefit the overall program.
• Socialize new concepts and communicate changes; refine metrics to foster continuous improvement.
• Train executives, leaders, Agile teams, and SAFe roles (Product Owner, Product Manager, Scrum Master, RTE).
• Participate in PI Planning and Inspect & Adapt; coach RTE and leadership on facilitation of big room planning.
• Coach leaders to build and maintain the Vision, Roadmap, and Program Backlogs.
• Measure SAFe implementation using SAFe assessments to gauge agility progress.
• Establish a DevOps culture and coach the Continuous Delivery Pipeline and Agile architecture practices.
• Manage and mentor Scrum Masters and RTE.

Skills

SAFe coaching

Agile facilitation

Change management

Executive coaching

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Certified SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC)

Job description

Job Title: Agile CoachJob Category: Information TechnologyTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: SecretEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Local* * *The Opportunity:CACI is looking for an Agile Coach with experience in coaching SAFe implementations. The desired candidate will be a servant leader, someone who can facilitate both change and collaboration at scale by embodying the attributes of the Lean-Agile mindset as well as a learning and growth attitude, while continuously fostering positive change.As the Agile Coach for the JTMS program, you will be working closely with government leadership, RTEs, scrum masters, Agile teams and the entire ART to facilitate the ART events and assist the ART in delivering value. You will be a key member of the leadership team, doing work that matters for some of the U.S. Government’s most critical missionsResponsibilities:Using the principles of SAFe, serve the teams, enable product delivery, and benefit the overall programSocialize the new concepts and communicate upcoming changes and refine metrics to foster a culture of continuous improvementTrain executives, leaders, Agile teams, and SAFe roles—such as Product Owner, Product Manager, Scrum Master, Release Train Engineer (RTE)Participate in critical events like PI Planning and Inspect and Adapt (I&A) and coach the RTE and leadership on facilitating big room planning events.Coach leaders and stakeholders to build and maintain the Vision, Roadmap, and Program BacklogsMeasure & Grow the SAFe implementation at various points using SAFe provided assessments to understand where the organization is on the path to business agilityEstablish a DevOps culture and mindset and coach the Continuous Delivery Pipeline, infrastructure, and associated Agile architecture practicesManage and mentor the scrum masters and RTEQualifications:Required:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and seven (7) years of related experienceTwo (2) years’ experience coaching SAFe implementationsCertified SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC)Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and seven (7) years of related experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsMust be a U.S. Citizen and able to pass an IT-1 background investigationDesired:Federal Government ExperienceExperience implementing Full SAFe for an enterprise building large-scale solutions-What You Can Expect: A culture of integrity.At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.An environment of trust.CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.A focus on continuous growth.Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.Pay Range :There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.The proposed salary range for this position is:$75,200-$158,100CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.