Senior Agile Coach

Nexiva Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexiva Inc. is seeking a Senior Agile Coach to work onsite in Washington DC. This long-term contract role requires leading agile transformations, coaching teams across maturity levels, and delivering measurable improvements in performance.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of coaching experience, relevant certifications, and proficiency with Jira within government or regulated environments. You will partner with program leaders to tailor coaching plans, facilitate Scrum/Scrumban ceremonies, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on coaching Agile teams across various maturity levels in complex organizations.
• Certifications such as ICAgile ICP-AC, Certified Scrum Professional, SAFe SPC or equivalent are required.
• Proven ability to assess team capabilities and drive improvements in Agile maturity.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate organizational resistance and adapt coaching approaches.
• Experience with government or highly regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess team maturity and create tailored coaching plans, guiding teams through progressive capability building.
• Coach Scrum/Scrumban/Kanban events, artifacts, and roles with focus on genuine Agile value.
• Lead change management to address resistance and cultural barriers to transformation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to embed continuous improvement and industry best practices.

Skills

Agile coaching

Scrum/Kanban

Change management

Jira

Tools

Jira

Job description

Position : Senior Agile Coach

Location : Washington DC Onsite - Local DMV Required Only

Duration : Long term contract

MOI : In person interview

REQUIREMENTS

The candidate shall possess the knowledge and skills set forth in the Technical Services BOA, Section 3.2.1.2 for labor category Senior/Executive Agile Coach.

The candidate shall also demonstrate the below knowledge and experience:

• At least seven (7) years of hands-on experience coaching Agile teams across various maturity levels in complex organizations. At least one of the following relevant certifications (e.g., ICAgile Certified Professional - Agile Coaching, Certified Scrum Professional, SAFe Practice Consultant, or equivalent) is required.
• Proven track record assessing team capabilities, creating effective coaching strategies, and driving measurable improvements in team performance and Agile maturity.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate organizational resistance and adapt coaching approaches to different team contexts.
• Experience working within established organizational playbooks and frameworks while introducing industry best practices. Government or highly regulated industry experience preferred.
• Experience with Jira for work management.

The Contractor shall deliver, but not limited to, the following:

• Team Maturity Advancement: Assess team maturity and create tailored coaching plans, guide teams through progressive capability building, and establish sustainable Agile practices within teams.
• Agile Practice Excellence: Coach teams on Scrum/Scrumban/Kanban events, artifacts, and roles, ensure teams apply Agile principles effectively (not just mechanically), and embed continuous improvement mindset and practices.
• Change Management & Resistance: Navigate team resistance to Agile adoption, build buy-in and engagement with new ways of working, and address mindset and cultural barriers to transformation.