F-22 Agile Execution Lead
About The Position
The Agile Execution Lead will work side by side with the F-22 SW Lead and the F-22 Weapon Systems Lead to drive optimal Scrum/Agile performance across all Product Line Teams (PLTs). The Agile Execution Lead will be a part of the Product Integration Team (PIT). The PIT coordinates and ensures overall technical execution for F 22 Weapon System releases. You will partner with the Agile PLTs, Chief Engineering, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and other technical leads to ensure the PIT delivers F 22 Weapon System releases efficiently and predictably. The role will coach teams in Scrum & Agile at scale practices, remove blockers, optimize flow, and maximize 'work not done'. Upholding the Agile pillars of Transparency, Inspection, and Adaptation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of hands on experience in large scale Agile (Scrum/SAFe) environments, preferably on DoD/DoW contracts.
- Demonstrated ability to define, collect, and act on Agile performance metrics (e.g., velocity, lead time, DORA).
- Proven track record of coaching multiple cross functional teams, removing impediments, and improving flow.
- Strong knowledge of Jira, Confluence, and related Agile tooling (configuration/administration a plus).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present status, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership. Able to coordinate across teams, business areas, and companies.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
- Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills across hardware, software, and system engineering domains.
Nice To Haves
- Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.
- Experience with DevSecOps, GitLab, and continuous delivery pipelines.
- Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., Cameo) and digital engineering concepts.
- Prior experience on high visibility weapons system programs (e.g., F-16, F 22, F 35).
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management and Cost Account Management.
Responsibilities
- Coach Scrum and Agile at scale practices across F-22 Product Line Teams, ensuring optimal performance of defined processes
- Ensure valuable component of Agile development are a part of all team's execution model
- Mentor team leads on backlog refinement, capacity planning, and flow optimization
- Lead the Definition, collect, and analyze actionable performance metrics (e.g., velocity, lead time, DORA metrics)
- Support regular status reviews and reports for SW Lead, Weapon Systems Lead, and senior leadership
- Use value stream maps, metrics, and trends for insights to develop and recommend continual process improvements
- Align teams quarterly capability development plans with F 22 release milestones.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
