Lead Agilist - TS/SCI with Polygraph
About The Position
The Lead Agilist plays a strategic, high-impact role at the IDIQ level, embedded within the PMO. You will oversee the operational execution of the agile methodology across all task orders. This person will guide teams in using agile methodologies - someone who applies agility as a mindset, not a framework. In this role, you will: Agile/SAFe Delivery Leadership Across the IDIQ Guide the adoption and consistent application of Agile and SAFe practices across all teams and task orders. Support the PMO and program leadership in establishing and maintaining program-level Agile constructs (e.g., ART cadence, PI planning rhythm, common definitions of ready/done). Ensure alignment between Agile delivery practices and contract requirements (scope, schedule, quality, reporting). Cadence, Planning, and Execution (Teams and Program) Facilitate or coach core Agile/SAFe ceremonies at the program level: Quarterly Planning events, System Demos, Inspect & Adapt, Scrum of Scrums. Monitor MVI schedules across task orders. Partner with tech leads, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters to ensure: High‑quality backlog refinement. Realistic, data‑driven planning based on team capacity and historical performance. Promote predictable, sustainable delivery across sprints and Program Increments. Metrics, Transparency, and Continuous Improvement Define and maintain a consistent set of Agile/SAFe metrics across task orders (e.g., velocity, throughput, cycle time, defect trends, predictability). Ensure teams and leadership have transparent visibility into progress, risks, and impediments through dashboards and regular reviews. Drive inspect‑and‑adapt activities at both team and program level, translating insights into concrete improvement actions. Coaching, Mentoring, and Standards Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, tech leads, and team members in Agile/SAFe principles and practices. Develop and maintain program‑level Agile process standards: Definition of Ready/Done. Story and feature sizing approaches. Provide targeted coaching to underperforming teams or new teams ramping onto the IDIQ. Alignment Across Task Orders and Shared Services Ensure each task order’s Agile approach (teams, ceremonies, roles) aligns with the broader program governance model and the customer Agile maturity model. Support integration points between teams (e.g., shared components, cross‑team dependencies, joint releases) so work flows smoothly through the value stream. Partner with Resource Manager to monitor capacity management Oversee team distribution Collaborate with Solution Architect and TO Tech leads, and PMO to align Agile practices with technical architecture and shared platforms. Tooling, Automation, and Workflow Optimization Own the approach to Agile tooling (e.g., Jira, DevOps/etc.) to ensure: Consistent usage and configuration across teams. Traceability from requirements to delivery. Partner with the Solution Architect and Task Order (TO) Tech leads to streamline workflows (e.g., automated build/test/deploy pipelines aligned to Agile practices). Identify and implement process and tooling changes that reduce waste and improve flow, in line with the program’s efficiency goals. Customer and Stakeholder Engagement on Ways of Working Help explain Agile/SAFe approach, cadence, and metrics to customer stakeholders and align expectations around iterative delivery. Support preparation for customer reviews, demos, and status reports by translating Agile outcomes into business‑relevant progress. Work with program management to ensure contractual reporting reflects Agile delivery while remaining compliant with customer requirements. Impediment Management and Risk Support Identify cross‑team impediments and systemic blockers impacting delivery; work with PMO (program manager/deputy program manager, and functional partners) to resolve them. Support program risk and issue management by surfacing delivery risks early and proposing mitigation strategies tied to Agile ways of working. Coordinate with security, operations, and other stakeholders when process or tooling changes are needed to improve flow.
Requirements
- BS/BA or equivalent experience
- TS/SCI with Polygraph
- 10+ years of experience in a fast-paced Agile development environment
- 5+ years of experience deploying enterprise-wide reporting tools and visualizations
- 5+ years of experience leading teams with demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and implement significant strategic initiatives.
- Experience coordinating schedules, workflows, and cross-team planning
- Skilled in backlog management and documentation
- Agile Scrum, Kanban, or other methodologies
- Risk Management & Assessment
- Stakeholder Communication
- Performance Tracking (KPIs)
- Process Improvement
- Problem Thinking & Critical Thinking
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Leadership & Mentorship
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Agile tooling (e.g., Jira/Confluence, DevOps/etc.)
- Conflict Resolution & Negotiation
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience building / creating PowerBI dashboards
- Certified SCRUM Master (CSM)
Responsibilities
- Guide the adoption and consistent application of Agile and SAFe practices across all teams and task orders.
- Support the PMO and program leadership in establishing and maintaining program-level Agile constructs (e.g., ART cadence, PI planning rhythm, common definitions of ready/done).
- Ensure alignment between Agile delivery practices and contract requirements (scope, schedule, quality, reporting).
- Facilitate or coach core Agile/SAFe ceremonies at the program level: Quarterly Planning events, System Demos, Inspect & Adapt, Scrum of Scrums.
- Monitor MVI schedules across task orders.
- Partner with tech leads, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters to ensure high-quality backlog refinement and realistic, data-driven planning based on team capacity and historical performance.
- Promote predictable, sustainable delivery across sprints and Program Increments.
- Define and maintain a consistent set of Agile/SAFe metrics across task orders (e.g., velocity, throughput, cycle time, defect trends, predictability).
- Ensure teams and leadership have transparent visibility into progress, risks, and impediments through dashboards and regular reviews.
- Drive inspect-and-adapt activities at both team and program level, translating insights into concrete improvement actions.
- Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, tech leads, and team members in Agile/SAFe principles and practices.
- Develop and maintain program-level Agile process standards: Definition of Ready/Done, Story and feature sizing approaches.
- Provide targeted coaching to underperforming teams or new teams ramping onto the IDIQ.
- Ensure each task order’s Agile approach (teams, ceremonies, roles) aligns with the broader program governance model and the customer Agile maturity model.
- Support integration points between teams (e.g., shared components, cross-team dependencies, joint releases) so work flows smoothly through the value stream.
- Partner with Resource Manager to monitor capacity management and oversee team distribution.
- Collaborate with Solution Architect and TO Tech leads, and PMO to align Agile practices with technical architecture and shared platforms.
- Own the approach to Agile tooling (e.g., Jira, DevOps/etc.) to ensure consistent usage and configuration across teams and traceability from requirements to delivery.
- Partner with the Solution Architect and Task Order (TO) Tech leads to streamline workflows (e.g., automated build/test/deploy pipelines aligned to Agile practices).
- Identify and implement process and tooling changes that reduce waste and improve flow, in line with the program’s efficiency goals.
- Help explain Agile/SAFe approach, cadence, and metrics to customer stakeholders and align expectations around iterative delivery.
- Support preparation for customer reviews, demos, and status reports by translating Agile outcomes into business-relevant progress.
- Work with program management to ensure contractual reporting reflects Agile delivery while remaining compliant with customer requirements.
- Identify cross-team impediments and systemic blockers impacting delivery; work with PMO (program manager/deputy program manager, and functional partners) to resolve them.
- Support program risk and issue management by surfacing delivery risks early and proposing mitigation strategies tied to Agile ways of working.
- Coordinate with security, operations, and other stakeholders when process or tooling changes are needed to improve flow.
Benefits
- Variety of medical plan options
- Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time
- Holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Military leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
