SAFe Lead

CACI International

103d • $90,300 - $189,600

About The Position

Join NAVSEA 03S as the SAFe Lead for the Navy Maintenance and Modernization Enterprise Solution (NMMES). Play a crucial role in leading the Agile transformation of a complex IT program supporting naval ship and submarine maintenance operations. Guide the implementation of SAFe methodologies across teams serving over 45,000 users in global Navy facilities. Drive the cultural and organizational change necessary for successful Agile adoption. Align NMMES Agile practices with DoD and Navy standards while optimizing for efficiency and innovation. Contribute to the modernization of NMMES by ensuring Agile practices support both legacy system maintenance and new technology integration. Collaborate with leadership to ensure Agile principles are integrated into strategic planning and execution.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Agile methodologies, with at least 3 years in SAFe implementation.
• Proven experience leading a project that successfully transitioned 150+ individuals to SAFe for Agile methodology.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Lean principles.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Additional Agile certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, PMI-ACP).
• Experience working with DoD/Navy programs or similar complex government IT systems.
• Knowledge of both legacy systems and modern web application technologies.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Understanding of cybersecurity requirements for DoD systems.
• Experience with change management in large organizations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to influence across all levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and ongoing refinement of SAFe Agile practices across the NMMES program.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for transitioning NMMES teams to SAFe methodology.
• Coach and mentor leadership, product management, and development teams in Agile and SAFe principles and practices.
• Facilitate key SAFe events such as Program Increment (PI) planning, Scrum of Scrums, and Agile Release Trains.
• Identify and address organizational impediments to Agile adoption.
• Develop metrics and reporting mechanisms to track the progress and benefits of Agile transformation.
• Collaborate with project managers and technical leads to ensure Agile practices align with program goals and deliverables.
• Provide training and support to team members at all levels of the organization.
• Continuously assess and improve Agile processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits.
• Wellness programs.
• Financial benefits.
• Retirement plans.
• Family support programs.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Flexible time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees