SAFe Lead

CACI International•Norfolk, VA

11d

About The Position

The Opportunity: 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