Agile Coach

Title: Agile Coach

Location: Remote (U.S.)

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens only

Clearance: Must be able to obtain an IT-2 background investigation

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Agile Coach to support Agile transformation initiatives for DLA. This remote, long-term contract role focuses on coaching teams and leadership, implementing Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practices while ensuring compliance with governance, security, and documentation requirements. The ideal candidate is a hands-on coach who balances Agile principles with the realities of regulated federal programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach teams, Product Owners, Release Train Engineers (RTEs), and leadership in SAFe, Scrum, or Hybrid Agile methodologies.
• Facilitate key ceremonies, including PI Planning, retrospectives, daily standups, and Inspect & Adapt workshops.
• Guide Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and support SAFe implementation.
• Assist in transitioning teams from Waterfall to Agile, improving delivery metrics (e.g., velocity, predictability, cycle time).
• Align Agile practices with DoD governance, ATO processes, security controls, contract requirements, audits, and reporting mandates.
• Develop governance friendly Jira workflows, dashboards, burn-down/up charts, and backlog management tools.
• Coach non-technical stakeholders and leadership on Agile mindset, navigating change resistance, and communicating benefits in plain language.
• Ensure Agile artifacts support (not eliminate) necessary documentation for compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Proven Agile experience, including execution within governance frameworks.
• Strong Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) expertise: ARTs, PI Planning facilitation, working with Product Owners/RTEs/leadership.
• Hands-on coaching and delivery: Mentoring teams/leaders, facilitating ceremonies, driving metrics improvements.
• Advanced Jira/Agile tooling proficiency: Workflows, reporting, backlog management, dashboards.
• Excellent change management and communication skills for regulated environments.
• Understanding that Agile and documentation/compliance can coexist effectively.

Preferred Certifications

• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)
• SAFe Agilist (SA) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)

If you thrive in coaching compliant Agile transformations in federal settings, apply today for this impactful, long term remote opportunity.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $ $100.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain an IT-2 background investigation?
• What's your current location?
• Are you US citizen?

Work Location: Remote