Senior Agile Coach

Peraton

Arlington, VA

Full Time

Senior

112k-179k

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

Key Responsibilities

Support SAFe Agile ceremonies (PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Reviews, Retrospectives, Demos) for multiple Product teams, ensuring adherence to Agile principles.
Coach teams in breaking down requirements into user stories/tasks, resolving impediments, and fostering collaboration between Product Owners, Engineers, and stakeholders.
Promote transparency, trust, and continuous improvement through retrospectives, metrics analysis, and process enhancements.
Collaborate with Product Owners, Product Managers, Solution Architects, Scrum Masters, and RTE to define roadmaps, scope, and objectives.
Negotiate and resolve conflicts between teams, stakeholders, and external partners using advanced conflict management skills.
Partner with Scrum Masters and Portfolio Leadership to plan capacity, allocate resources, and shield teams from external disruptions.
Use JIRA, Confluence, and SAFe frameworks to track progress, release budgets, and deliverables.
Advocate for Agile adoption across the organization, bridging gaps between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

Proven experience leading complex product development projects involving multiple modules.
Ability to influence and mentor teams in Agile practices and SAFe adoption.
Strong track record in conflict resolution and stakeholder collaboration.
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 9+ years as an Agile Coach or Release Train Engineer with experience in SAFe, Scrum, and/or Kanban.
Certifications: SAFe SPC 6.0 and ONE of the following: CCNA-Security, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP.
Fluency in JIRA and Confluence.
Advanced project management and analytical skills with attention to detail.
U.S. citizenship required.
Possess a current, active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Nice to Have

10+ years of relevant experience as an Agile Coach or Release Train Engineer with experience in SAFe, Scrum, and/or Kanban.
PMP certification.
PMI-ACP (or equivalent Agile certifications), ICP-ACC, or CSP-SM certification.
Experience with cybersecurity programs.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher with extensive experience in Agile coaching and SAFe frameworks.
Relevant certifications in Agile and security.

Benefits & Perks

Target salary range of $112,000 - $179,000 based on experience and other factors.

Working at Peraton

Peraton is committed to solving the most daunting challenges facing its customers, emphasizing innovation, mission-driven work, and a collaborative environment dedicated to national security and technological excellence.

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