Agile Coach

Description

Come join one of our high performing teams responsible for building the next-generation enterprise Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and modern responsive User Interfaces (UIs). We serve the Social Security Administration (SSA) and their mission to meet the changing needs of the public, positively impacting at least 65 million American lives per month.  Be part of the mission’s solution and help lead SSA’s Digital Modernization Strategy. Leidos is seeking an Agile Coach that will utilize Lean Agile and Configuration Management (CM) best practices to standardize Information Technology  (IT) Project Governance across components for its set of corporate applications.  Projects are in various stages of Development, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), and Cloud migration. The customer requires support for Enterprise Scrum and CM through leadership in Agile practice and system engineering discipline.  Do you have most of these key required skills, education, or experience? Do you want to learn more about our telework posture? Are you a US citizen, US resident, or Visa candidate and think you might fit? We recommend you apply and start the conversation today! Join us in supporting our SSA contracts in Woodlawn, Maryland.

Team Culture:

Your passion and values might be a good fit for our teams if you answer “yes” to the following questions:

• Are you looking for a company that puts employees first, with a focus on career, flexibility, and well-being?
• Do you enjoy collaborating with colleagues and teammates and believe that the best ideas are fostered in an inclusive environment?
• Are you searching for a team with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive for daily mission success?
• Are you comfortable with proactive outward communication and technical leadership?
• Do you enjoy being a catalyst, solving complex problems, and providing innovative solutions?
• Do you have the flexibility, creativity, and resilience to pivot the mission for success?
• Do you have the courage to make tough ethical decisions with pride, transparency, and respect?

Mentorship & Career Growth:

Our teams are dedicated to supporting new team members in an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Experienced engineers will be assigned to new hires for one-on-one mentoring, collaborative code reviews, and coaching on customer engagement to help each new hire successfully onboard and demonstrate their skills. Projects and tasks are assigned in a way that leverages your strengths and will help you further develop your skillset.

Foundation for Success (Basic Qualifications):

This experience is the foundation a candidate needs to be successful in this position:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field
• Masters or Doctorate degree may substitute for required experience
• Experience using one or more Systems Development Life Cycle methodologies (i.e., Agile, Waterfall models, etc.)
• Experience working as an Agile Coach on large programs making a transition to an Enterprise Agile Framework
• Strong experience with formal Agile coaching/consulting around Agile engineering concepts and approaches

Factors to Help You Shine (Required Skills):

These skills will help you succeed in this position:

• An Agile certification, (i.e., Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Certified Scrum Trainer (CST), Certified Scrum Coach (CSC)
• Experience working as an Agile Coach on large programs making a transition to an Enterprise Agile Framework
• Experience creating Agile training materials (e.g., Agile Introduction, Scrum Master, Product Owner, or understanding User Stories)
• Experience delivering Agile training sessions to various audiences (i.e., technical, non-technical, management, or executives)
• Experience using Scrum and one or more common Agile implementations (i.e., Kanban, Lean, etc.)
• Expertise in written, listening, note taking and verbal communication skills, including being able to explain technical concepts to non-technical individuals.
• Experience providing high-level overviews for executives and staff level/group overviews on Lifecycle support tools
• Ability to interface with decision-makers to understand their requirements and those that plan, execute, and manage the delivery of SharePoint capabilities

• Strong experience using the [email protected] framework

How to Stand Out from the Crowd (Desired Skills)

Showcase your knowledge of modern development through the following experience or skills:

• Demonstrated success in driving Agile maturity in IT organization(s)
• Experience using VersionOne
• Experience with SSA and collaborating with various rolls within the agency
• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC4) desired
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience in Lifecycle management processes and artifacts
• Rapid and flexible response to change along with self-organization and motivation
• Ability to interface with decision-makers to understand their requirements and those that plan, execute, and manage the delivery of SharePoint capabilities

Day to Day Responsibilities:

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams and contribute to our communities. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. If this sounds like a mission you want to be a part of, keep reading!

Every position we take is more rewarding when you know the why behind it. Know your work makes a difference to support those who need it most. If your passion is enabling life changing service to those around, you this is the place for you. Find you passion in a team environment where all members are valued regardless of contractor or employee status.  We are excited for you to take your place in our Leidos Family.

Find your “Why” with us!

• As an Agile Coach, acts as a coach for Scrum Masters on the team.
• Supports core Agile Ceremonies along with the Scrum Master, including Release Planning, Release Closeout, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Daily Stand-Ups, and Sprint Retrospective.  
• Create Agile training materials (e.g., Agile Introduction, Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Understanding User Stories).
• Deliver Agile training sessions to various audiences (i.e., technical, non-technical, management, or executives).
• Assists team members to resolve impediments, issues, and reduce disruptions when possible.
• Motivates team members to self-organize and helps the team reach its goals and objectives.
• Be responsible for a practical level of consistency across Agile projects and participate in all the Agile ceremonies.

Education & Qualifications

• ​​Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 12 years of professional experience; or 10 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree.
• Certifications: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Certified Scrum Trainer (CST), Certified Scrum Coach (CSC)

• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust

Leidos’ Health Group is recognized as a Top 10 Health IT provider. We draw on decades of success to deliver a range of solutions and services designed to meet the healthcare challenges of today. From the research bench to the patient bedside, we are a company of scientists, engineers, and technologists delivering a broad range of impactful, customizable, and scalable solutions to hospitals and health systems, biomedical organizations, and every U.S. federal agency focused on health. Leidos works with customers across the continuum of care to improve clinical, operational, and financial outcomes with innovative solutions that advance the next generation of care. Our mission is to contribute to creating a healthier world. Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today! ITSSCII

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected].

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.