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# Agile Coach - Secret

- **Company:** Xcelerate Solutions
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Unit Testing, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Iterative and Incremental Development, Pair Programming, Scrum Methodology, Scaled Agile Framework, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Test-Driven Development (TDD), SC Clearance, Data Analytics, Extreme Programming, Code Restructuring, Devsecops
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9123261/agile-coach-secret

## About the Role

* Active Secret Clearance
 * SAFe certifications (SPC, RTE, etc…)
 * Experience managing multiple development projects from inception through production
 * Experience leading Agile teams using Scrum, Kanban, XP, and SAFe methodologies
 * Experience managing cross-functional, self-organized teams in a matrixed environment
 * Strong understanding of Agile principles including iterative development, continuous integration, TDD, unit testing, refactoring, pair programming, and Scrum ceremonies
 * Experience gathering requirements, modeling use cases, writing user stories, and documenting business processes
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences

## Description

This role is central to enabling high-velocity, high-quality delivery within a SAFe Agile, DevSecOps, and AWS GovCloud IL4/5 environment. You will guide teams through Program Increment (PI) Planning, Iteration execution, Release coordination, and continuous improvement while ensuring alignment with DLA's enterprise Agile governance., * Organize and facilitate all SAFe Agile and Scrum ceremonies, including Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Grooming, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews/Demos, and Retrospectives.

 * Coach and mentor teams on Agile values, principles, and practices to strengthen maturity, collaboration, and self-organization.
 * Lead teams through Program Increment (PI) Planning, Iteration Planning, and Release coordination, ensuring accurate evaluation of scope, schedule, and dependencies.
 * Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and PMO to maintain well-groomed, prioritized, and transparent product backlogs.
 * Coordinate with external teams to support DevOps activities including configuration management, deployment, and independent testing.
 * Motivate teams to deliver high-quality working code and ensure collective ownership of analysis, development, testing, and documentation.
 * Identify, communicate, and remove impediments, risks, and cross-team dependencies that impact Iteration or Release objectives.
 * Ensure clear and consistent Definition of Done at the story, sprint, and release levels.
 * Facilitate productive discussions, decision-making, and conflict resolution while shielding teams from external disruptions.
 * Promote transparency through effective communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
 * Build a trusting, psychologically safe environment where issues can be raised early and addressed constructively.
 * Drive continuous improvement through data-driven retrospectives, Agile metrics, and process optimization.


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