Agile Coach

Lead enterprise and program-level Lean-Agile transformations using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe 6.0).

Coach executives, program leaders, Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Product Owners, and Scrum Masters without relying on positional authority.

Identify value streams, launch and coach Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and improve execution predictability, flow, and quality.

Deliver internal SAFe-certified training courses (e.g., SAFe for Teams, SAFe POPM, SAFe Advanced Scrum Master) for corporate staff.

Apply Lean-Agile and product management mindsets to internal platform teams supporting developer enablement, AWS cloud environments, and AI capabilities.

Facilitate high-touch, in-person coaching, PI Planning alignment, and micro-learning sessions in the Reston, VA / D.C. offices.

Minimum 10 years of total Lean and Agile experience driving enterprise-level change.

Minimum 5 years of dedicated experience coaching, training, and enabling teams within SAFe environments.

Active SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) certification (6.0 preferred) with demonstrated experience delivering SAFe-certified courses in-house.

Track record of accountability for leading end-to-end program/ART transformations (not just participating in them).

Must reside in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia (DMV) area and be able to attend in-person interviews and regular on-site obligations in Reston, VA / D.C.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience applying Lean-Agile and product thinking principles to technical platform teams, internal tooling, and cloud/AWS infrastructure.

Background working with healthcare or health insurance organizations.

Experience coaching non-technical business units on Lean principles.