Lead Agile Coach

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Accenture Federal Services is seeking an experienced Agile Coach to join our team. The Agile Coach will be responsible for leading an ongoing Agile transformation and guiding multiple Agile teams (including leadership) through the implementation of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with and advise leadership on the development of the Agile transformation strategy and provide feedback and recommendations to ensure completion of strategic goals as required
• Facilitate both team-level and scaled Agile events including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-Ups, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospectives
• Collaborate with teams to identify and remove impediments, and to improve overall team performance
• Develop and implement Agile training and coaching plans to improve team knowledge and skills
• ]Work with teams to establish and maintain Agile metrics, including velocity, and burn-down charts
• Leverage expertise in Atlassian digital tools (Jira & Confluence) to make work visible and enhance transparency across the enterprise
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives
• Ensure teams are following best practices and industry standards for Agile development
• Lead and coordinate Agile coaching efforts across multiple teams and programs
• Collaborate with other Agile coaches to share knowledge and best practices

Here is what you need:

• Minimum 5+ year of experience working in an Agile environment, preferably in a role supporting Scrum teams
• Minimum 3+ year of facilitating meetings and workshops, and articulating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Relevant Associates or Bachelor’s Degree, or supporting certifications and relevant job or military experience of 4 years in lieu of degree

Bonus points if you have:

• Certification in Agile coaching, including Certified Agile Coach (CAC) or Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
• Experience with Agile scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, Scrum @ Scale)
• Experience with implementing Atlassian digital tools (Jira & Confluence) in a manner that supports a scaled Agile transformation
• An in-depth understanding of the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) framework, and experience in integrating OKRs into Agile planning cycles
• Knowledge of IT service management frameworks, including ITIL
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex problems into actionable requirements
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Sec+, CISSP, CASP, etc.) or DoD 8140 equivalent

Security Clearance:

• An active Top Secret Clearance required to start; SCI eligibility preferred. Must be willing to submit to a polygraph examination.

 

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

 

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:$108,400—$203,400 USD 
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