Agile Transformation Coach

SAIC · San Diego

We are seeking an experienced Agile Transformation Coach to support a large DoD/Navy organization at San Diego Navy Base. You’ll be embedded on-site with mission-focused teams and senior leaders, helping them mature an ongoing SAFe-based transformation, strengthen agile ways of working, and evolve into a high-performing agile network organized around mission threads and value delivery.

This is a hands-on role for a coach who is outcome-driven, has a deep understanding of SAFe and Agile, and is comfortable at the portfolio and program levels. The ideal candidate has a rich background as an engaging trainer and a neutral facilitator, able to lead training, workshops, and critical conversations in a way that is inclusive, objective, and focused on outcomes. We are looking for someone who demonstrates a strong growth mindset, actively seeks and welcomes feedback, and uses that feedback to continuously improve their coaching, training, and facilitation approach. The coach must be skilled at working with technical and executive stakeholders, some of whom will be in SCIF environments. This role will be on site in San Diego, CA. Candidates must have a Top Secret clearance.

Agile / SAFe Transformation & Portfolio Coaching

Coach leaders and teams in advancing SAFe and broader agile practices at the portfolio, program, and team levels.
Evolve current PI Planning practices, improving flow, prioritization, and alignment to mission outcomes.
Help PMs and business owners think and act like product managers/owners, prioritizing work by value, risk, relative size, complexity, and urgency.
Support re-organizations and operating model changes to create a coherent, value-focused agile network of teams.

Team Formation & Ways of Working

Help form and stabilize cross-functional agile teams aligned to mission threads and value streams.
Coach teams in Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban, and hybrid approaches; tailor practices to the context and constraints of the Navy environment.
Be on-site with teams daily to improve collaboration, ceremonies, and delivery automation; remove impediments and foster continuous improvement.
Serve as a neutral facilitator for key meetings and workshops, ensuring balanced participation and constructive outcomes.

Learning Dojos & High-Demand Training Environment

Design and run learning dojos (learning-by-doing sessions) on real work, not theory.
Deliver SAFe and agile training, and facilitate sessions on agile concepts, DevSecOps, lean flow, and team dynamics as an engaging, interactive trainer.
Create concise, practical learning artifacts for busy, mission-driven staff.
Incorporate feedback from participants and stakeholders to continually refine and improve training content and delivery.

Collaboration with Technical Practices

Work closely with DevSecOps, MBSE, automation, and engineering leads to ensure agile practices support technical excellence and speed-to-capability.
Help align pipelines, model-based engineering efforts, and automation initiatives with incremental delivery and portfolio priorities.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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