Job Description

Job Title: IT Agile Coach
Location: Reston, VA

Type: Contract To Hire
Compensation: $80/HR 
Contractor Work Model: Hybrid

Overview

The Agile Coach acts as a strategic change agent , driving enterprise-wide Lean-Agile transformation and continuous improvement. This role partners across all levels of the organization—teams, stakeholders, and senior leaders—to advance Agile maturity, enable cultural change, and enhance business value delivery. The Agile Coach promotes a growth mindset, continuous learning, and Lean-Agile leadership throughout the enterprise.

Certified SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC) required.

Essential Functions

Enterprise Lean-Agile Strategy

• Leads and champions enterprise Lean-Agile adoption and ongoing improvement.

• Partners with leadership to refine the Agile vision and transformation roadmap.

• Develops, implements, and enhances Lean-Agile metrics and training materials.

• Identifies value flow constraints and removes enterprise-level blockers.

Team & Program Coaching

• Coaches teams and programs on Lean-Agile frameworks (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, etc.).

• Strengthens Agile mindset, practices, ceremonies, and role effectiveness.

• Improves predictability, quality, transparency, and flow.

• Builds high-performing, self-managing teams through psychological safety and empowerment.

• Supports Value Stream identification, ART launch preparation, ART coaching, and continuous improvement.

• Applies Agile/Product mindset to developing and sustaining Platform teams.

Training & Enablement

• Designs and delivers workshops and training for Agile roles and teams.

• Covers release planning, backlog refinement, story writing, Agile ceremonies, and technical practices.

Continuous Learning & Industry Awareness

• Stays current with industry trends and best practices to enhance enterprise agility.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field (or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree).

• 10+ years using Lean and Agile methodologies.

• Proven success leading large-scale Agile transformations .

• Preferred: 5+ years coaching and training teams in SAFe enablement and transformation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expert knowledge of Lean/Agile principles and methodologies (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, XP, DevOps).

• Advanced understanding of Product Management, DevOps, Test Automation, Infrastructure, InfoSec, and Architecture.

• Advanced proficiency with Agile tools and Microsoft Office.

• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Self-starter with strong prioritization and the ability to meet multiple deadlines.

• Expert ability to drive change at all levels and manage conflict effectively.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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