What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agile Coach position at OBXtek Inc.?
Responsibilities
OBXtek is currently staffing for Agile Coach
- Guide program managers using Agile in a large program that includes multiple Agile teams, releases, and projects that operate in parallel (e.g., Scrum of Scrums)
- Coach the Agile Teams on the selected framework; attend Agile ceremonies
- Support the Scrum Master(s)
- Report on Agile process performance
- Work with program leadership to improve Agile adoption and performance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- A leader in the Agile community who has helped numerous organizations make a successful transition to Agile
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with high-level managers and successfully guide and implement the change to Agile in organizations that have little previous experience with Agile software development
- Possess an in-depth understanding of organizational dynamics and demonstrated ability to achieve the culture change needed when successfully transitioning to Agile
- Breadth and depth of experience in the tools and techniques of the selected Agile framework (e.g., Scrum and XP) including a proven track record of continuous improvement in knowledge and implementation of Agile
- Knowledge and understanding of how to implement architecture in an Agile environment, how to combine the use of component and feature teams, and how to coordinate multiple teams when managing Agile software development for large-scale enterprise development
- Understanding of the constraints, and demonstrated ability to apply means and methods to overcome these constraints when implementing Agile in a federal contracting environment
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COVID Policy: Prospective and/or new employees will be required to adhere with OBXtek’s vaccination policy. Full vaccination will be required and verified before the start of employment unless an accommodation request is approved. Employees working onsite at a customer location must comply with customer vaccination requirements which may include any or all the following: social distancing, masks, mandatory statements regarding one's vaccination status and mandatory testing.
Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People…Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers’ knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.
We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.
As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.
OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.
