SAFe Agile Coach

Title:

KBRs Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of Defense specializing in modeling and simulation cyber transformation air vehicle mission integration and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework KBR prioritizes data security privacy and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a SAFe Agile Coach to guide Agile delivery across a Navy IT rationalization program aligned to PEO Digitals SAFe Express Train. The Agile Coach will enable high-performing teams by embedding Lean-Agile principles facilitating Program Increments supporting stakeholder coordination and aligning delivery to mission priorities. This role bridges delivery teams technical analysts and Navy governance structures to ensure transparency traceability and timely value delivery.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Serve as Agile Coach across one or more Agile Release Trains (ARTs) supporting rationalization divestment and IT lifecycle modernization.
• Facilitate SAFe ceremonies including PI Planning Iteration Reviews System Demos and Inspect & Adapt events.
• Guide product owners analysts and delivery leads on backlog structuring WAM-aligned prioritization and flow efficiency.
• Help teams apply Agile methods to data analytics dashboard delivery and automated scoring logic (e.g. Jupiter Power BI Databricks).
• Monitor progress identify delivery risks and surface impediments requiring escalation.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement iterative refinement and mission alignment.
• Support development of stakeholder-facing documentation decision governance frameworks and sprint-level reporting artifacts.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must possess an Active DoD Secret clearance.
• BS/BA degree in a technical field.
• 5 years of experience in Agile delivery roles (e.g. Scrum Master Release Train Engineer or Agile Coach).
• Certified SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or equivalent.
• Proven success coaching Agile teams within a structured SAFe or DoD Agile framework.
• Familiarity with PEO Digital SAFe Express Train or similar government Agile constructs.
• Strong facilitation communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to translate technical data workstreams (e.g. WAM scoring eMASS lineage CLIN33 budgeting) into sprint-ready backlog items.

Preferred Qualifications: (Nice to Have):

• Experience supporting Navy programs or DoD enterprise IT delivery.
• Familiarity with Power BI Databricks or Jupiter dashboard environments.
• Knowledge of IT portfolio rationalization budget alignment or cybersecurity compliance (e.g. ATO/RMF).

Work Location: Remote

Compensation: $106500 - $159800. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience contract affordability and in consideration of internal parity.

Benefits:

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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