Agile Coach

INDUS is a 100% employee-owned, customer-focused government services provider with expertise in Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Program/Financial Management, Logistics, and Data Analytics. At INDUS, we believe in the value of the INDUS team. Together we deliver exceptional customer service, foster a growth and support-centered work environment, and focus on how we can give back to the communities that we serve. Empowering our employees starts on day one and creates an environment full of innovation and promise. By offering mentorship and robust Training and Development opportunities, INDUS continues its pursuit to be the Employer of Choice. 

Fleet Readiness Directorate (FRD) is NAVWAR’s focal point for maintenance, repair, installation, delivery, Cyber posture management and sustainment issues for the NAVWAR product line. Installation management includes planning, integration, metrics, contracting, process improvement, analysis, reporting, execution, and other activities which support the installation of hardware (HW) and software (SW) products from across the SPAWAR Enterprise as well as from other SYSCOMs and organizations. FRD supports Fleet Commander, TYCOM, ISIC and unit level in conducting Cyber management of all SPAWAR and liaisons with sister SYSCOMs in the effectiveness and efficiency vulnerability management of networked systems. FRD manages various in-service programs transitioned from PEOs and provides in-service sustainment advocacy through coordination with the Fleet Systems Engineering Teams (FSETs), Program Offices (PMWs), In-Service Engineering Agents (ISEAs), Fleet Support Teams, and Training Support. On this task order NAVWAR is acquiring program management, business management, and executive level support for the Office of the Chief Engineer (CHENG) (SPAWAR 5.0), the Acquisition and Program Management Competency (SPAWAR 6.0), the SPAWAR Fleet Readiness Directorate (FRD), and other SPAWAR Competencies.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Agile Coach is responsible for analyzing the organization’s existing infrastructure and implement improvements to help streamline processes and create efficiencies on the NAVWAR 5.0, 6.0 FRD Professional Support Services (PSS) contract. This position is located in San Diego, CA.

• Analyze the organization’s existing infrastructure and implement improvements to help streamline processes and create efficiencies.
• Work with project and program teams to analyze current systems and processes and design a strategy for adopting agile best practices
• Guide teams in how to stay on track with agile techniques, fine-tuning their approach to ensure that overall strategy is being met
• Lead agile workshops for developer and functional teams, as well as for key stakeholders and leadership
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, setting goals and milestones and assigning responsibility
• Drive cultural change by championing an agile mindset, and ensure the organization is adhering to industry best practices
• Assist development of the Agile Center of Excellence (ACE) to include training within the team
• Bid and proposal support if requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• An active secret clearance is required to be considered for this position.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required.
• Five (5) years of experience as an Agile Coach in a DoD or NAVWAR Program Executive Office (PEO)
• Experience in leading an Agile Transformation
• Experience in using scrum, kanban, and scaled agile framework (SAFe)
• Track record of implementing agile techniques in different work cultures and environments
• Experience in running agile projects of varying size and complexity
• Experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE)
• Strong skills for leading, educating, and coaching
• Must possess basic computer literacy and data entry skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Must possess strong time management skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• Must be able to remain seated in a stationary position 50% of the time. Must also be able to alternate between sitting, standing, and walking.
• Travel Required ~10% travel required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Desired Qualifications:

• SAFe 6.0 Practice Consultant (SPC 6.0) certification
• Agile Coach or Scrum Master certification
• Experience in coaching at large organizations or Fortune 500 companies
• Educational background in computer science
• Experience with JIRA
• Experience with SharePoint

INDUS aims to provide a competitive compensation package, including a strong pay for performance rewards approach. The expected base pay range for this position is $90,000 – $120,000. This position is eligible to participate in our corporate 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) programs, and may be eligible for performance bonuses, and other rewards and benefits (see more about our compensation package and benefits offered at Culture @ INDUS | INDUS Technology). The pay range for this role considers job-related knowledge, skills, work location, education and training, and certifications. To drive fair pay practices for employees, INDUS conducts regular comparisons across our employee groups and the industry. 

INDUS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.

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