TRAINING SPECIALIST VI / AGILE COACH
Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Protos IT, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!title: Agile Coach Location: Gaithersburg, MD Duration: 6 months telework is allowed (hybrid)MUST have both certifications listed and prior GOV/MIL exp.. We are seeking an experienced and influential Agile Coach to help drive agile transformation and delivery excellence. This role requires a strong coach and change agent who can build trust with teams, influence stakeholders at all levels, and help organizations overcome operational, cultural, and delivery obstacles.The ideal candidate has deep experience coaching within government contracting organizations and understands the unique challenges associated with compliance requirements, matrixed organizations, legacy processes, and mission-focused delivery teams. This individual must be capable of winning over resistant teams, fostering collaboration, and creating sustainable agile practices that improve performance and outcomes.Key Responsibilities:Coach and mentor cross-functional teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Release Train Engineers (RTEs), and leadership on Agile principles, frameworks, and best practicesLead agile transformation initiatives across multiple teams and organizational levelsProvide coaching and implementation guidance for the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) across teamsSupport Agile Release Train (ART) execution, Program Increment (PI) Planning, and continuous improvement activitiesHelp teams identify and overcome delivery obstacles, organizational impediments, and process inefficienciesBuild credibility and trust with skeptical or resistant teams through strong relationship-building and servant leadershipFacilitate workshops, retrospectives, planning sessions, PI Planning events, and leadership engagements to drive continuous improvementAssess team maturity and tailor coaching approaches to meet teams where they arePartner with program leadership to align agile practices with government contracting requirements, compliance needs, and delivery objectivesInfluence organizational change without direct authorityPromote transparency, accountability, collaboration, and outcome-focused deliverySupport adoption of metrics and agile reporting practices that provide meaningful insights without creating unnecessary overheadCoach leaders on agile mindset, organizational agility, Lean-Agile leadership, and servant leadership principlesFoster a culture of continuous learning, adaptability, and innovatioRequired Qualifications:7+ years of Agile coaching experience, including enterprise-level transformation effortsDemonstrated experience coaching within government contracting or federal environmentsProven experience implementing and coaching teams using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)Hands-on experience supporting Agile Release Trains (ARTs), PI Planning, and scaled agile delivery models.Proven success helping teams overcome resistance to change and improve collaboration and delivery effectivenessStrong ability to influence and win over teams, stakeholders, and leadership through credibility and communicationExperience resolving organizational and team-level obstacles in complex environmentsDeep understanding of Agile frameworks and methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean, and DevSecOps practicesExceptional facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skillsAbility to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced, and highly matrixed organizationsExperience supporting programs with compliance, governance, and contractual delivery requirementsBachelor s degree or equivalent experienceDesired Traits:Servant leader with high emotional intelligenceCalm and effective under pressureStrong listener who can navigate difficult conversations constructivelyPragmatic coach who balances agile principles with operational realitiesResilient, persuasive, and relationship-drivenPassionate about helping teams succeed and grow.