AGILE COACH

Job Title

AGILE COACH

Location

Jacksonville, FL 32201 US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-Time

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Travel

Up to 25%

Security Clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Job Description

About LSI

LSI is an employee-owned company that employs dynamic teams of professionals - people with the finest technical expertise, a level of passionate creativity, and a truly visionary outlook who deliver innovative training solutions that exceed our customers' expectations. Everyone at LSI has a personal stake in our success. LSI has over 400 training support experts, engineers, and craftsmen on staff who develop state-of-the-art high-fidelity training devices, complex computer-based, highly interactive distributed learning products, and comprehensive, dynamic technical publications. LSI employee-owners collaborate to deliver training products and services for a myriad of programs and customers, using leading-edge technology and proven processes.

Mission
Our mission is to prepare our military and allies to be battle-ready through cutting-edge training products and services.

Vision
Our vision is to be the premier provider of military training solutions, renowned for our innovation and excellence. Through employee-ownership and teamwork, we will shape a future where every military service member is equipped to succeed in their mission.

Guiding Principles

ESOP Sustainability: We do everything within our control to meet project budgets and schedules, so our ESOP prospers.

Take Ownership: Each Employee-Owner takes ownership at the individual level for their words, actions, and results. Individual ownership breeds accountability. Accountability breeds trust. When we hold ourselves accountable and trust our fellow employee-owners to do the same, we realize success.


Clear Communication: We project confidence in our communication using unambiguous language and providing clear purpose and direction.

Pursuit of Excellence: We aggressively pursue continuous improvement both as teams and individual employee-owners. We strive to get better every day. There is no room for mediocrity.

Pride in Our Work: We know the value of our work and are proud of what we produce.

Customer Focus: Customers are both internal and external and we strive to give both our best efforts.

Assume Positive Intent: Assume others are well-intentioned in their actions and seek additional information about the circumstances to help solve problems. Assuming positive intent in all interactions is the key to building strong teams and working together to solve problems.

One Voice: Every Employee-Owner is expected to speak up if they have an idea for improvement or if they disagree with a potential course of action. Once a decision is made, the entire team commits to it and moves forward with one voice.

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General Summary

The Agile Coach is responsible for guiding teams, leaders, and the organization in adopting and sustaining Agile principles, practices, and frameworks. This role focuses on fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation while enabling teams to deliver high-quality products efficiently. The Agile Coach works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals and provides hands-on coaching to enhance agility at all levels.

Essential Job Functions

• Mentor and coach teams, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and leadership on Agile principles, values, frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), and best practices to foster an Agile mindset across the organization.
• Assess team and organizational maturity in Agile practices and develop tailored strategies to improve collaboration, performance, and delivery.
• Act as a change agent by promoting Agile principles across departments, encouraging cultural shifts toward continuous improvement, transparency, and accountability.
• Provide training sessions and workshops to educate employees at all levels about Agile methodologies and their practical application.
• Guide teams in using metrics such as burndown charts or velocity to measure performance, track Agile maturity, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by facilitating retrospectives and helping teams implement actionable changes to enhance processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align business goals with Agile delivery processes while fostering strong communication between teams and leadership.
• Facilitate key Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and reviews when necessary to support team development.
• Support teams in identifying and removing impediments that hinder progress or productivity while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Establish team charters, working agreements, and risk mitigation plans to create a foundation for high-performing teams.
• Encourage collaboration between Scrum Teams and stakeholders to ensure product backlogs are prioritized effectively and release planning is aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies for handling government-furnished equipment or materials as required.
• Must be capable of safely handling government furnished equipment and materials.
• Must be available to work a standard weekly schedule with overtime as required.
• Stay up to date with industry trends in Agile methodologies and share insights with the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and their practical application in various environments.
• Strong facilitation skills for leading workshops, retrospectives, planning sessions, and other team activities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust-based relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to identify organizational challenges related to agility and recommend effective solutions for improvement.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on removing barriers to team success.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal/written) for effectively conveying complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Exceptional communication skills (oral/written) with the ability to present technical concepts clearly to both technical/non-technical audiences.
• Must be a self-starter requiring no supervision.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance when required by the contract.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, or any related field or equivalent
experience of four years;
• Scrum Master certifications (CSM or PSM I) required; SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe 5 Lean Portfolio Manager, SAFe 5 Practitioner certifications are highly desirable.
• Minimum Seven (7) years professional experience in an Agile environment as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or similar role.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing Agile practices within teams or organizations.
• Experience with Azure DevOps required.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets.