Senior Agilist

Senior Agilist

Core4ce is seeking a highly skilled Senior Agilist to join our team in support of the Integrated Healthcare Transformation (IHT) initiative. This role is focused on providing high-level consultation and execution for the large-scale implementation of Agile practices within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The Senior Agilist will act as a primary coach and facilitator, driving the adoption of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and ensuring that healthcare technology initiatives are delivered with efficiency, transparency, and high quality.

Responsibilities:

• Provide experienced consultation for the large-scale implementation of Agile practices and frameworks, with a primary focus on SAFe.
• Coach and mentor Agile Release Trains (ARTs), Scrum-of-Scrums, and individual teams to improve delivery performance and predictability.
• Facilitate critical SAFe events, including PI Planning, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops to ensure alignment across the IHT initiative.
• Partner with Product Management, System Architects, and Release Train Engineers (RTEs) to refine backlogs and optimize the flow of value.
• Conduct organizational Agile maturity assessments and provide actionable recommendations for process improvement and cultural shifts.
• Deliver SAFe-certified training and custom workshops to government stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Establish and analyze Agile metrics (Velocity, Burn-down, Throughput, and Flow) to provide data-driven insights to leadership.
• Identify and mitigate systemic bottlenecks and organizational impediments to improve the overall delivery lifecycle.
• Support Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) activities to ensure strategic themes are translated into executable epics and features.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, psychological safety, and technical excellence within the healthcare technology environment.

*This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience leading Agile and SAFe implementations within medium to large-scale organizations.
• Certified SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) certification is required.
• Demonstrated superior knowledge and in-depth field experience in adopting Agile across an enterprise.
• Proven track record of successful large-scale Agile transformations, including launching and maturing Agile Release Trains.
• Strong proficiency in multiple Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP) and their application at scale.
• Experience providing expert-level coaching to both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to translate complex Agile concepts into practical, relatable guidance for diverse audiences.

Preferred:

• Experience working in support of healthcare or healthcare technology environments (e.g., VHA, DHA, or commercial health systems).
• Experience with Agile lifecycle management tools such as Jira/Align, Azure DevOps (ADO), or Rally.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and how they integrate into a SAFe environment.
• Prior experience supporting federal government contracts and understanding government-specific compliance and governance.

Why Work for Us?

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We offer:

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
• Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.