Agile Coach

Company: MCR Federal
Location: El Segundo
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

Agile CoachLocationEl Segundo, CAJob Code5454 of openings1THE COMPANYMCR, LLC, is the nation---s premier Integrated Program Management firm. Since 1977, we have delivered groundbreaking cost/schedule analysis, acquisition management and program assessment solutions to help government clients success--fully deliver agile and creative programs. MCR---s 400 professionals provide critical thinking and integrated solutions to customers, enabling them to more rapidly develop complex National Security Space programs. We value integrity, excellence, honesty, service, and trust. It is through these values that we form long-term client partnerships, build expertise, and attract and retain hardworking employees.MCR Space Programs develops full lifecycle solutions for customers by partnering with them to rapidly acquire and field the latest space and command and control technologies.DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESMCR is looking for self-starting Agile coaches who can lead and implement agile and lead methods across the Space Enterprise. As part of the Atlas X team, you will remove business barriers, increase agility, enhance decision making, and deliver critical business capability to the SMC enterprise. As part of the Atlas X team, you will continuously deliver mission-focused solutions that people love by:Planning and delivering team-based agile/lean training sessions at Los Angeles AFB, CA to various program office and functional teams to include include SAFe, scrum, or Kanban, as well as selected technique from Test Driven Development and Extreme ProgrammingWorking alongside AtlasX in the preparation of launching agile and lean constructs for their targeted SMC customer teamsBuilding upon the training, hold teams accountable, to build and reinforce mechanisms to help teams growProviding hands-on coaching guidance on how to properly set up, update, and use agile tools (including, but not limited to, Kanban wall, IMS wall, agile stand-up meetings, etc)Working with SMC personnel (both individually and in groups) in order to ensure that the Government personnel understand Agile concepts and ensuring that the Government personnel have the tools and knowledge required to execute their respective program(s)Planning and delivering training sessions of selected software tools at Los Angeles AFB, CA to various program offices and functional teams, including, but not be limited to, Atlassian Suite including JIRA, Confluence, and JIRA AlignOperating within the DI2E environmentDelivering an initial high-level roadmap for teams adopting the tools being trained, including next actions and recommended follow-on training and workshopsProviding the government capability to rapidly acquire, deliver, and onboard commercial software technology tools in support of lean agile business processes, as based on an Air Force Kessel Run best-practiceSupport to include teleconference meetings, face-to-face meetings, and reviewing program documentation---BASIC QUALIFICATION Bachelor's degree in business, economics, mathematics, or relevant field.At least 5 years--- experience in leading, training, and coaching teams in SAFe methodology, Scrum, and/or KanbanExcellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and solve problemsMS-Windows and MS-Office applications expertiseMinimum of a Secret level Security ClearanceUS Citizenship is required PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExpertise in the following:Agile tools such as VersionOne, Rally, Leankit, Azure DevOps, etcDeliver training through classic toolsmith methods as well as team-based training Rapid Commercial Technology Injection Prototyping and system validation to test pilot new trial toolsAir Force Kessel RunDesign and use of environments incorporating Atlassian Suite including JIRA, Confluence, and JIRA AlignEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMCR, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We will consider you for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.For more information about MCR, LLC, career opportunities, please visit www.mcri.com.

Keywords: MCR Federal, Los Angeles , Agile Coach, IT / Software / Systems , El Segundo, California