About the role

Role Overview

Core4ce is seeking a Senior Agilist to support the Integrated Healthcare Transformation (IHT) initiative. The role provides high-level Agile consulting and execution for large-scale adoption of Agile practices, with a primary focus on SAFe.

Responsibilities

Provide experienced consultation for large-scale Agile implementations, primarily Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Coach and mentor Agile Release Trains (ARTs), Scrum-of-Scrums, and teams to improve delivery performance and predictability
Facilitate key SAFe events, including:
- PI Planning
- System Demos
- Inspect & Adapt workshops
Partner with Product Management, System Architects, and Release Train Engineers (RTEs) to refine backlogs and optimize flow of value
Conduct organizational Agile maturity assessments and recommend actionable process and cultural improvements
Deliver SAFe-certified training and custom workshops to government stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Establish and analyze Agile metrics (e.g., Velocity, Burn-down, Throughput, Flow) to provide data-driven insights
Identify and mitigate systemic bottlenecks and organizational impediments to improve delivery lifecycle
Support Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) to translate strategic themes into executable epics and features
Foster a culture of continuous learning, psychological safety, and technical excellence

Qualifications

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field
7+ years leading Agile and SAFe implementations in medium to large-scale organizations
Certified SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) certification is required
Proven success with large-scale Agile transformations, including launching and maturing Agile Release Trains
Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and XP applied at scale
Expert-level coaching experience for both technical teams and business stakeholders
Strong communication, presentation, and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to translate complex Agile concepts into practical guidance for diverse audiences

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting healthcare/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 in a SAFe environment
Prior experience supporting federal government contracts and understanding compliance/governance

Benefits (Highlights)

401(k) with 100% match on the first 6% (immediate vesting)
Comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage (employee portion paid 100%)
Unlimited access to training and certifications
Tuition assistance for job-related degrees/courses
Paid parental leave and PTO

About Core4ce

Core4ce is a team focused on strengthening national security and advancing warfighting outcomes, delivering technology and consulting services for government initiatives. The role described supports large-scale healthcare technology transformation efforts, particularly within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

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