IT Analyst​/Agile Lead

Location:

Amarillo, TX - Pantex Amarillo Campus

Job Title:

IT Analyst/Agile Lead

Career Level From: Associate

Career Level To: Specialist

Organization: Enterprise Resource Plan Sys )

Job Specialty:
System Development

A career at Pantex Deterrence (PXD) can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on our nation. We recognize that excellent employees are absolutely critical for mission success, and to achieve that goal we are seeking a proven leader and experienced Information Technology (IT) Analyst/Agile Lead to help improve and optimize our mission critical systems. We are looking for you to apply your expertise through technical design, application development and implementation on mission critical systems.

Help protect our national security interests at Pantex and have a career with a purpose!

PXD is seeking an IT Analyst/Agile Lead to join the team that supports our ever‑evolving SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. We are looking for self‑motivated individuals who are passionate about designing robust, maintainable, and innovative solutions to software and user interface needs. Responsibilities include facilitating Agile processes, ensuring the Scrum framework is followed, while coaching teams to deliver high‑quality results.

We welcome you to apply and join our collaborative, well‑established development team.

• Facilitate Scrum Events:
  Organize and lead scrums, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure effective communication and collaboration within the team.
• Remove Obstacles:
  Identify and eliminate impediments that hinder the team's progress, enabling them to focus on delivering value.
• Coaching and Mentoring:
  Guide team members in understanding and implementing Agile principles and the Scrum framework, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders:
  Work closely with the Product Owner and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and priorities.
• Monitor Progress:
  Track the team's progress against project goals and help manage timelines to ensure timely delivery of high‑quality work.
• Protecting the Team:
  Shields the team from outside interruptions and distractions, allowing them to focus on their work. This includes managing stakeholder expectations and ensuring that the team has a conducive environment for productivity.
• Facilitating Communication:
  Ensuring clear communication between the Scrum team, Product Owner, and other stakeholders is crucial. The IT Analyst/Agile Lead helps maintain transparency regarding the team's progress and challenges, often using tools like burn‑down charts and product backlogs.
• Promoting a Culture of Accountability:
  Fosters a culture of accountability within the team, encouraging team members to take ownership of their tasks and collaborate effectively to meet project goals.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Promote a mindset of continuous learning and improvement, encouraging the team to reflect on their processes and outcomes regularly. Lead projects through effective communication with peers, customers and management. Independently consult with clients and analyze current PXD Business Applications, needs, and services.
• Serve as staff advisor for complex projects, tasks, or functions.
• Ensure that all appropriate documentation procedures are developed and followed in a routine basis.
• Provide training and support to end users and super users.

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security.
• Top‑notch, dedicated colleagues.
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization.
• Work‑life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline.
• OR Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline.
• OR Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 8 years of completed education and/or relevant experience.

• At least 4 or more years of experience in an Agile development environment, often in roles…