SAFe Lead

SAFe Lead – Job Category:
Information Technology – Time Type:
Full time – Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Secret – Employee Type:
Regular – Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 10% – Type of Travel:
Continental US

• Join NAVSEA 03S as the SAFe Lead for the Navy Maintenance and Modernization Enterprise Solution (NMMES)
• Play a crucial role in leading the Agile transformation of a complex IT program supporting naval ship and submarine maintenance operations
• Guide the implementation of SAFe methodologies across teams serving over 45,000 users in global Navy facilities
• Drive the cultural and organizational change necessary for successful Agile adoption
• Align NMMES Agile practices with DoD and Navy standards while optimizing for efficiency and innovation
• Contribute to the modernization of NMMES by ensuring Agile practices support both legacy system maintenance and new technology integration
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure Agile principles are integrated into strategic planning and execution

• Lead the implementation and ongoing refinement of SAFe Agile practices across the NMMES program
• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for transitioning NMMES teams to SAFe methodology
• Coach and mentor leadership, product management, and development teams in Agile and SAFe principles and practices
• Facilitate key SAFe events such as Program Increment (PI) planning, Scrum of Scrums, and Agile Release Trains
• Identify and address organizational impediments to Agile adoption
• Develop metrics and reporting mechanisms to track the progress and benefits of Agile transformation
• Collaborate with project managers and technical leads to ensure Agile practices align with program goals and deliverables
• Provide training and support to team members at all levels of the organization
• Continuously assess and improve Agile processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness

• Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field
• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Agile methodologies, with at least 3 years in SAFe implementation
• Proven experience leading a project that successfully transitioned 150+ individuals to SAFe for Agile methodology
• Strong understanding of Agile and Lean principles
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills

• Advanced degree in a relevant field
• Additional Agile certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, PMI-ACP)
• Experience working with DoD/Navy programs or similar complex government IT systems
• Knowledge of both legacy systems and modern web application technologies
• Familiarity with Dev Ops practices and tools
• Understanding of cybersecurity requirements for DoD systems
• Experience with change management in large organizations
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to influence across all levels of an organization

The proposed salary range for this position is: $90,300-$189,600.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.