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Join to apply for the Agile Coach role at MetaPhase At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it. Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues. Are you ready to: Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients? Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you? Be the difference and make it happen? MetaPhase is seeking a skilled Agile Coach to guide product teams, customers, and leadership in the adoption and maturation of Agile frameworks and practices to support high-performing teams and deliver value across the enterprise. This role will provide hands-on coaching, facilitation, training, mentoring, and impediment removal while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, transparency, and servant leadership. What You Will Be Doing: Serve as an enterprise-level Agile Coach or Scrum Master supporting multiple Agile teams and delivery workstreams. Facilitate the adoption and consistent execution of Agile/Scrum practices across teams. Provide coaching and mentoring to product owners, Scrum Masters, delivery teams, and stakeholders to improve team dynamics, collaboration, and delivery cadence. Conduct Agile maturity assessments and create actionable improvement plans tailored to each team or organization. Facilitate workshops, retrospectives, planning sessions, and Agile ceremonies as needed. Coach teams through challenges in Agile delivery including backlog refinement, story splitting, sprint planning, and cross-functional collaboration. Guide leadership in supporting Agile transformation efforts and shifting to an Agile mindset. Remove organizational and team-level impediments to ensure flow of work and increase velocity and quality. Serve as a change agent for Agile practices and continuous delivery improvement at the program and portfolio levels. What We Need From You (Required): Minimum of 8 years of Agile software development experience. At least 5 years of experience in IT system analysis and Agile development. Experience coaching across multiple Agile teams and stakeholders in enterprise environments. Deep knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, Lean). Proven facilitation and coaching skills across both delivery teams and executive leadership. Experience working with Agile delivery metrics and tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, VersionOne, etc. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work across multiple teams and departments. ACI-CP certification (Agile Certified Coach – ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF, or equivalent). Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) required. U.S. Citizenship required. Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Bonus Points (Desired): SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification or other advanced SAFe credentials. Experience coaching federal clients or within government environments. Experience supporting digital modernization or DevSecOps delivery models. Background in Agile Portfolio Management, Value Stream Mapping, or Lean Budgeting. Work Setup & Travel: Hybrid - Based in Springfield, VA. Occasional travel may be required. Clearance & Education: Must be able to obtain Public Trust. Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, IT Management, or related field. Benefits & Perks: At MetaPhase, we care about your well-being and success. Our benefits include generous PTO, federal holidays, parental leave, and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability). We also offer a 401(k) with company match, FSA/HSA options, commuter benefits, and much more. MetaPhase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr MetaPhase

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