Principle Agilist

The Principle Agilist is the "Coach of Coaches." This role is responsible for the cultural and operational transformation of OCI into a high-performing Lean-Agile organization, ensuring that the SAFe® framework is not just followed, but mastered. Detailed Scope of Work & PWS Alignment: SAFe® Transformation Leadership: Lead all SAFe® transformation activities across OCI. Empower high-performing Agile teams to drive value and sustain organizational change. Agile Team Mentoring: Lead the stand-up of Agile teams from traditional structures. Provide "at-the-elbow" support to ensure employees successfully leverage SAFe® best practices. Value Delivery Framework: Implement a framework for measuring value delivery across OCI. Ensure that velocity and impact are visible to senior VHA leaders. Continuous Delivery Pipeline (CDP) Oversight: Coordinate and maintain the CDP, including Continuous Exploration, Integration, Deployment, and Release on Demand. Advanced Technical Proficiencies: Certification: Certified SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC) (Required). Coaching: Expert in mentoring teams through ceremonies, PI objectives, and WSJF prioritization. Tools: Mastery of Jira Align and Jira for enterprise-level Agile tracking. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: 20 years in IT solutions + 10 years leading SAFe® transformations in large organizations. Work Arrangement Remote Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period. Featured benefits include: Flexible Work Schedules Paid Parental Leave 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%) Professional Development and Training Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. All your information