Agile Transformation Lead/SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)/Release Train Engineer Job at KDA Consulting Inc, Bethesda, MD

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  • KDA Consulting Inc
  • Bethesda, MD

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader who embodies the intersection of agility, intelligence, and grounded execution. This role is designed for a SAFe-certified leader with AI fluency, exceptional team collaboration skills, and the ability to thrive within complex systems, legacy environments, and fast-moving transformations.

The position requires an active Top Secret/SCI + CI Poly US Security Clearance.

This is not a theoretical role. We’re looking for someone who can lead and follow, coach teams, influence executives, and honor what works while building what’s next.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of Agile Release Trains (ARTs), including PI Planning and cross-team delivery alignment

• Coach executives, RTEs, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Solution Architects on SAFe practices and mindsets

• Integrate AI tools (e.g., generative AI, predictive insights, AIOps) to enhance visibility, backlog prioritization, and continuous improvement

• Navigate and improve legacy systems, enterprise policies, and compliance requirements without disruption to critical operations

• Facilitate value stream identification, Agile maturity assessments, and enterprise-wide change adoption

• Serve as a systems thinker—identifying dependencies, constraints, and opportunities for optimization across business and IT

• Communicate complex technical and business concepts clearly to executive stakeholders and delivery teams alike

• Champion psychological safety, servant leadership, and cross-functional collaboration within distributed environments

• Track and report on key flow, delivery, and value metrics (e.g., lead time, throughput, OKRs) to drive continuous improvement

• Align technology teams with business outcomes through Lean Portfolio Management and Agile governance practices

Required Qualifications

• SAFe SPC, RTE, or equivalent certification with hands-on implementation experience

• Demonstrated experience leading ARTs and coaching across all levels of the organization

• Strong working knowledge of Agile tools (e.g., Jira Align, ServiceNow, Miro)

• Experience working within or alongside legacy architectures and regulated environments

• Proven ability to deliver in enterprise settings with multiple systems, stakeholders, and funding models

• Experience integrating or leveraging AI and analytics tools to improve planning, insight, or automation

• Exceptional communication, coaching, facilitation, and servant leadership skills

• Comfortable leading from the front, supporting from behind, or collaborating side-by-side

Preferred Traits

• Deep systems thinker with Lean-Agile mindset

• Strong grounding in DevOps, continuous delivery, and transformation strategy

• Equally skilled at navigating enterprise governance and inspiring grassroots team innovation

• Fiercely collaborative, ego-free, and dedicated to outcomes over titles

• Emotionally intelligent leader who can drive clarity, alignment, and momentum in complexity

Core Values We Expect This Leader to Embody

  • Lead from where you are.

  • Respect the legacy, build the future.

  • Create clarity. Deliver value. Empower people.

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Active TS/SCI + CI Poly U.S. Government Security is required

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Sixteen (16) years of relevant professional work experience

• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality

• Strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to network and establish professional relationships

• Ability to prioritize, demonstrated strong organizational skills, and ability to meet or exceed deadlines

Job Tags

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