4,706 Agile Team Lead jobs in the United States

Description

This role requires an experienced Agile Scrum Master to work in a Government IC environment. This role performs project management tasks to coordinate and prioritize user stories for implementation by team members. This role provides Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and metrics generation and analysis to track overall efficiency of software delivery across team. Finally, this role facilitates horizontal communication across team member to identify any impediments that may prevent team progress while working mitigation plans as needed.

This role is responsible for technical planning, system hardware-software-network design, development and integration, verification and validation, and fielding. Evaluates alternatives including cost and risk, supportability, and analyses for total systems. Duties include performing systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition, technical management, integration, system testing, and quality assurance. Applies fundamental concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments. Performs work that requires practical experience and training.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's degree in engineering, computer science, or other related technical field or Bachelor's degree in a business or management-related field accompanied by experience managing technical requirements in complex programs.

• In-depth experience displaying expert domain knowledge in a technical field.

• In-depth experience negotiating complex scenarios and challenges and devising courses of action to resolve situations with predictable outcomes.

• In-depth experience leading critical objectives where decision making is of utmost concern to the outcome.

• In-depth experience supervising others.

**Candidate must have active TS/SCI with a polygraph

**Candidate must have BS with 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

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Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."

Original Posting:

August 9, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

REQNUMBER: R-00164345

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

• Delivery ownership and oversight across the cross-disciplined squads (utilising Agile values, principles and practices) within a Value Stream.
• Relentless focus on delivering value.
• Actively engaging in service delivery assisting with Vendor management, Financial and budget management, Legal Compliance and Risk management and more.
• Utilise JIRA boards to facilitate change delivery by actively participating in the collation & prioritisation of the backlog.
• Help the squad to meet their commitments, remove impediments and dependencies as much as possible, escalate where appropriate when the squad is off track, and ensure they take appropriate action.
• Ensure stakeholder engagement, communications and expectations are appropriately managed and aligned. Protect the squad/s from external interference.
• Facilitate and tailor Agile ceremonies, different delivery methodologies, and ways of working at a squad and value stream level.
• Actively manage risks to deliver maximum business value and remove impediments.
• Drive continuous improvement through metrics and co-ordinating shared release management activities across multiple squads. Drive technical excellence by helping team improve their technical practices and processes.
• Support the Change Manager and their Product Owners (POs) across the Value Streams, to ensure the backlogs are appropriately prioritised and that their roadmaps reflect 'delivery do-ability'. Help the PO manage late and ad-hoc requests by balancing business priorities against existing commitments.
• Accelerate the timely delivery of requests for support from the squad/s - resolve dependencies between squads through close collaboration with other ADL and ATLs. Own the timely and accurate completion of squad administration.
• Work with others to develop best practices and develop as a team.
• Actively participate in the wider Agile / Dev Ops community to aid continuous learning, innovation, best practice and alignment with Hiscox engineering teams.

• Detailed knowledge of, and experience working with, Agile frameworks (e.g. Kanban / XP / Lean / Scrum).
• 3+ years' experience in an Agile Delivery Manager / Agile Delivery Lead / Scrum Master / Product Owner role (or demonstrable evidence of similar skills and experience).
• Knowledge of project management, delivering within an environment of Program / Portfolio of change.
• Experience with support of live complex solutions, Incident/Problem management including major incident management.
• Financial management of delivering change in a commercial environment - able to support effective budget management within the constraints of a value stream or project environment.
• Experience with agile delivery management and collaboration tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, Miro, Azure DevOps boards).
• Exceptional organisational and time management as well as stakeholder management skills.
• Social, engaging and naturally collaborative with the ability to be a servant leader, organising and motivating the squad without the use of authority.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ensuring confidence in conflict resolution and the ability to tailor own style to the audience.
• Engaging facilitation skills, both for in person and virtual settings.
• Knowledge of technical subjects including architecture, SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and other modern engineering practices

• Experience working within Value Streams, a service delivery team and a team or with platform services squad.

• Development and utilisation of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).

• Use of data visualisation tools to drive continuous improvement and demonstrate delivered benefit.

• 401(k) with competitive company matching
• Comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental and FSA plans (medical, limited purpose, and dependent care)
• Company paid group term life, short- term disability and long-term disability coverage
• 24 Paid time off days plus 2 Hiscox days,10 paid holidays plus 1 paid floating holiday, and ability to purchase up to 5 PTO days
• Paid parental leave
• 4-week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service
• Financial Adoption Assistance and Medical Travel Reimbursement Programs
• Annual reimbursement up to $600 for health club membership or fees associated with any fitness program
• Company paid subscription to Headspace to support employees' mental health and wellbeing
• 2023 Gold level recipient of Cigna's Healthy Workforce Designation for having a best-in-class health and wellness program
• Dynamic, creative, and values-driven culture
• Modern and open office spaces, complimentary drinks
• Spirit of volunteerism, social responsibility, and community involvement, including matching charitable donations for qualifying non-profits via our sister non-profit company, the Hiscox USA Foundation

About Us

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 3,200 employees dedicated to the idea that Your Mission is Our Passion, DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert II / IT Agile Lead to drive the adoption and integration of agile principles across programs and projects. The ideal candidate will be methodology-agnostic, with deep experience embedding an agile culture, facilitating continuous improvement, and enabling organizations to deliver digital services effectively. This role requires a balance of technical expertise, leadership, and stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment, transparency, and successful delivery. The SME II / IT Agile Lead will also play a key role in applying emerging technologiessuch as Generative AI (GenAI), Prompt Engineering, Knowledge Bases, NLP, and Large Language Models (LLM)into new and existing products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and embed an agile culture across teams and programs using techniques from a wide range of agile and lean methodologies.

• Create an open and trust-based environment that fosters collaboration, transparency, and delivery focus.

• Assess team culture, delivery processes, and workflows to identify areas for improvement and facilitate enhancements with the appropriate support.

• Apply tools and techniques including coaching, advising, workshops, and mentoring to drive organizational and team growth.

• Engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization to ensure alignment with business and program objectives.

• Establish and maintain clear lines of escalation in agreement with senior leadership.

• Ensure real-time project/program visibility by maintaining accurate, current status updates accessible to stakeholders without disrupting delivery.

• Work effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, and partners across the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and other federal agencies.

• Apply agile best practices to team roles, behaviors, ceremonies, practices, and governance of digital service delivery.

• Define, monitor, and maintain key metrics and requirements that support delivery and performance.

• Equip staff with the skills to coach, mentor, and sustain agile practices independently.

• Provide executive coaching on digital service delivery design and best practices.

• Contribute to the development and integration of AI technologies, including GenAI, prompt engineering, NLP, knowledge bases, and LLMs, into new or existing systems.

Qualifications

• Education:Minimum BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Agile Certified Practitioner Certification (or equivalent) obtained within the last five (5) years.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience embedding agile practices and culture across large teams and programs.

• Demonstrated ability to assess and improve delivery processes, culture, and team dynamics.

• Strong experience in stakeholder engagement, facilitation, mentoring, and coaching.

• Proven expertise in applying agile techniques across team roles, structure, governance, and cross-team coordination.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with AI and emerging technologies, including Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, NLP, Knowledge Bases, and LLM integration.

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust

Skills / Technologies Required

• Agile frameworks and methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, Lean, etc.)

• Coaching, facilitation, and mentoring skills

• AI and ML implementation (GenAI, NLP, LLMs, knowledge bases)

• Program and project governance best practices)

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience working with Public Health, NIH, CDC, or HHS organizations.

EEO

DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply.

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DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 3,200 employees dedicated to the idea that Your Mission is Our Passion, DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert II / IT Agile Lead to drive the adoption and integration of agile principles across programs and projects. The ideal candidate will be methodology-agnostic, with deep experience embedding an agile culture, facilitating continuous improvement, and enabling organizations to deliver digital services effectively. This role requires a balance of technical expertise, leadership, and stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment, transparency, and successful delivery. The SME II / IT Agile Lead will also play a key role in applying emerging technologiessuch as Generative AI (GenAI), Prompt Engineering, Knowledge Bases, NLP, and Large Language Models (LLM)into new and existing products.

Responsibilities

Lead and embed an agile culture across teams and programs using techniques from a wide range of agile and lean methodologies.

Create an open and trust-based environment that fosters collaboration, transparency, and delivery focus.

Assess team culture, delivery processes, and workflows to identify areas for improvement and facilitate enhancements with the appropriate support.

Apply tools and techniques including coaching, advising, workshops, and mentoring to drive organizational and team growth.

Engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization to ensure alignment with business and program objectives.

Establish and maintain clear lines of escalation in agreement with senior leadership.

Ensure real-time project/program visibility by maintaining accurate, current status updates accessible to stakeholders without disrupting delivery.

Work effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, and partners across the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and other federal agencies.

Apply agile best practices to team roles, behaviors, ceremonies, practices, and governance of digital service delivery.

Define, monitor, and maintain key metrics and requirements that support delivery and performance.

Equip staff with the skills to coach, mentor, and sustain agile practices independently.

Provide executive coaching on digital service delivery design and best practices.

Contribute to the development and integration of AI technologies, including GenAI, prompt engineering, NLP, knowledge bases, and LLMs, into new or existing systems.

Qualifications

Education:Minimum BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Agile Certified Practitioner Certification (or equivalent) obtained within the last five (5) years.

Minimum of five (5) years of experience embedding agile practices and culture across large teams and programs.

Demonstrated ability to assess and improve delivery processes, culture, and team dynamics.

Strong experience in stakeholder engagement, facilitation, mentoring, and coaching.

Proven expertise in applying agile techniques across team roles, structure, governance, and cross-team coordination.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience with AI and emerging technologies, including Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, NLP, Knowledge Bases, and LLM integration.

Ability to obtain a Public Trust

Skills / Technologies Required

Agile frameworks and methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, Lean, etc.)

Coaching, facilitation, and mentoring skills

AI and ML implementation (GenAI, NLP, LLMs, knowledge bases)

Program and project governance best practices)

Preferred Experience

Prior experience working with Public Health, NIH, CDC, or HHS organizations.

EEO

DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply.

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