Job Description:

Title
Lead Technologist - Agile Process

About the Organization
VSolvit (pronounced: \\"We.Solve.it\\") is an award-winning SBA certified 8(a)/Small Disadvantaged Business and 8(m)/Economically Disadvantaged Woman owned, technology services provider that specializes in business intelligence (BI) systems, data warehousing, geographic information systems (GIS), custom application development, health analytics, project/program management, and hosting and cloud services. VSolvit serves clients such as the Department of Defense (DOD), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Our custom technology solutions for federal and health industry clients and partners have won awards for innovation, been launched from the U.S. White House, and are being used to solve complex problems ranging from improving national security to optimizing vaccine supply chains and breast cancer screening and treatment programs.

These successes are but a reflection of overall team strength and supportive partnerships. Our company fosters innovation which makes it a great place for entrepreneurs and hard workers to be grown. We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, as well as 401K Retirement Plan options, Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, and other benefits for our full time employees. Our goal is to grow together and enjoy the work that we do as a team.

Description

The Lead Technologist will be responsible for establishing, communicating, and maintaining a corporate Agile program, ranging from processes at the team level all the way to processes at the corporate/enterprise, portfolio, and large-project level. This program will include process maintenance, knowledge systems and standards that will be used to advance customer products and services within the company's lines of business. Reports to the Lead Technologist for Architecture. Works across all technology areas to consolidate customer feedback and requirements.

As with any position, additional expectations exist. Some of these include, but are not limited to, adhering to typical working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisor, and staying focused on the assigned tasks.

Responsibilities:

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Develops, maintains, and executes the approved Agile technology plan, currently based on Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

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Establishes SAFe development goals to align with corporate goals and flows those goals down to Portfolio Program / Project Managers and technology team.

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Identifies tactical and strategic SAFe business opportunities through internal and external technology partnerships

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Responsible for establishing SAFe certification and training recommendations and communicating them with Area Directors, Portfolio Directors, and Portfolio Program / Project Managers

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Works with the Portfolio Directors, Area Directors, and Program/Project Managers to define, implement, and drive mission-critical strategic and operational SAFe initiatives

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Provides thought leadership on Agile process developments in the technology industry across all Portfolios

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Assists Portfolio Directors, Area Directors, and Program/Project Managers with employment, training, mentoring, motivation, and performance evaluation of personnel related to Agile processes

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Works with the Portfolio Directors, Area Directors and Program/Project Managers to resolve SAFe problems, identifies trends, determines system improvements and change

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Clearly documents and presents research reports including creation of diagrams and procedure documentation

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Possess a broad knowledge of most technical and business resources and use them to effectively coordinate team members and external resources

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Identifies, screens, and evaluates new solution opportunities to address unmet customer needs

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Utilizes the appropriate technologies and ensure that customers have the solutions they need, when they need them, and in the media best suited to their requirements

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Continually enhances job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, sharing professional publications, maintaining professional networks and professional organizations

Position Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

- SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or SAFe Program Consultant - Trainer (SPCT) certification

- 5+ years' of technical and supervisory experience in the management of Agile projects within the Department of Defense or Federal contracting environment

- 1+ years' experience managing, developing, evaluating, and supporting SAFe teams

- Must be a US citizen

- Must possess an active DoD Secret/Civilian Public Trust security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master's Degree in a technical discipline

- 3+ years' business development experience to include opportunity identification, capture, teaming, proposal development, and proposal review

- PMP or PMI-ACP certification

- Possess strong analytical skills, including an understanding of business economics and financial resources

- Experience in preparing reports and briefings

- Demonstrated analytical and time-management skills

- Demonstrated ability to work as an active member of a team

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to call, connect, and interact with all levels of an organization and/or potential customers

- Ability to professionally and confidently communicate with Executives, customer / partner / company

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

- Possess a working knowledge of Department of Defense and/or federal procurement practices

Additional Requirements:

- US Citizenship required

- Active DoD Secret/Public Trust clearance OR ability to have a DoD Secret clearance held within the past 24 months reactivated by the VSolvit Facility Security Officer is a condition of employment

Company Summary:

Join the VSolvit Team! Founded in 2006, VSolvit (pronounced 'We Solve It') provides geospatial and information technology consulting services and solutions to government and private section clients. VSolvit is an award winning 8(m)/EDWOSB and SBA-certified 8(a)/SDB certified company. Our company fosters innovation which makes it a great place for entrepreneurs and hard workers to be grown. We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, as well as 401K Retirement Plan options, Tuition Reimbursement, and other benefits. Our goal is to grow together and enjoy the work that we do as a team.

VSolvit LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category
Software/Application Development

Location
Remote

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

Clearances Required
DoD Secret or Public Trust

Travel
Minimal

Req Number
SOF-20-00050

Position
Lead Technologist - Agile Process

Number of Openings
1

Proposal Position
No

Proposal Letter Of Intent (LOI)
No

Open Date
11/19/2020

Tags
Agile, SCRUM Master, SAFe Agile, Business Development, Proposal support

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