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At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services to do the work you love in an inclusive, collaborative, and caring community, where you can be empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! Accenture Federal Services is seeking an experienced Agile Coach to join our team. The Agile Coach will be responsible for leading an ongoing Agile transformation and guiding multiple Agile teams (including leadership) through the implementation of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban. Responsibilities include: Collaborate with and advise leadership on the development of the Agile transformation strategy and provide feedback and recommendations to ensure completion of strategic goals as required Facilitate both team-level and scaled Agile events including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-Ups, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospectives Collaborate with teams to identify and remove impediments, and to improve overall team performance Develop and implement Agile training and coaching plans to improve team knowledge and skills ]Work with teams to establish and maintain Agile metrics, including velocity, and burn-down charts Leverage expertise in Atlassian digital tools (Jira & Confluence) to make work visible and enhance transparency across the enterprise Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives Ensure teams are following best practices and industry standards for Agile development Lead and coordinate Agile coaching efforts across multiple teams and programs Collaborate with other Agile coaches to share knowledge and best practices Here is what you need: Minimum 5+ year of experience working in an Agile environment, preferably in a role supporting Scrum teams Minimum 3+ year of facilitating meetings and workshops, and articulating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Relevant Associates or Bachelor’s Degree, or supporting certifications and relevant job or military experience of 4 years in lieu of degree Bonus points if you have: Certification in Agile coaching, including Certified Agile Coach (CAC) or Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) Strong understanding of Agile principles and methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban Experience with Agile scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, Scrum @ Scale) Experience with implementing Atlassian digital tools (Jira & Confluence) in a manner that supports a scaled Agile transformation An in-depth understanding of the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) framework, and experience in integrating OKRs into Agile planning cycles Knowledge of IT service management frameworks, including ITIL Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex problems into actionable requirements DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Sec+, CISSP, CASP, etc.) or DoD 8140 equivalent Security Clearance: An active Top Secret Clearance required to start; SCI eligibility preferred. Must be willing to submit to a polygraph examination. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. ( We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$108,400—$203,400 USD

What We Believe We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment. _Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. _ Read more here ( Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. _For details, view a copy of the _ Accenture Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement ( . Los Angeles County Information Only If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please review below for important additional information. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed in the job posting, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Requesting An Accommodation Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired. If you _ _ are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter. Other Employment Statements Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information. Accenture

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