Senior Agilist

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Demand for skilled Agilists has surged 25% in the last year, driven by the need for efficient project management in the healthcare tech sector. As companies like Aptive continue to invest in digital transformation, experts with SAFe and Lean-Agile expertise are in high demand. With the healthcare industry's push for improved workflow efficiency and high-quality care, this Senior Agilist role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact. Before applying, candidates should be aware of the importance of strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation skills, and the ability to translate complex principles into practical team behaviors.

Job Description

About the Role

The Senior Agilist position at Aptive is a critical role that involves providing expert SAFe, Lean-Agile, and enterprise Agile implementation support to VA health informatics teams. This role is part of the IHT 2.0 Field Informatics Service Health Practice program, aiming to improve clinical informatics solutions, reduce burden, and enhance workflow efficiency across the VA enterprise. As a senior member of the team, the ideal candidate will advise and coach teams within the IHP Agile Release Train, supporting the development of Agile artifacts, strengthening Agile cadence and governance, and facilitating the delivery of high-quality solutions.

The role requires a deep understanding of Agile principles and the ability to apply them in complex, interdisciplinary team environments. The Senior Agilist will work closely with various stakeholders, including Scrum Masters, Product Owners, analysts, clinical informaticists, and SMEs, to ensure the successful adoption and execution of SAFe and Lean-Agile practices.

What You Will Do

  • Provide senior-level Agile and SAFe coaching, consultation, and implementation support across interdisciplinary VA health informatics teams.
  • Support the adoption and consistent execution of SAFe and Lean-Agile practices, including PI planning support, team ceremonies, ART-level coordination, dependency management, and continuous improvement.
  • Guide the development and refinement of lean business cases, feature canvases, feature specifications, user stories, acceptance criteria, MVP definitions, and non-functional requirements.
  • Coach team members on Agile roles, responsibilities, artifacts, and ceremonies to ensure a deep understanding of Agile principles and practices.
  • Help teams define, track, and communicate value delivery, performance metrics, sprint outcomes, risks, impediments, and retrospective actions.
  • Facilitate collaboration across VA stakeholders, product management, release train leadership, Agile teams, clinical SMEs, and technical resources.
  • Support the use of JIRA, JIRA Align, dashboards, and reporting tools to improve transparency, prioritization, and delivery predictability.
  • Recommend Agile process improvements that support operational excellence, high-performing teams, and sustainable organizational change.

What We Are Looking For

  • Certified SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) certification.
  • 7+ years of experience leading Agile and SAFe implementations in medium-to-large organizations.
  • Demonstrated superior knowledge and practical experience adopting Agile across an enterprise.
  • Experience providing experienced consultation for large-scale implementation of Agile practices, including SAFe.
  • Experience coaching teams on SAFe Lean-Agile principles, Agile ceremonies, backlog management, value delivery, and continuous improvement.
  • Experience with JIRA, JIRA Align, or comparable Agile planning and reporting tools.
  • Strong executive communication, facilitation, change management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice to Have

  • Experience supporting VA/VHA, OCI/OHI, Field Informatics Service, IHP ART, EHR modernization, clinical informatics, or federal healthcare product teams.
  • Experience supporting clinical informatics artifacts such as lean business cases, feature canvases, feature specifications, performance monitoring dashboards, and clinical workflow improvement products.
  • Experience in healthcare or healthcare technology environments, including VistA/CPRS, Oracle Health/Cerner, clinical decision support, terminology, standards, or interoperability.
  • Additional certifications such as SAFe Program Consultant Trainer (SPCT), Release Train Engineer, SAFe Advanced Scrum Master, Product Owner/Product Manager, PMP, Prosci, CSM, or PSM.

Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work with a leading company in the healthcare technology sector.
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
  • Professional development opportunities, including training and certification programs.
  • Flexible and remote work arrangements.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
  • Recognition and reward for outstanding performance.
  • Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
  • Generous PTO and holiday package.

How to Stand Out

  • Ensure you have a strong foundation in SAFe and Lean-Agile principles, and be prepared to provide examples of how you've applied these in previous roles.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the healthcare technology sector and the specific challenges faced by VA health informatics teams.
  • Highlight your experience with Agile tools such as JIRA and JIRA Align, and demonstrate your ability to use these tools to drive transparency and predictability.
  • Be prepared to discuss your approach to coaching and mentoring Agile teams, and provide examples of successful team transformations you've led.
  • Show a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies, and demonstrate your commitment to ongoing professional development.
  • Prepare to discuss your experience with stakeholder engagement and facilitation, and highlight your ability to communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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