Agile Practice Lead (4381) with Security Clearance

We are seeking an experienced Agile Practice Lead (Mid-Level) to join our dynamic team supporting data analytics, automation, and user adoption initiatives within a mission-critical Federal Law Enforcement environment. In this role, you will lead agile delivery practices, drive human-centered transformation, and guide teams through change management and technology adoption. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure seamless deployment of enterprise solutions that enhance performance and operational effectiveness. This is an opportunity to bring your agile expertise, change management experience, and passion for innovation to a high-impact environment serving national law enforcement priorities. This is a full-time position requiring on-site work five days a week at a client's office in Washington, D.C. An active Top Secret SCI clearance is mandatory. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as the Agile Practice Lead for projects that follow SAFe Agile methodology, overseeing planning, execution, and delivery. Guide agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, and retrospectives. Facilitate change management and user adoption strategies tied to the rollout of analytics platforms and custom-developed tools. Deliver human-centered design and transformation support that aligns with user needs, constraints, and mission goals. Collaborate with product owners, development teams, and stakeholders to ensure alignment of goals, metrics, and iterative delivery. Provide leadership on communication strategies, training development, and knowledge sharing across enterprise teams. Ensure consistency with agile governance standards, quality delivery, and successful transition of new solutions into operations. Required Skills: Certified SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) and Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) Proven experience supporting large-scale Agile transformations within a federal or enterprise environment Strong knowledge of Agile principles, Scrum, and SAFe frameworks Experience leading human-centered design, digital transformation, and user enablement efforts Ability to guide and mentor agile teams, facilitate ceremonies, and track agile metrics (e.g., velocity, sprint performance) Excellent communication and facilitation skills; ability to interface with senior leadership and technical teams Demonstrated experience in delivering change management and training strategies for enterprise-wide rollouts Desired Skills/Experience: Prior experience supporting federal law enforcement, defense, or intelligence community missions Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and SAFe Program Boards Experience integrating agile delivery within environments that include data engineering, analytics, and cloud-native applications Understanding of organizational change dynamics in classified or high-security environments Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams through digital transformation initiatives This position requires five days a week on site at customer location in Washington DC. Application deadline 7-25-2025
The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement. The proposed salary for this position is: $79,700 - $132,800 USD At SMX , we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success. We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration. SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans. Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.