SAFe Scrum Master / Digital Agile CoachWashington, DC (Hybrid/Onsite as required)Role OverviewWe are seeking a high-caliber SAFe Scrum Master / Digital Agile Coach to serve as a servant leader and catalyst for enterprise agility within a large-scale organization. In this role, you will guide Agile teams operating within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe 6.0), enabling high performance, predictable delivery, and continuous improvement. You will act as a critical bridge between technical execution and business value delivery, coaching teams to mature Agile practices while ensuring alignment across the Agile Release Train (ART).Key ResponsibilitiesServant Leadership & Team FacilitationLead and facilitate all Agile ceremonies including Iteration Planning, Daily Syncs, Reviews, and RetrospectivesPromote self-organization, accountability, and high-performing team dynamicsFoster psychological safety and a culture of trust and transparencySAFe Execution & PI PlanningDrive team readiness and execution for Program Increment (PI) PlanningEnsure alignment with ART cadence, objectives, and cross-team synchronizationSupport dependency management and end-to-end delivery alignmentFlow & Delivery OptimizationEstablish and manage Kanban systems to visualize work and optimize flowIdentify bottlenecks, manage work-in-progress (WIP), and improve throughputUse OKRs and flow metrics to assess and continuously improve delivery performanceCoaching & Agile Maturity DevelopmentCoach teams and stakeholders in Agile, Lean, Kanban, BDD, and Built-In Quality practicesDevelop T-shaped skills across team members to improve adaptability and collaborationMentor Product Owners and stakeholders on Agile product delivery practicesImpediment Management & Problem SolvingProactively identify and remove delivery blockers and organizational impedimentsFacilitate conflict resolution through influence, facilitation, and collaboration rather than authorityCross-Team & Strategic CollaborationPartner closely with Product Owners to maximize business value deliveryCollaborate across ARTs to ensure integrated planning and executionSupport Release on Demand and continuous delivery alignmentAgile Culture & Continuous ImprovementPromote transparency through information radiators and open communicationContribute actively to Communities of Practice (CoPs)Champion a culture of continuous learning and relentless improvementQualificationsRequired Experience5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in a large enterprise environmentProven experience working within SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworksBachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experienceCertificationsMandatory: SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master (SSM) certificationTechnical SkillsAdvanced proficiency with Agile tools such as:Jira SoftwareConfluenceJira AlignFigJamAgilityInsightsPreferred CertificationsSAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)SAFe Program Consultant (SPC 6.0)Release Train Engineer (RTE) certificationICAgile certificationsSoft Skills & MindsetStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to influence without authority in complex environmentsDeep commitment to Lean-Agile principles and continuous improvementStrong facilitation, coaching, and mentoring capabilitiesDemonstrated ability to lead cultural and organizational changeWhat We ValueA servant-leader mindset focused on enabling team successPassion for Agile transformation at scaleStrong systems thinking and flow optimization mindsetCommitment to building high-performing, collaborative teams