Subject Matter Expert II/IT Agile Lead
About Us
DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 2,400 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert II / IT Agile Lead to drive the adoption and integration of agile principles across programs and projects. The ideal candidate will be methodology-agnostic, with deep experience embedding an agile culture, facilitating continuous improvement, and enabling organizations to deliver digital services effectively. This role requires a balance of technical expertise, leadership, and stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment, transparency, and successful delivery. The SME II / IT Agile Lead will also play a key role in applying emerging technologies—such as Generative AI (GenAI), Prompt Engineering, Knowledge Bases, NLP, and Large Language Models (LLM)—into new and existing products.
Responsibilities
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Lead and embed an agile culture across teams and programs using techniques from a wide range of agile and lean methodologies.
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Create an open and trust-based environment that fosters collaboration, transparency, and delivery focus.
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Assess team culture, delivery processes, and workflows to identify areas for improvement and facilitate enhancements with the appropriate support.
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Apply tools and techniques including coaching, advising, workshops, and mentoring to drive organizational and team growth.
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Engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization to ensure alignment with business and program objectives.
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Establish and maintain clear lines of escalation in agreement with senior leadership.
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Ensure real-time project/program visibility by maintaining accurate, current status updates accessible to stakeholders without disrupting delivery.
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Work effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, and partners across the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and other federal agencies.
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Apply agile best practices to team roles, behaviors, ceremonies, practices, and governance of digital service delivery.
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Define, monitor, and maintain key metrics and requirements that support delivery and performance.
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Equip staff with the skills to coach, mentor, and sustain agile practices independently.
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Provide executive coaching on digital service delivery design and best practices.
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Contribute to the development and integration of AI technologies, including GenAI, prompt engineering, NLP, knowledge bases, and LLMs, into new or existing systems.
Qualifications
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Education: Minimum BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
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Agile Certified Practitioner Certification (or equivalent) obtained within the last five (5) years.
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Minimum of five (5) years of experience embedding agile practices and culture across large teams and programs.
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Demonstrated ability to assess and improve delivery processes, culture, and team dynamics.
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Strong experience in stakeholder engagement, facilitation, mentoring, and coaching.
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Proven expertise in applying agile techniques across team roles, structure, governance, and cross-team coordination.
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Minimum of two (2) years of experience with AI and emerging technologies, including Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, NLP, Knowledge Bases, and LLM integration.
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Ability to obtain a Public Trust
Skills / Technologies Required
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Agile frameworks and methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, Lean, etc.)
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Coaching, facilitation, and mentoring skills
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AI and ML implementation (GenAI, NLP, LLMs, knowledge bases)
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Program and project governance best practices]
Preferred Experience
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Prior experience working with Public Health, NIH, CDC, or HHS organizations.
EEO
DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply.
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