LitheSpeed partnered with the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force to implement SAFe® practices that strengthened strategic alignment, improved Program Increment (PI) Planning, and optimized value streams across mission-critical initiatives. By introducing structured planning, a shared “North Star” vision, and integrated Agile tooling, the engagement improved planning efficiency by 30%, enhanced cross-team collaboration, and accelerated Agile maturity—enabling the Air Force to adapt more rapidly to evolving mission demands while sustaining operational readiness and national security objectives.

Client

Secretary of the Air Force

Market

Federal

 

Industry

National Defense

 

Offerings

SAFe Enablement, Tooling, System Optimization

Challenge

Key challenges included:

  • Inefficiencies in planning and execution across multiple Agile Release Trains

  • Limited visibility into value streams, dependencies, and delivery risks

  • Fragmented tooling and inconsistent Agile practices across teams

  • The need to maintain operational readiness while accelerating modernization efforts

To meet national security objectives, the Air Force needed a scalable, disciplined Agile approach that improved alignment, adaptability, and execution speed, without compromising rigor or governance.

Solution

LitheSpeed partnered closely with Air Force leadership to implement Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) practices that strengthened strategic alignment, improved execution predictability, and enhanced cross-team collaboration.

North Star Vision & Leadership Alignment

To drive long-term success, LitheSpeed collaborated with senior leaders to establish a shared “North Star” vision, creating:

  • Stronger synchronization across programs and teams

  • Clear alignment between mission priorities and delivery outcomes

  • Improved stakeholder engagement and decision-making

This vision served as a unifying guidepost, ensuring all initiatives advanced broader national security objectives.

Lean-Agile Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)

A cornerstone of the engagement was the development of a Systems Engineering Plan (SEP) that integrates:

  • Lean and Agile best practices

  • AI-driven insights and real-time performance metrics

  • Enhanced risk assessment and resource optimization

The SEP provided a structured yet adaptive framework for executing mission-critical programs with precision, transparency, and speed.

Agile Toolchain Integration

LitheSpeed streamlined Agile workflows by integrating Jira, Jira Service Management (JSM), and Miro, enabling:

  • More effective backlog management

  • Seamless collaboration across distributed teams

  • Improved flow of work from planning through execution

Results & Impact

The Air Force realized measurable and mission-relevant outcomes:

  • 30% improvement in planning efficiency, accelerating time from strategy to execution

  • Enhanced cross-team collaboration and delivery predictability

  • Increased Agile maturity across programs and leadership levels

  • Faster adaptation to evolving mission and security requirements

Beyond process improvements, this engagement strengthened the Air Force’s ability to operate as a more adaptive, responsive, and resilient force, supporting sustained technological superiority and operational readiness in an increasingly complex global security landscape.

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