Release Manager - Active TS/SCI Clearance

Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Release Manager with an active TS/SCI clearance to support an enterprise-level Information Technology (IT) program. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with a BS/BA degree, or 6 years with an MS/MA degree, and a proven track record in release management. Key Responsibilities:

• Manage implementation and code promotion across multiple testing and production environments during the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Development and Quality teams to enhance the build/test environment and related processes.
• Perform initial debugging to identify automation failures and assign them to the appropriate teams.
• Design and implement a reliable build/test automation framework.
• Ensure seamless communication and collaboration across Development and Quality Assurance teams.
• Own and manage the release process into QA, including scheduling and release notes.
• Oversee software releases to customers, including patches and maintenance updates.
• Maintain and manage release and development branches within the code repository to ensure code consistency.
• Determine appropriate timing for creating release branches and enforce branch management policies and best practices.
• Demonstrate understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Perform basic IT infrastructure tasks (hardware, network, and software configuration).
• Familiarity with distributed systems, networking, multithreading, and enterprise storage is a strong plus.
• Enforce acceptance criteria for turnover packages, including code and documentation.
• Schedule and conduct releases, ensuring timely stakeholder notifications.
• Support after-hours software releases as needed.
• Contribute to the refinement of configuration management (CM) policies and procedures.
• Communicate CM methodologies to development teams.
• Troubleshoot software issues across all environments.
• Monitor and review system and event logs routinely to identify potential issues.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with a BS/BA degree OR 6 years with an MS/MA degree.
• Proven experience in a release management role within an enterprise IT program.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, plan, and schedule the rollout of IT services, updates, and production releases.

Preferred Certifications:

• ITIL Certification (desired but not mandatory)