Release Train Engineer

Company Description

Our Client is a leading technology and mission solutions provider supporting critical federal, defense, intelligence, and government missions. The organization delivers digital modernization, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and mission-focused technology solutions in highly secure environments. Its teams work collaboratively across engineering, operations, cybersecurity, cloud, and program management to deliver reliable technology for complex government customers.

Job Overview

Our client is building a brand-new Agile team focused on federal IT modernization and digital transformation. The team will design, build, integrate, and operate modern technology solutions supporting sensitive and mission-critical government environments.

The Release Train Engineer (RTE) supports a fast‑paced Agile environment by enabling effective PI execution, optimizing flow, managing risks and impediments, and ensuring consistent value delivery. The RTE facilitates ART ceremonies, coaches teams in Lean‑Agile practices, and helps tailor SAFe to the organization’s needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead Agile Release Train (ART) activities and drive Lean‑Agile practices to improve delivery flow.
• Plan and manage software and architecture release schedules.
• Facilitate PI Planning and continuous exploration activities, including pre‑ and post‑PI sessions.
• Coordinate cross‑team collaboration through Scrum of Scrums and other forums.
• Consolidate team PI objectives and publish program‑level objectives.
• Track feature and capability execution using metrics across Agile and DevOps teams.
• Brief customers and leadership on progress, testing, deployment status, and release readiness.
• Understand the program’s complex system architecture to assess risks and customer concerns.
• Coach teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leaders in agile maturity and practices.
• Promote teamwork and alignment to PI goals.
• Escalate and manage impediments and coordinate critical dependencies.
• Provide resourcing and planning input to resolve bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with the PMO on program execution and test data needs.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Current Security+ or equivalent/higher
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Washington, DC
• Ability to pass and maintain additional suitability screenings as required by customer
• Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years relevant experience, or master’s with 6–10 years (experience may substitute for degree).
• Experience supporting Agile software development teams in roles such as Scrum Master or project lead.
• Experience briefing leadership and customer stakeholders.
• Experience using Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira).
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong time‑management skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of ServiceNow administration or configuration experience.
• Experience with ServiceNow ATFs.
• ITIL foundation knowledge or certification.
• AWS cloud certifications.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies, Jira, and Confluence.