Release Train Engineer; RTE Secret or -Secret Clearance

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IBSS is seeking a Release Train Engineer (RTE) to provide leadership and coordination for Agile Release Trains (ARTs) supporting enterprise ERP deployments in a secure, mission‑critical defense environment. This individual will be responsible for facilitating Program Increment (PI) Planning, coordinating Agile ceremonies, coaching Scrum teams, managing dependencies, and continuously improving delivery processes. The ideal candidate will bring 15 years of relevant experience, including Agile delivery in Oracle‑based enterprise systems and Department of Defense (DoD) environments.

• Serve as the RTE for one or more Agile Release Trains, leading planning and coordination across multiple Agile teams.
• Coordinate inter‑ART dependencies and resolve impediments.
• Lead and facilitate conversations within the ART teams to determine requirements for each team.
• Facilitate PI Planning sessions, Inspect and Adapt (I&A) events, Scrum of Scrums, and ART‑level retrospectives in collaboration with systems integrator (SI) RTEs.
• Champion Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) best practices and ensure consistent application of Agile principles, cadence, and ceremonies across assigned teams.
• Guide, coach, and mentor Scrum Masters and Agile teams to optimize collaboration, improve delivery velocity, and align efforts with program goals.
• Identify and track ART‑level risks, impediments, and dependencies; engage with stakeholders to remove blockers and enable execution.
• Monitor and report ART performance using tools and metrics to track sprint progress, feature completion, story throughput, and PI objectives.
• Provide weekly reporting to program leadership, including summaries of progress, blockers, and risk mitigation plans.
• Coordinate deployment and migration of delivered software, configurations, and data through the Dev Sec Ops  pipeline in partnership with Government and contractor teams.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts, including process refinement and policy development; present well‑documented recommendations to leadership.
• Support delivery of at least 80% of PI sprint goals through effective coordination and backlog health monitoring.
• Contribute to quarterly performance assessments of Agile contractor teams for Government leadership review.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Good understanding of implementing large‑scale complex application systems such as Oracle ERP application.
• Minimum 15 years of experience managing Agile programs and release trains in complex, enterprise IT environments.
• Demonstrated expertise with Oracle E‑Business Suite (EBS) and related RICE‑W components.
• Deep understanding of Agile practices and SAFe methodologies; experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and program‑level planning events.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills; capable of fostering high‑performing Agile teams in a collaborative environment.
• Proficient in Agile management and tracking tools such as Jira, Octane, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.
• Skilled in preparing executive briefings, progress reports, and metrics dashboards.
• Experience balancing tactical sprint execution with long‑term program objectives in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the Continental U.S. to support program activities.

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman‑owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity, enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering, and professional management services. IBSS is passionate about giving back to the…