Release Train Engineer

Description

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow.

Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

B&A is looking for a Release Train Engineer to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. The Release Train Engineer (RTE) facilitates Agile Release Train (ART) processes, ensuring coordinated delivery across teams supporting enterprise COTS applications.

• Facilitate PI planning and Agile ceremonies
• Coordinate dependencies across teams
• Remove impediments and drive continuous improvement
• Support alignment between business strategy and ART execution
• Ensure compliance with Agile/SAFe principles

• Bachelor’s degree in any field/major or two (2) additional years of IT experience without a degree
• Three (3) years of experience as a SAFe RTE, Product Manager, Product Owner, or Scrum Master
• At least one (1) year as an RTE supporting enterprise COTS applications

• Experience facilitating PI Planning and key Agile/SAFe ceremonies
• Ability to coordinate dependencies across multiple Agile teams
• Strong skills in identifying and removing impediments to team progress
• Experience driving continuous improvement within an Agile Release Train
• Knowledge and application of Agile and SAFe principles
• Ability to align ART execution with business and mission strategy
• Experience supporting enterprise COTS applications in an Agile environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working across cross-functional teams
• Active Secret Clearance

• ITIL v3 certification
• SAFe Release Train Engineer certification

• Must hold an ACTIVE Top‑Secret Clearance either with an SCI or SCI eligibility

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).

B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90‑day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross‑training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to various support resources including counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges:
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B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work‑related activities.