Release Train Engineer Senior w​/Top Secret Clearance

Responsibilities & Qualifications

JOB DESCRIPTION

Manages and optimizes the flow of value through the ART and Solution Train using various tools, such as the Program and Solution Kanban and other information radiators. Facilitates Program Increment (PI) planning readiness by fostering the preparation of vision and backlogs, and through pre‑ and post‑PI Planning meetings. Facilitates the PI planning event. Assists tracking the execution of features and capabilities.

Assists with economic decision‑making by facilitating feature and capability estimation by teams and the roll‑up to Epics, where necessary. Coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in Lean‑Agile practices and mindsets. Helps manage risks and dependencies. Escalates and tracks impediments. Improves the flow of value through value streams using the Continuous Delivery Pipeline and Dev Ops. Facilitates system demos and solution demos.

Drives relentless improvement via Inspect and Adapt workshops; assesses the agility level of the ART and Solution Train and helps them improve.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience
• Experience using Agile methodologies, particularly Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Minimum of 4 years experience utilizing Jira to track work for the ART.
• Previously served as a Release Train Engineer on a program of similar scope with 50+ FTE

Certifications

• Current SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) Certification

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in an IT or related field is preferred

Clearance

• Must have a current, active Top Secret security clearance with the capability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current SAFe Agilist (SA) Certification strongly desired

Location

Winchester, VA

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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