Salary: $70-80/hr
Location: Dulles, VA/Hybrid
Clearance: Public Trust

We are seeking a Release Train Engineer (RTE) for our customer's mission. The Release Train Engineer will act as a servant leader and drive relentless improvement. They will ensure clear communication working alongside Scrum Masters to remove impediments and help the ART towards success in meeting its PI objectives. The RTE is expected to have a thorough understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and will be able to use the appropriate Agile methodology (Scrum/Kanban/XP) to facilitate the ART level activities.

Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, OR a related field
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance and must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability prior to starting employment 
• Must have 8 years directly relevant experience 
• Must have 2 years of Agile experience and recent hands-on experience as a successful Scrum Master OR Release Train Engineer
• Solid problem solving and influencing skills
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills
• Experience working with various audiences, both technical and non-technical
• Experience working on software development teams and understand both SDLC and Agile Framework
• Experience working with Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming
• Proficient in using Jira software 

Responsibilities:

• Exhibit the behaviors of a Lean-Agile Leader with a Lean-Agile Mindset. Help the team embrace Lean-Agile Values, adopt and apply Lean-Agile Principles, and implement Lean- Agile practices
• Manages and optimizes the flow of value through the ART, facilitates ART level events (including I&A, SoS) in helping to manage risks and dependencies—escalating impediments as needed
• Drives the journey towards high-performing teams and ARTs through transparency, team empowerment and continuous learning in order to promote Business Value delivery
• Produce and present ART level metrics to help the ARTs improve and take responsibility for their actions; Teach problem-solving techniques and support the Scrum Masters as coaches for their Agile team
• Facilitate PI Planning readiness, organizes and conducts the PI Planning event, working in conjunction with PM, Architects, Epic Owners, and Business Owner
• Help the Product Management in their efforts to manage and prioritize the ART Feature Backlog, generate a Vision, and build a Roadmap
• Define and document the ART’s development value stream. Coach ART members on understanding their value stream, measure the flow and relentlessly improve on the ART’s value flow