Agile Release Engineer

VTG•Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

VTG is looking for an Agile Release Engineer in Chantilly, VA. (Note: Contingent upon program award). Agile Release Engineer I supports Agile Release Train (ART) execution by assisting with coordination, metrics, and SAFe ceremony support under the guidance of a senior ARE or RTE. Agile Release Engineer II leads Agile Release execution activities, ensuring coordination, predictability, and alignment across teams, stakeholders, and mission objectives. Agile Release Engineer III provides execution leadership across complex Agile Release Trains, ensuring disciplined delivery, mission alignment, and continuous improvement at scale.

Requirements

TS/SCI with Poly Required
1-4 years of experience supporting Agile or program delivery efforts
Foundational understanding of SAFe and Agile principles
Strong organizational and communication skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, IT, Business, or related field
5-9 years of Agile delivery, program management, or release coordination experience
Hands‑on experience in SAFe environments supporting ART execution
Strong understanding of PI Planning, dependency management, and release coordination
Excellent facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, IT, Business, or related field
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
10+ years of Agile delivery, program execution, or systems integration experience
Extensive experience supporting SAFe Agile Release Trains
Proven ability to lead complex, mission‑critical Agile programs
Strong leadership, facilitation, and executive‑level communication skills

Nice To Haves

Exposure to PI Planning or large‑scale Agile programs
Experience supporting federal, DoD, or IC programs
SAFe Agilist, SAFe Practitioner, or equivalent certification
Experience supporting IC, DoD, or DOJ mission programs
Experience operating in multi‑vendor or distributed Agile environments
SAFe Agilist, SAFe RTE, or equivalent certification
Experience supporting IC, DoD, or DOJ mission programs
Experience supporting multiple ARTs or large‑scale SAFe implementations
SAFe RTE, SAFe SPC, or advanced SAFe certification

Responsibilities

Support ART‑level ceremonies including PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt events
Assist with tracking cross‑team dependencies, risks, and impediments
Maintain Agile execution artifacts and metrics (PI objectives, velocity, predictability)
Support Agile tooling administration (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
Coordinate schedules, action items, and communications across teams
Support continuous improvement initiatives and SAFe best practices adoption
Facilitate and manage ART‑level ceremonies including PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, and Inspect & Adapt
Identify, track, and drive resolution of cross‑team dependencies and impediments
Partner with Product Management, System Architects, and Business Owners to align priorities and delivery
Maintain and report execution metrics, risks, and outcomes to government stakeholders
Ensure adherence to SAFe execution processes and cadences
Support integration planning and release coordination across teams
Coach teams and leaders on effective Agile execution
Lead end‑to-end Agile Release execution across one or more ARTs
Serve as the primary execution interface to government leadership and senior stakeholders
Drive PI Planning, roadmap synchronization, and release predictability
Identify systemic risks, dependencies, and execution bottlenecks and lead resolution efforts
Establish and mature Agile execution metrics, governance, and best practices
Mentor junior and mid‑level Agile Release Engineers and Scrum Masters
Support executive briefings, program reviews, and strategic planning activities
Enable continuous improvement and Agile maturity across the organization