Junior Release Train Engineer / Business Ops Assistant

LaunchTech•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

LaunchTech is a veteran-owned company that prides itself on delivering service before self and excellence in all we do. We are seeking dynamic professionals who embody our core values of Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence to join our growing Crew in support of our customers across the federal, state, and commercial markets. We are seeking a Junior Release Train Engineer / Business Ops Assistant to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. What You’ll Be Doing Junior Release Train Engineer (80%) Data Visualization & Dashboards: Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to include a project planning roadmap dashboard showing project schedules and progress, resource allocation, project backlog, and project prioritization Analyze and display data sets for a wide audience Tool Optimization: Work with the Product Owners and technical teams to ensure accurate reflection of the backlog and current goals in the project management tools Utilize project planning tools including Microsoft Teams, Planner, Project, Jira, Gitlab, and other MDA-approved tools Coordinate software and hardware upgrades with appropriate departments; develop and maintain documentation for system procedures Work closely with IT resources during upgrades and issue resolutions Troubleshoot application, process and technical issues Identify required resources and coordinate all efforts until issue is resolved Complete documentation as needed Team & RTE Support: Support and assist the Release Train Engineer (RTE) with processes and systems necessary for Backlog administration, Program Increment Planning and Reviews, and Standups Agile & Scrum Facilitation: Assist in facilitating Scrum activities, including Sprint Planning and Sprint Reviews Communication & Reporting: Ensure transparent communication between the development team, product owners, and other stakeholders Develop tracking and data visualization tools to track team progress and performance metrics Deliver reports to senior stakeholders Collaboration: Work collaboratively with internal technical teams and external customers Business Operations Assistant (20%) Acting as an alternate to the Business Operations manager Onboard and offboard personnel following processes established by the organization Use personnel systems, including account creation and seating logistics Assist with morale building efforts, including supply replenishment and event organization

Requirements

Must have 6, or more, months of data visualization, project coordination or related experience
Must have a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in computer science, business, management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Must have experience in one or more of the following applications and tools: Relational Databases (e.g. MS Office, MS Access, Oracle, SQL Server)
Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Have experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Gitlab, JIRA, or Asana
Have experience with Operating Systems: Windows, UNIX; working knowledge of graphic design software and tools such as Adobe CS4/5, 3DStudio Max, Maya, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flex, Dreamweaver, HTML, DHTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, and equivalents
Programming Languages (e.g. HTML5, Java, .NET, J2EE, CSS, XML)
Be proficient in data analysis tools such as Power BI, Excel, SQL, or Tableau
Be familiar with Agile methodologies and frameworks

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to include a project planning roadmap dashboard showing project schedules and progress, resource allocation, project backlog, and project prioritization
Analyze and display data sets for a wide audience
Work with the Product Owners and technical teams to ensure accurate reflection of the backlog and current goals in the project management tools
Utilize project planning tools including Microsoft Teams, Planner, Project, Jira, Gitlab, and other MDA-approved tools
Coordinate software and hardware upgrades with appropriate departments; develop and maintain documentation for system procedures
Work closely with IT resources during upgrades and issue resolutions
Troubleshoot application, process and technical issues
Identify required resources and coordinate all efforts until issue is resolved
Complete documentation as needed
Support and assist the Release Train Engineer (RTE) with processes and systems necessary for Backlog administration, Program Increment Planning and Reviews, and Standups
Assist in facilitating Scrum activities, including Sprint Planning and Sprint Reviews
Ensure transparent communication between the development team, product owners, and other stakeholders
Develop tracking and data visualization tools to track team progress and performance metrics
Deliver reports to senior stakeholders
Work collaboratively with internal technical teams and external customers
Acting as an alternate to the Business Operations manager
Onboard and offboard personnel following processes established by the organization
Use personnel systems, including account creation and seating logistics
Assist with morale building efforts, including supply replenishment and event organization