Release Train Engineer

Accenture Federal Services•Arlington, VA

4d•$116,900 - $243,100•Onsite

About The Position

Accenture Federal Services is seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer to join our team and support our client in the Northern VA area. The Release Train Engineer role requires dedicated and specialized support to accelerate Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts, advanced cloud modernization initiatives, and ensure the successful deployment of critical capabilities to a diverse national security customer base.

Requirements

7 years of experience working in an Agile environment, preferably in a role supporting Scrum teams
5 years of facilitating meetings and workshops, and articulating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
5 years of Agile & SAFe Expertise: Deep understanding of SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, etc.
5 years leading government and other key stakeholders through focused PI Planning efforts
Experience with Agile/SAFe tools (e.g., Confluence, Jira, etc.)
Certification in SAFe Agilist (SA), Scaled Agile Leader (SAL), Release Train Engineer (RTE), Scrum Master (CSM), CSPO, or CSP
Must have an active Top Secret level clearance

Nice To Haves

Relevant Associate's or Bachelor's Degree or have additional supporting certifications
Leadership & Coaching experience: Ability to lead, motivate, and coach distributed teams
Communication: Clear, transparent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Process & Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with compliance, risk management, and governance frameworks
Experience with Agile scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, Scrum @ Scale)
Experience with implementing Atlassian digital tools (Jira & Confluence) in a manner that supports a scaled Agile transformation
An in-depth understanding of the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) framework, and experience in integrating OKRs into Agile planning cycles
Knowledge of IT service management frameworks, including ITIL
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Sec+, CISSP, CASP, etc.) or DoD 8140 equivalent

Responsibilities

Facilitate targeted and effective PI planning sessions to drive alignment and ensure iterative, continuous delivery of mission-critical capabilities
Engage with stakeholders to elicit, refine, and prioritize requirements that align with Platform objectives and customer-specific needs
Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to define and maintain strategic roadmaps for RDT&E, cloud modernization, and capability deployment initiatives
Provide tailored support to ensure alignment and coordination across diverse customers and stakeholders to foster effective communication and partnerships
Ensure timely and accurate completion of required deliverables, such as PI Planning Artifacts, Requirements Traceability Matrixes, Risk Registers, and Capability Roadmaps
Collaborate with and advise leadership on the development of the Agile transformation strategy and provide feedback and recommendations to ensure completion of strategic goals as required
Work with teams to establish and maintain Agile metrics, including velocity, and burn-down charts
Leverage expertise in Atlassian digital tools (Jira & Confluence) to make work visible and enhance transparency across the enterprise
Ensure teams are following best practices and industry standards for Agile development
Establish governance structures, collect metrics, and use feedback for improvement