Release Train Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton • Chantilly, VA

1d • $99,000 - $225,000

About The Position

As a Release Train Engineer (RTE), you will drive execution and transformation across the program by applying frameworks such as Scaled Agile (SAFe), Scrum, and Kanban. You will serve as a servant leader and chief coach for the Agile Release Train (ART), planning, facilitating, and executing Program Increment (PI) Planning; managing program-level risks; resolving cross-team dependencies; and driving continuous flow. You will promote the Lean-Agile mindset while mentoring team members, product managers, system architects, and scrum masters. You will lead discussions with executive leads, team leads, and management, keeping the ART focused on PI commitments, pace, continuous improvement, and quality. Using tools such as Jira and Confluence, you will strengthen sustainable process improvements that support sprint planning and reviews. The role supports mission success for the Intelligence Community.

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. TS/SCI clearance is required, and the role requires willingness to take a polygraph exam. The projected annual compensation range is $99,000 to $225,000 USD. The position’s work location type is not specified.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience as an RTE, scrum master, or Lead Coach, facilitating PI Planning and managing cross-team dependencies.
• 5+ years of experience designing and executing enterprise organizational transformation frameworks using SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban.
• Experience using requirements management tools, including JIRA.
• Ability to lead discussions with executives, system architects, product managers, and team leads.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the project management framework.
• Knowledge of the Intelligence Community and associated IT infrastructures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact successfully with clients, engineers, and managers.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or another relevant field.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification or Agile or PMI certifications.

Responsibilities

• Drive program execution and transformation using SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban.
• Serve as servant leader and chief coach for the Agile Release Train.
• Plan, facilitate, and execute Program Increment (PI) Planning.
• Manage program-level risks, resolve cross-team dependencies, and drive continuous flow.
• Promote adoption of the Lean-Agile mindset and mentor team members, product managers, system architects, and scrum masters.
• Lead discussions with executive leads, team leads, and management.
• Keep the ART focused on PI commitments, pace, continuous improvement, and quality.
• Use Jira and Confluence to strengthen sustainable process improvements supporting sprint planning and reviews.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior