Release Train Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Chantilly, VA

1d•$99,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The Release Train Engineer (RTE) drives execution and transformation across a program in support of Intelligence Community mission success, using Scaled Agile (SAFe), Scrum, and Kanban. Acting as a servant leader and chief coach for the Agile Release Train (ART), the RTE plans, facilitates, and executes Program Increment (PI) Planning, manages program-level risks, resolves cross-team dependencies, and drives continuous flow. The role promotes a Lean-Agile mindset and mentors team members, product managers, system architects, and scrum masters. The RTE leads discussions with executive leads, team leads, and management, keeping the ART focused on PI commitments, pace, continuous improvement, and quality. Jira and Confluence are used to support sustainable process improvements, sprint planning, and reviews. Applicants must have an active TS/SCI clearance and be willing to take a polygraph exam. Selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. The role is with Booz Allen; compensation is projected at $99,000 to $225,000 annualized 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 within the organization.
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), Agile, or PMI certifications.

Responsibilities

Drive program execution and transformation using SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban.
Serve as a servant leader and chief coach for the Agile Release Train.
Plan, facilitate, and execute Program Increment (PI) Planning.
Manage program-level risks and resolve cross-team dependencies.
Drive continuous flow and adoption of a Lean-Agile mindset.
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 and support sprint planning and reviews.