Release Train Manager

TRIAEM, LLC•Springfield, VA

8d•$160,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Release Train Manager assists with and tracks release trains for IPA projects and coordinates requirements integration with dependent services from NGA and non-NGA segments, including GEOAXIS, the Open Data Store (ODS), and new Sensor program requirements. The work integrates requirements into operational and developmental workflows, identifies duplicative capabilities and efforts across IPA segments, and recommends efficiencies. The RTM team facilitates programmatic and defined requirements execution, removes impediments to flow, and manages risks and dependencies under AMT management and update cadences. At the Release Train level, the Release Manager aligns and captures project work that shares a business and technology mission, providing discrete, assessable information about a project value stream and its end-user benefits. The role supports IPA in accomplishing the work needed to define, implement, test, integrate, deploy, release, and operate solutions, including software, hardware, and firmware. It represents the Government Program, Project, and Segment Requirements Team at governance board meetings as requested; coordinates contractor and industry partner vendors, feature support engineers, and Product Owners; and ensures vendor work is recorded in JIRA and Confluence. The position maintains release train and cadence schedules under an overarching IPA Solution Train across multiple segments, coordinates dependencies with stakeholders and other offices, and synchronizes software requirements with related Release Trains within and outside NGA. It sets the pace for work throughout the Program Increment, coordinates Mission Owners, Product Owners, engineers, and developers around shared Program Epics, Features, and timelines, and implements and updates the Agile approval framework for Epics and Features. The manager also coordinates with other Release Train Engineers, monitors progress, identifies actual or potential roadblocks, and proposes solutions. This is a future/anticipated position based primarily in Springfield, Virginia, with meetings potentially in Chantilly. A TS/SCI clearance is required. The expected annual salary range is $160,000–$190,000; final salary depends on the candidate’s experience and alignment with the position requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of experience, or a Master’s degree plus 4 years of experience, in Government Program and Information Technology Management or a related field.
Experience driving continuous development and integration.
Experience managing Agile design and development efforts; an Agile background and experience are required.
Experience leading teams modifying complex application programs from specifications and Discrepancy Reports.
Experience managing risks and escalating impediments.
Experience in the NSG Tasking, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TPED) mission and the systems that enable it.
Experience with JIRA and Confluence.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to support a high-tempo working environment.
Leadership and management skills.
Adaptability and flexibility.
Ability to work out of Springfield (NGA) and Chantilly, primarily in the Springfield area to support the customer.
TS/SCI clearance required.

Nice To Haves

NGA or NRO experience.
Knowledge of NGA systems, capabilities, and organization.
Experience with JIRA Align.

Responsibilities

Assist with and track release trains for IPA projects.
Coordinate integration of requirements with dependent NGA and non-NGA services and segments, including GEOAXIS, ODS, and new Sensor program requirements.
Integrate requirements into operational and developmental workflows; identify duplicative capabilities and efforts in IPA segments and recommend efficiencies.
Facilitate programmatic and defined requirements execution, remove impediments to flow, and manage risks and dependencies.
Support IPA in accomplishing the work needed to define, implement, test, integrate, deploy, release, and operate solutions, including software, hardware, and firmware.
Represent and support the Government Program, Project, and Segment Requirements Team at governance board meetings for approval of new user needs and requirements as requested.
Coordinate with contractor and industry partner software vendors, feature support engineers, and Product Owners, and ensure vendor work is captured in JIRA and Confluence.
Maintain multiple release train and cadence schedules under an overarching IPA Solution Train across multiple segments and ensure dependencies are satisfied.
Coordinate with stakeholder offices and offices whose capability development depends on delivered functionality.
Integrate and synchronize software requirements for Release Trains and coordinate with related Release Trains within and outside NGA.
Set the cadence and pace for work accomplishment throughout the Program Increment.
Coordinate Mission Owners, Product Owners, engineers, and developers around common Program Epics, Features, and timelines.
Implement and update the Agile approval framework for Epics and Features.
Coordinate with other Release Train Engineers to support an integrated Solution Train and common objective.
Maintain insight into work accomplishment, identify existing or potential roadblocks, and propose solutions.