Release Train Engineer

Role Overview

• Serve as the Release Train Engineer (RTE) and operational leader for the enterprise LogIT program, overseeing execution across multiple integrated lines of effort delivering enterprise logistics information capabilities.
• Lead and coordinate a large Agile Release Train composed of systems engineering, development, modeling, and mission assurance teams, ensuring synchronized delivery of program objectives across multiple projects and phases.
• Drive execution of the full systems engineering lifecycle across the contract, from requirements development and architecture through integration, verification, validation, and deployment.
• Facilitate Program Increment (PI) planning and execution, ensuring alignment of priorities, resources, and deliverables across teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure disciplined execution of Agile ceremonies across the release train, including daily stand-ups, sprint events, and weekly coordination meetings, providing oversight and facilitation to maintain alignment and effective communication across all teams and role levels.
• Orchestrate delivery of phased capabilities, MVPs, and incremental releases, ensuring integration across projects within the overarching contract.
• Coordinate and manage engagement with multi-service military stakeholders, Joint Program Office (JPO), and OSW leadership to align requirements, priorities, and delivery outcomes.
• Leverage Agile lifecycle management tools (e.g., JIRA and Confluence) to manage backlogs, track dependencies, maintain program transparency, and support documentation and collaboration across teams.
• Apply data-driven Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burn-up/burn-down, flow metrics, and predictability measures) to monitor performance, inform decision-making, and drive continuous improvement across the release train.
• Remove organizational and technical impediments to enable efficient team execution and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain program-level metrics, performance indicators, and reporting structures to monitor delivery health and risk.
• Ensure integration of mission assurance activities, system modeling efforts, and development outputs into a cohesive delivery pipeline.
• Support systems engineering governance by ensuring requirements traceability, architecture alignment, and verification and validation practices are consistently applied.
• Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams to enable seamless integration of technical and operational capabilities.
• Support program leadership in planning, risk management, and stakeholder communications.
• Promote Agile best practices and continuous improvement across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience leading complex DoD technical programs involving systems engineering and software/system delivery.
• Demonstrated experience serving in an RTE, Agile program leadership, or equivalent large-scale Agile coordination role.
• Deep working knowledge of SAFe 6 Agile practices and experience leading Agile Release Trains.
• Hands-on experience using Agile lifecycle management tools such as JIRA and Confluence to support large, distributed teams.
• Experience applying Agile performance metrics and data-driven program management to improve delivery outcomes.
• Experience coordinating multiple cross-functional teams across complex, multi-phase programs.
• Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements management and verification and validation.
• Experience working with senior DoD stakeholders across multiple organizations.
• Proven ability to manage risk, resolve cross-team dependencies, and drive program execution.
• Excellent leadership, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in high-visibility, dynamic environments.
• Active SECRET security clearance required; must be a U.S. citizen.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off
• Remote work options