Release Train Engineer Senior w/Top Secret Clearance at TekSynap

Winchester, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SAFe, Release Train Engineer, PI Planning, Jira, Agile Methodologies, DevOps, Continuous Delivery Pipeline, Program Kanban, Solution Kanban, Impediment Tracking, Risk Management, Scrum Master Coaching, System Demos, Inspect and Adapt, Top Secret Clearance

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Responsibilities & Qualifications JOB DESCRIPTION: Manages and optimizes the flow of value through the ART and Solution Train using various tools, such as the Program and Solution Kanban and other information radiators. Facilitates Program Increment (PI) planning readiness by fostering the preparation of vision and backlogs, and through pre- and post-PI Planning meetings. Facilitates the PI planning event. Assists tracking the execution of features and capabilities. Assists with economic decision-making by facilitating feature and capability estimation by teams and the roll-up to Epics, where necessary. Coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices and mindsets. Helps manage risks and dependencies. Escalates and track impediments. Improves the flow of value through value streams using the Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps. Facilitates system demos and solution demos. Drives relentless improvement via Inspect and Adapt workshops; assesses the agility level of the ART and Solution Train and helps them improve. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 8 years of experience Education: Bachelor’s Degree in an IT or related field is preferred Experience using Agile methodologies, particularly Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Current SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) Certification Minimum of 4 years experience utilizing Jira to track work for the ART. Previously served as a Release Train Engineer on a program of similar scope with 50+ FTE Must have a current, active Top Secret security clearance with the capability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Current SAFe Agilist (SA) Certification strongly desired Overview WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Location: WInchester, VA Type of environment: Office Noise level:Medium Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs. Amount of Travel: 10% PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE U.S. Citizen Top Secret / SCI eligible Additional Job Information Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". May retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration". OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.

Responsibilities

The Release Train Engineer manages and optimizes the flow of value through the ART and Solution Train, facilitating Program Increment (PI) planning readiness and execution, and tracking features and capabilities. This role also involves coaching leaders and teams in Lean-Agile practices while managing risks and escalating impediments.