Agile Change & Release Manager for DoD Programs

Leidos Inc; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Change Management Specialist in Omaha to bridge development teams, stakeholders, and government customers, ensuring documentation, tracking, and coordination of software releases for the APS mission.

The role requires TS clearance eligibility, a degree with 2+ years' experience, and proficiency in Agile/Scrum, Jira workflows, Confluence, Git, and DevSecOps practices. On-site work in Omaha, NE, with strong benefits and a stable team environment.

Qualifications

• US Citizen with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• 2+ years of experience in software development lifecycle management, configuration management, or technical program coordination.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments supporting federal government programs.
• Proficiency with ticket management, queries, and workflow automation within Jira or equivalent software.
• Experience with Confluence or similar documentation platforms.
• Familiarity with Git version control and branching strategies.
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to create and execute Jira queries and basic automation scripts.
• Experience with roadmaps or development schedules.
• Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) team player who can express and explain their ideas to others.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance reviews of Jira tickets for completeness, including acceptance criteria, user-facing documentation, and proper categorization.
• Transition tickets and assign fix versions based on established release rules.
• Coordinate release activities by providing testable ticket lists to on-site teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation of deployed software versions across all environments (Dev/Test/Prod) in Confluence.
• Generate and distribute release/sprint accomplishment reports to the customer.
• Verify completion of Sprint Software Test Reports and Test Readiness Reports.
• Attend Strategic Mission Planning Execution System (SMPES) Program Backlog Review meetings, representing APS capabilities and capturing government priorities.
• Participate in System Engineering Working Group sessions to stay informed of program updates and technical developments.
• Maintain and update the current SMPES priorities list.
• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules for SMPES-related work items.
• Coordinate software deliveries to the customer, ensuring compliance with predefined delivery formats.
• Provide manual inputs for delivery packages when automation gaps exist (e.g., code scan results).
• Ensure the ticket backlog aligns with customer needs and program objectives.
• Validate that each release contains properly labeled and testable software items.
• Monitor and ensure timely receipt of SMPES information and requirements.
• Evaluate risks associated with STRATCOM initiatives and provide technical guidance.
• Support appropriate prioritization of SMPES work across development teams.

Skills

Jira

Confluence

Git

Agile/Scrum

CI/CD

Documentation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git

Automation scripts

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Change Management Specialist in Omaha to bridge development teams, stakeholders, and government customers, ensuring documentation, tracking, and coordination of software releases for the APS mission.

The role requires TS clearance eligibility, a degree with 2+ years' experience, and proficiency in Agile/Scrum, Jira workflows, Confluence, Git, and DevSecOps practices. On-site work in Omaha, NE, with strong benefits and a stable team environment.