Agile Coach (Release Train Engineer)

WorqStrap; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Sick time

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an Agile Coach (Release Train Engineer) to facilitate ART events, PI planning, and system demos for the ERP+ program. This remote US role requires an active Secret clearance and strong Lean-Agile leadership.

You will coach leaders and teams in agile practices, track features, and drive continuous improvement through I&A workshops. Salary ranges from $118,000 to $196,000 per year with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance (DoW) and maintenance.
• 10+ years as Release Train Engineer/Scrum Master/Agile Coach in large-scale environments.
• SAFe RTE certification or equivalent.
• Experience guiding ERP transformations or large system integrations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate ART events, PI Planning, ART Syncs, and System Demos for ERP+ program.
• Escalate and track program impediments, manage risks, and resolve dependencies.
• Coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices.
• Assist with execution and feature tracking to ensure transparency and value flow.
• Drive continuous improvement via I&A workshops and assess ART agility.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

SAFe RTE certification

Lean-Agile coaching

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Systems Engineering/IT Management/Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Jira Align

Confluence

ERP platforms (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

## Agile Coach (Release Train Engineer)Apply: US - Remote (Any location): Full time: Posted Today: 43705**Job Family:**IT Project Management**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**Active Secret**What You Will Do:*** Facilitate Agile Release Train (ART) events, including Program Increment (PI) Planning, ART Syncs, and System Demos for the ERP+ Program.* Escalate and track program-level impediments, manage risks, and resolve dependencies across all ERP+ development teams.* Coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices and mindsets to ensure alignment with DoW mission objectives.* Assist with execution and Feature completion tracking, ensuring transparency, predictability, and a continuous flow of value.* Drive relentless improvement via Inspect and Adapt (I&A) workshops and regularly assess the agility level of the ART.**What You Will Need:*** An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED \"SECRET\" Federal or DoW security clearance* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, IT Management, Computer Science, or a related field.* Minimum of TEN (10) years of demonstrable experience as a Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master, or Agile Coach in large-scale enterprise environments.* Active SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification or equivalent advanced Agile framework credential.* Proven track record of guiding complex Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) transformations, modernizations, or large system integrations.* Exceptional stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and communication skills to bridge the gap between technical teams and program leadership.**What Would Be Nice To Have:*** Familiarity with Department of War (DoW) acquisition processes, IL5 security environments, and military compliance standards.* Hands-on technical experience with major ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle) or complex data migration strategies.* Advanced proficiency in Agile Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools such as Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, or similar tracking platforms.The annual salary range for this position is $118,000.00-$196,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.**What We Offer:**Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:* Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance* Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays* Parental Leave* 401(k) Retirement Plan* Group Term Life and Travel Assistance* Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance* Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts* Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability* Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities* Employee Referral Program* Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach* Care.com annual membership* Employee Assistance Program* Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)* Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus