Agile Coach (Release Train Engineer)

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 118,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer/Agile Coach to lead ERP+ program delivery. You will facilitate SAFe ART events, manage risks and dependencies, and coach leaders and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices to align with mission objectives.

This role requires active secret clearance, 10+ years in large-scale enterprise environments, and hands-on ERP/migration experience. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED secret clearance
• 10+ years as Release Train Engineer/Scrum Master/Agile Coach in large-scale environments
• ERP transformations/large system integrations experience
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills bridging tech and leadership

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile Release Train events: PI Planning, ART Syncs, System Demos
• Escalate and track program-level impediments, manage risks, dependencies
• Coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices
• Assist with execution and feature tracking for transparency and value flow
• Lead Inspect and Adapt workshops and assess ART agility

Skills

Active SAFe RTE certification

Agile coaching

Stakeholder management

Scrum Master experience

Jira/Jira Align/Confluence

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering/IT Management/CS

Tools

Jira

Jira Align

Confluence

Job description

Job Family:IT Project ManagementTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Active SecretWhat 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 clearanceBachelor’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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysParental Leave401(k) Retirement PlanGroup Term Life and Travel AssistanceVoluntary Life and AD&D InsuranceHealth Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsTransit and Parking Commuter BenefitsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning OpportunitiesEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachCare.com annual membershipEmployee Assistance ProgramSupplemental 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 bonusAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.