Lead Agile Coach / Release Train Engineer (RTE) - OBIQUA

Kinsley Power Systems; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestar Corporation in the National Capital Region seeks a Lead Agile Coach / Release Train Engineer (RTE) to support DIA's OBIQUA initiative. This senior role requires active TS/SCI clearance and experience coaching SAFe across large IT programs.

You will facilitate PI Planning, manage dependencies and risks, mentor government and contractor personnel, and drive Agile maturity. This opportunity offers impactful work at DIA facilities with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior-level experience coaching Agile in complex IT environments.
• Advanced Agile Framework certification (e.g., SPC or RTE).
• Desired: 12+ years in the labor category; 17 years with master substitution.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAFe rollout across the program.
• Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning and Agile Release Train (ART) events.
• Manage dependencies, risks, and impediments across Agile teams.
• Coach Government and contractor personnel on Agile best practices and continuous improvement.
• Monitor Agile performance metrics and recommend process improvements.
• Coordinate with program leadership and technical teams to ensure alignment with mission objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and Agile maturity across the program.

Skills

Agile leadership

SAFe coaching

Program management

Mentoring

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years senior experience

Job description

Celestar Corporation is seeking a Lead Agile Coach / Release Train Engineer (RTE) to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) under the Object Based Intelligence and Quality Assurance (OBIQUA) task order. The primary place of performance will be at DIA Facilities across the National Capital Region (NCR). If interested and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding and impactful opportunity.

ANTICIPATED AWARD: October 2026

ANTICIPATED START: October 2026

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years

LOCATION: DIA Facilities across the National Capital Region (NCR)

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active TS/SCI with a Current CI Poly (adjudicated within the last 5 years)

About Us

Celestar, a B&A Company, offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes company-paid employee and family dental insurance, employee health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. Additionally, we provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, and personal time off.

Responsibilities

This opportunity supports DIA's Object Based Intelligence and Quality Assurance (OBIQUA) initiative focused on advancing intelligence analysis through Agile program management, AI assurance, analytic innovation, and ontology development.

• Lead implementation and maturation of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) across the program.
• Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning and Agile Release Train (ART) events.
• Manage dependencies, risks, and impediments across Agile teams.
• Coach Government and contractor personnel on Agile best practices and continuous improvement.
• Monitor Agile performance metrics and recommend process improvements.
• Coordinate with program leadership and technical teams to ensure alignment with mission objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and Agile maturity across the program.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior-level experience implementing and coaching Agile in complex IT environments
• An advanced Agile Framework certification (e.g., Agile Program Consultant (SPC) or Agile Release Train Engineer (RTE))
• Desired Experience: Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Desired Education: Master’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or have Bachelor’s degree related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and an additional 5 years of related senior experience, for a total of 17 years, as a substitute to the Master’s degree

Come on board with a company that Values its Employees!

Celestar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Celestar Corporation prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same-sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; marital status; service member/protected veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.