Release Train Engineer

Maximus; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus Release Train Engineer role on-site in Maryland focuses on guiding agile transformation across cross-functional teams. You will coach teams in Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean, facilitate ceremonies, and drive continuous improvement for value delivery.

As a change agent, you will collaborate with leadership to prioritize backlogs, enable release planning, and ensure high-quality, timely releases while maintaining uptime and recall readiness.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• US Citizenship required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in agile delivery or related field.
• On-site position with rotational on-call schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead agile transformation initiatives with senior leadership to define strategy and drive cultural change.
• Coach and mentor teams in Agile/Scrum/Kanban/Lean to foster continuous improvement and self-organization.
• Facilitate Scrum of Scrums, agile ceremonies, workshops, and training sessions for adoption and alignment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize backlogs and align releases with business goals.
• Identify process inefficiencies, remove blockers, and drive automation improvements across release trains.
• Work with Scrum Masters to estimate work and optimize delivery across sprints.
• Analyze test results and agile metrics to support defect management and high-quality outputs.
• Lead post-release continuous improvement to lifecycle processes and engineering practices.
• Coordinate with Release Manager to manage calendars and release planning.

Skills

SAFe

PMP

ITIL

Agile Coaching

DevOps

Job description

Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking a dynamic and experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to spearhead the transformation of our organization into an agile and iterative working environment. As the Release Train Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and guiding cross‑functional teams, coaching individuals and teams in agile principles and practices, and driving the adoption of agile methodologies throughout the organization.

Requirements

This position is on‑site and requires an active Secret Clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS243, T5, Band 8

Job‑Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead agile transformation initiatives, collaborating with senior leadership to define strategy and drive cultural change across teams
• Coach and mentor teams and leaders in Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean practices to foster continuous improvement and self‑organization.
• Facilitate Scrum of Scrums, agile ceremonies, workshops, and training sessions to support adoption and alignment across value streams.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to prioritize backlogs, align deliverables to business goals, and ensure quality product releases.
• Optimize the flow of value through release trains by identifying process inefficiencies, removing blockers, and driving automation improvements.
• Work with Scrum Masters and cross‑functional teams to estimate work, improve delivery processes, and ensure consistent execution across sprints.
• Analyze test results, monitor agile metrics (e.g., velocity, cycle time), and support defect management to maintain high‑quality outputs.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts post‑release by recommending enhancements to lifecycle processes and engineering practices.
• Coordinate with the Release Manager to manage calendars, track program increments, and ensure seamless release planning and execution.
• Act as a change agent, championing agile principles and encouraging collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence throughout the organization.

Job‑Specific Minimum Requirements:

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Due to contract requirements, only US Citizens can be considered. Candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in agile delivery or related field.
• This contract supports systems that require 24x7x365 uptime. Candidates must be willing and able to meet recall requirements, including participation in a rotational on‑call schedule.
• This individual must be able to accommodate a rotational on‑call schedule as needed.

Preferred Skills:

• Certified in PMP, ITIL, SAFe, or comparable Agile frameworks
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and mentoring skills
• Experience managing cross‑functional teams in Agile/SAFe environments
• Experience with DevOps/DevSecOps and Continuous delivery pipeline
• Team player, fast learner with ability to work proactively and independently to support mission critical operations supporting geographically diverse locations.

Minimum Requirements

TCS243, T5, Band 8

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short‑ and long‑term incentives as well as program‑specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at [e-mail].

Minimum Salary

$130,000.00

Maximum Salary

$200,000.00