Release Train Engineer

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health & wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Leidos’ Digital Sector is building a brand-new Agile development team in Washington, DC to modernize federal IT infrastructure and deliver real digital transformation where it matters most. As Release Train Engineer you will lead ART ceremonies, coordinate cross‑team collaboration, and coach Lean‑Agile practices across the program, shaping architecture from day one in a fast-paced environment.

This on-site role requires TS/SCI clearance, Security+ or higher, and strong communication with

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Current Security+ or higher certification.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years relevant experience, or master’s with 6–10 years (experience may substitute for degree).
• Experience supporting Agile software development teams in roles such as Scrum Master or project lead.
• Experience briefing leadership and customer stakeholders.
• Experience using Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira).

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile Release Train (ART) activities and drive Lean‑Agile practices to improve delivery flow.
• Plan and manage software and architecture release schedules.
• Facilitate PI Planning and continuous exploration activities, including pre‑ and post‑PI sessions.
• Coordinate cross‑team collaboration through Scrum of Scrums and other forums.
• Publish program‑level objectives and track feature execution with metrics across teams.

Skills

Security clearance

Agile project management

Stakeholder briefing

Experience leading Scrum teams

Communication skills

Jira experience

Confluence experience

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 8–12 years experience

Master’s degree + 6–10 years experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

ServiceNow

AWS

Job description

Description

Join Leidos’ Digital Sector as we stand up a brand-new Agile development team at the forefront of federal IT modernization, delivering real digital transformation where it matters most. This is a rare ground‑floor opportunity to architect, build, and integrate cutting‑edge infrastructure solutions in support of some of our nation’s most sensitive and critical missions.

What to expect:

• Early-stage flexibility with partial telework during initial development phases
• Full-time on-site presence at secure facility in Washington, DC will be required as the program matures
• A collaborative, Agile environment where your input shapes the architecture from day one
• Dev platform based on ServiceNow, Elastic, AWS and RedHat

What you’ll need:

• An active TS/SCI clearance (required for consideration)
• Willingness to complete and maintain additional customer suitability screenings throughout employment
• Current Security+ certification or higher/equivalent

The Release Train Engineer (RTE) supports a fast‑paced Agile environment by enabling effective PI execution, optimizing flow, managing risks and impediments, and ensuring consistent value delivery. The RTE facilitates ART ceremonies, coaches teams in Lean‑Agile practices, and helps tailor SAFe to the organization’s needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead Agile Release Train (ART) activities and drive Lean‑Agile practices to improve delivery flow.
• Plan and manage software and architecture release schedules.
• Facilitate PI Planning and continuous exploration activities, including pre‑ and post‑PI sessions.
• Coordinate cross‑team collaboration through Scrum of Scrums and other forums.
• Consolidate team PI objectives and publish program‑level objectives.
• Track feature and capability execution using metrics across Agile and DevOps teams.
• Brief customers and leadership on progress, testing, deployment status, and release readiness.
• Understand the program’s complex system architecture to assess risks and customer concerns.
• Coach teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leaders in agile maturity and practices.
• Promote teamwork and alignment to PI goals.
• Escalate and manage impediments and coordinate critical dependencies.
• Provide resourcing and planning input to resolve bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with the PMO on program execution and test data needs.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Current Security+ or equivalent/higher
• Ability to work full‑time on‑site in Washington, DC
• Ability to pass and maintain additional suitability screenings as required by customer
• Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years relevant experience, or master’s with 6–10 years (experience may substitute for degree).
• Experience supporting Agile software development teams in roles such as Scrum Master or project lead.
• Experience briefing leadership and customer stakeholders.
• Experience using Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira).
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong time‑management skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of ServiceNow administration or configuration experience.
• Experience with ServiceNow ATFs.
• ITIL foundation knowledge or certification.
• AWS cloud certifications.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies, Jira, and Confluence.

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Original Posting:

September 16, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.