Release Train Engineer (RTE) / Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) SME

Company Overview CCG; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Company Overview CCG seeks a Release Train Engineer (RTE) / SAFe SME to synchronize multiple teams on a battle rhythm, ensuring value delivery aligns with a government customer’s vision. The role coaches on strategy-to-execution, agile mindset, SAFe, and Scrum across the program.

Hybrid work arrangement allows split time between remote work and a secure NoVA facility outside DC, with extensive collaboration with Product Owners and stakeholders to maximize program value.

Qualifications

• Must possess a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or other related technical discipline with at least ten years of relevant experience.
• Local to the DC Metro Area.
• Experience executing Program Increments.
• Experience facilitating Program Increment Planning sessions, Scrum of Scrums, business owner syncs, and system-of-system demos.
• Experience coaching teams to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains.
• Experience working with government or business leaders to build an Agile portfolio with Lean-Agile budgeting.
• Ability to work with all roles and levels to optimize value streams.
• 3-5 years hands-on SAFe scaling experience.
• 3-4 years Lean-Agile mindset/principles experience.
• Comfortable in a high-trust, adaptable environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide SAFe SME support and implement Lean-Agile framework.
• Guide the ART and teams through delivery of software and services with an Agile mindset.
• Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders to define mission value and prioritize work.
• Establish annual calendars for Iterations and PIs; create team cadences and ceremonies.
• Collaborate with customers to refine the program backlog and drive value alignment.
• Improve delivery ecosystem while maintaining governance processes.
• Facilitate decision-making with vendors and customers.
• Mentor peers and team members; develop their skills and careers.
• Manage cross-functional coordination and dependency alignment.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Program Increment Planning

Agile coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field

Job description

Position:Release Train Engineer (RTE) / Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) SME

Location: Herndon, VA

Job Id:304-AJRTE

# of Openings:1

Release Train Engineer (RTE) / Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) SME

Company Overview

CCG is a technology company focused on equipping customers with the capabilities and support to conduct intelligent and successful cyber operations. We do this by finding the most talented engineers and operators in the country, give them some of the most challenging problems facing the US government, and help them unleash their creativity and problem-solving skills. Excellence is our standard and mission success is our metric.

Role

This role is for a Release Train Engineer (RTE) / Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) SME. The Release Train Engineer (RTE) / Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) SME will keep the work of multiple teams on a battle rhythm to ensure value delivery is aligned with our government customer’s vision. The RTE/SAFe SME will also coach on connecting strategy to execution and adopting an Agile mindset, and further promote Agility, SAFe, and Scrum to the entire effort.

This is a hybrid position. You will have the opportunity to split time between working remotely and working in a secure facility in NoVA just outside DC.

Responsibilities

• The RTE will provide SAFe SME support, implementing SAFe by implementing a Lean-Agile Framework
• Guide and lead the ART, and the teams through the delivery of software and services, while adopting and promoting the Agile attitude
• Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders to define the mission value and prioritize work to help ensure strategy and execution alignment
• Establish and communicate the annual calendars for Iterations and Program Increments (PIs)
• Establish team level cadences and ceremonies in collaboration with our customers
• Partner with Product Management/Owners to drive the definition and refinement of the program backlog
• Establish and continuously improve an efficient delivery ecosystem while maintaining required governance processes
• Facilitate consensus and decision-making with vendors and customers
• Provide leadership, direction, and mentoring to peers, and team members
• Maintain metrics that provide access to team members on program-level plans, progress and quality
• Facilitate coordination and dependency alignment between the program team and third parties, release managers, or between the team and other Scrum Teams
• Establish and manage Risk and Quality for agile program
• Foster a team collaborative environment that tears down silos between groups – act in a single voice
• Develop, coach, and mentor team to advance their skills and career
• Work cross functionally to align strategy, methodology and execution
• Be a change agent and foster a “learn by doing” environment
• Serve as a partner for impediment removal for the Scrum Masters and scrum teams
• Communication and engagement at multiple levels with both internal and external partners
• Management of matrix resources who may or may not be within a direct reporting structure
• Actively contribute to the company’s Agile and Lean Community through participation in the internal Agile Community of Practice

Required Qualifications

• Must possess a TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or other related scientific or technical discipline and at least ten (10) years of relevant experience
• Local to the DC Metro Area
• Experience executing Program Increments
• Experience facilitating Program Increment Planning sessions, Scrum of Scrums, business owner syncs, and system-of-system demos
• Experience coaching teams to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains
• Experience working with government or business leaders to build an Agile portfolio with Lean-Agile budgeting
• Ability to work with all roles and levels in the organization to continually optimize operational value streams and development value streams
• 3-5 years hands-on experience in applying SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in the enterprise
• 3-4 years hands-on experience in applying Lean-Agile Mindset and principles
• Comfortable in a high-trust, adaptable, team environment

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.