Senior Release Train Engineer (SAFe) – Defense Program

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UICGS Bowhead seeks an experienced Release Train Engineer to lead ARTs within the PM MAGTF C2 program, enabling Agile execution, transparency, and value delivery in a defense transformation landscape.

The role partners with Product Management, System Architects, and government leadership to synchronize roadmaps with evolving mission priorities. Requires strong facilitation, coaching, and cross-team coordination across complex environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years’ experience as a Release Train Engineer, Agile Program Manager, or equivalent servant–leadership role in a SAFe environment.
• 10+ years in software development, systems engineering, or product management preferred; prior developer or technical lead experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success facilitating PI Planning and other large-scale Agile events.
• Strong understanding of Agile software delivery, DevSecOps practices, and solution/ART–level alignment.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills with proven ability to influence senior stakeholders in complex environments.
• Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, and related Agile portfolio management tools.
• Scaled Agile SPC certification credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all major ART events (PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, ART Syncs, System Demos, Inspect & Adapt) to drive alignment, cadence, and continuous delivery.
• Coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices to improve flow, predictability, and value delivery.
• Identify and resolve impediments and cross-team dependencies, escalating risks and issues when necessary.
• Support Product Management and System Architects in maintaining alignment between the vision, roadmap, and execution priorities.
• Collaborate with other RTEs and government stakeholders to ensure coordination across ARTs, solution areas, and portfolio priorities.
• Leverage Agile metrics (predictability, throughput, value realization) to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Guide the use of tools (Jira, Confluence, and others) to provide transparency into work progress, dependencies, and delivery health.
• Support stakeholder engagement, including Fleet Marine Force (FMF) exercises, to incorporate operational feedback into planning and backlog refinement.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning, fostering an environment where teams experiment, adapt, and improve.
• Contribute to evolving PM MAGTF C2’s integrated product management and development approach.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Facilitation

Coaching

Lean-Agile practices

Stakeholder influence

Jira Confluence proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

UICGS Bowhead seeks an experienced Release Train Engineer to lead ARTs within the PM MAGTF C2 program, enabling Agile execution, transparency, and value delivery in a defense transformation landscape.

The role partners with Product Management, System Architects, and government leadership to synchronize roadmaps with evolving mission priorities. Requires strong facilitation, coaching, and cross-team coordination across complex environments.