Senior Solution Train Engineer (STE) – DoD SAFe Leader

CTC Group; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CTC Group is seeking a Solution Train Engineer to lead the execution and coordination of large-scale DoD Agile programs. This role oversees multiple ARTs, manages dependencies, and ensures engineering activities align with mission objectives.

The ideal candidate has a TS/SCI with CI polygraph, SAFe experience, and proficiency with Jira/Confluence. You will mentor teams and drive continuous improvement while meeting contractual and cybersecurity requirements.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI polygraph clearance.
• Experience coordinating multiple SAFe Agile Release Trains.
• Experience with systems engineering, technical integration, and architectural alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Solution Train execution and facilitate large-scale Agile events such as PI Planning, Solution Demos, Inspect and Adapt, and Value Stream Syncs.
• Coordinate technical dependencies, architectural alignment, and system integration across multiple ARTs.
• Manage and optimize Solution Train workflows using Jira and Confluence.
• Identify and resolve cross-team impediments, technical risks, and delivery dependencies.
• Collaborate with engineering leads, program management, vendors, and cybersecurity stakeholders to align technical efforts with mission objectives.
• Monitor delivery milestones, track performance metrics, and maintain documentation on requirements and risks.
• Mentor Release Train Engineers, Scrum Masters, and tech leads in Lean-Agile, SAFe, and systems engineering.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to support contractual, technical, cybersecurity, and mission needs.

Skills

SAFe knowledge

Jira

Confluence

Security clearance

Program coordination

Education

HS Diploma/GED or Associate's degree with 20 years of relevant experience

Bachelor's degree and 18 years of relevant experience

Master's degree and 15 years of relevant experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

CTC Group is seeking a Solution Train Engineer to lead the execution and coordination of large-scale DoD Agile programs. This role oversees multiple ARTs, manages dependencies, and ensures engineering activities align with mission objectives.

The ideal candidate has a TS/SCI with CI polygraph, SAFe experience, and proficiency with Jira/Confluence. You will mentor teams and drive continuous improvement while meeting contractual and cybersecurity requirements.