UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies · 2 months ago
Sr. Release Train Engineer
Fort Belvoir, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
20+ years expUICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies is seeking a Sr. Release Train Engineer for the Army Data and Analytics Platform (ARDAP) effort located at Fort Belvoir, VA. This role involves managing Agile Release Train activities, facilitating communication among stakeholders, and ensuring the alignment of project goals with organizational objectives while navigating the complexities of DoD Agile software development projects.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as the strategic leader and coach for the Army Training Information System (ATIS) Agile Release Train (ART), ensuring the seamless execution of Agile practices to deliver high value solutions
This role is pivotal in synchronizing the activities of multiple teams, facilitating communication between stakeholders, managing risks, and driving continuous improvement within the ART
Serve as the leader and coach for the ART, synchronizing activities across multiple SAFe architecture, matrix support, and development teams
Facilitate key Agile Release Train events, including Program Increment (PI) Planning, System Demos, and periodic synchronization events like the ART sync
Establish and communicate the annual calendars for Iterations and Program Increments (PIs) to ensure program alignment
Plan and execute PI planning sessions, enabling teams to define and prioritize features and capabilities
Identify and manage program level risks and dependencies, ensuring seamless integration of deliverables
Escalate and resolve impediments that impact ART performance, collaborating with stakeholders to drive resolution
Lead SAFe metrics reporting for senior leaders, utilizing Agile Program Management Tools to provide actionable insights and progress updates
Facilitate economic decision making by assisting teams with feature and capability estimation and rolling up to Epics, when required
Coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters on Lean Agile principles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and a growth mindset
Drive relentless improvement within the ART by promoting the use of industry best practices and tools
Act as the primary liaison between Agile teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and expectations
Provide regular updates to senior leadership on ART progress, risks, and opportunities for optimization
Leverage in-depth knowledge of Government acquisition processes, contracts, and subcontract management to ensure compliance and program success
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in an Information Technology discipline or a related field
Twenty (20+) years of experience in implementing software solutions for the DoD and/or federal government
Five (5+) years leading Agile projects, including experience as a Release Train Engineer for one or more DoD Agile software development projects
Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or SAFe Agilist (SA) or equivalent Agile certifications
Extensive experience leading SAFe Agile transformations in complex, large-scale environments
Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level
US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location
Company
UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies
UIC Government Services (UICGS).
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Hundley
President
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