Release Train Engineer (Remote US)

ICF

Job Location:

Reston, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 119323 - 202850

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.

The Work

Our Digital Modernization Division is an information technology and management consulting department that offers integrated strategic solutions to its public and private-sector clients. ICF has the expertise agility and commitment to design build and operate high-performance IT engines to support all aspects of our clients business.

The Release Train Engineer (RTE) serves as the chief facilitator and coach for a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Agile Release Train (ART). The RTE drives program execution risk management and continuous improvement while ensuring Agile practices align with federal governance security and compliance requirements.

Job Location: Remote however strong preference for candidates who live in the Washington DC Metro Area. There will be occasional onsite meetings on the client site in Washington DC.

*If you accept this position you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and prohibits personal VPN connections.

What You Will Do:

Serve as the Agile leader and coach for a SAFe Agile Release Train supporting federal programs.
Facilitate Program Increment (PI) planning Scrum of Scrums ART Syncs System Demos and Inspect & Adapt (I&A) events.
Serve as a Release Manager orchestrating after hours production deployments with technical team members.
Partner with Product Management System Architects and government stakeholders to align delivery with mission objectives and contractual requirements.
Track and manage program-level dependencies risks impediments and milestones.
Ensure transparency and visibility into program execution using Agile metrics and reporting.
Coach teams on SAFe Agile and Lean principles while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Support compliance with federal standards including security reporting and documentation requirements.
Coordinate cross-team delivery release planning and integration activities.
Facilitate communication between technical teams business owners and government leadership.
Support tool configuration and best practices for Agile lifecycle management platforms.

What You Must Bring:

U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal contract requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
5 years of experience in Agile delivery program management or technical leadership.
2 years of experience as a Release Train Engineer Agile Coach or senior Scrum Master.
MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.) as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply

What We Would Like You to Have:

Bachelors degree in Information Systems Engineering Business or related field (or equivalent experience).
SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) Certification.
Strong experience implementing SAFe in large complex environments.
Experience supporting federal government programs or regulated environments.
Familiarity with federal SDLC governance and compliance frameworks.
Experience supporting DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines in regulated environments.

Professional Skills:

Highly effective analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively at all levels of the business.
Organized detailed oriented and able to prioritize and multi-task.

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Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.

We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodationplease emailand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$119323.00 - $202850.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

Required Experience:

Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.The Work Our Digital Modernization Division is an information technology and management consulting department that ...