• Release Train Engineer

    Steampunk (Mclean, VA)


    Overview

     

    We are seeking an experienced **Release Train Engineer (RTE)** to oversee and facilitate the Agile Release Train (ART) activities across multiple Agile teams. The RTE will coordinate and align teams, ensure continuous improvement, and help deliver value on-time and within scope.

    Contributions

    + Organize and lead PI planning sessions, ensuring all teams are aligned on objectives and milestones

    + Collaborate with Product Managers, Scrum Masters, and team leads to ensure alignment, resolve bottlenecks, and facilitate dependencies between teams

    + Identify, communicate, and remove obstacles that hinder ART progress, escalating issues when necessary

    + Conduct retrospectives, gather feedback, and implement changes to improve team effectiveness and quality

    + Track and report on program progress, key performance indicators, and delivery timelines to stakeholders

    + Work with business leaders and product owners to ensure ART objectives align with broader organizational goals

    + Coordinate backlog refinement prior to PI Planning event; coach Product Owners

    + Manage PI execution, being responsible for Coach Sync events, and Product Owner Sync events

    + Maintain and manage the Planning Board to minimize dependency risk

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field

    + 5+ years of experience in a program management or Agile coaching role, with 2+ years specifically as an RTE or in a SAFe environment

    + Proven experience in managing large-scale Agile projects, ideally SAFe

    + Ability to address complex challenges, remove impediments, and support high-quality delivery

    + Proficiency in Agile project management tools (e.g., JIRA) and familiar with KPIs and metrics tracking

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels

    + Proven ability to work cross-functionally and foster collaboration

    + SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification preferred

    + Additional SAFe certifications preferred

     

    About** **steampunk

     

    Identity Statement

     

    As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

     

    Steampunk is a **Change Agent** in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our **Human-Centered delivery methodology** , we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an **employee owned company** , we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com .

     

    _We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program._

     

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    **Job Location** _US-VA-McLean_

    **Posted Date** _3 weeks ago_ _(8/18/2025 4:18 PM)_

    **_Job ID_** _5856_

    **_Clearance Requirement_** _Public Trust_