Release Train Engineer

Release Train Engineer

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Accenture Federal Services is seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer to join our team and support our client in Tampa, FL. The Release Train Engineer role requires dedicated and specialized support to accelerate Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts, advanced cloud modernization initiatives, and ensure the successful deployment of critical capabilities to a diverse national security customer base.

What you'll do:

• Agile Program Increment (PI) Planning: Facilitate targeted and effective PI planning sessions to drive alignment and ensure iterative, continuous delivery of mission-critical capabilities
• Requirements Gathering and Prioritization: Engage with stakeholders to elicit, refine, and prioritize requirements that align with Platform objectives and customer-specific needs
• Roadmap Development: Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to define and maintain strategic roadmaps for RDT&E, cloud modernization, and capability deployment initiatives
• Stakeholder-Focused Collaboration: Provide tailored support to ensure alignment and coordination across diverse customers and stakeholders to foster effective communication and partnerships
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of required deliverables, such as PI Planning Artifacts, Requirements Traceability Matrixes, Risk Registers, and Capability Roadmaps
• Collaborate with and advise leadership on the development of the Agile transformation strategy and provide feedback and recommendations to ensure completion of strategic goals as required
• Work with teams to establish and maintain Agile metrics, including velocity, and burn-down charts
• Leverage expertise in Atlassian digital tools (Jira & Confluence) to make work visible and enhance transparency across the enterprise
• Ensure teams are following best practices and industry standards for Agile development
• Establish governance structures, collect metrics, and use feedback for improvement

Here is what you need:

• 7 years of experience working in an Agile environment, preferably in a role supporting Scrum teams
• 5 years of facilitating meetings and workshops, and articulating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• 5 years of Agile & SAFe Expertise: Deep understanding of SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, etc.
• 5 years leading government and other key stakeholders through focused PI Planning efforts
• Experience with Agile/SAFe tools (e.g., Confluence, Jira, etc.)
• Certification in SAFe Agilist (SA), Scaled Agile Leader (SAL), Release Train Engineer (RTE), Scrum Master (CSM), CSPO, or CSP

Bonus Points if you have:

• Relevant Associate's or Bachelor's degree or additional supporting certifications
• Leadership & Coaching experience: Ability to lead, motivate, and coach distributed teams
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and conflict resolution skills
• Communication: Clear, transparent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Process & Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with compliance, risk management, and governance frameworks
• Experience with Agile scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, Scrum @ Scale)
• Experience with implementing Atlassian digital tools (Jira & Confluence) in a manner that supports a scaled Agile transformation
• An in-depth understanding of the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) framework, and experience in integrating OKRs into Agile planning cycles
• Knowledge of IT service management frameworks, including ITIL
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Sec+, CISSP, CASP, etc.) or DoD 8140 equivalent

Clearance:

Must have an active Top Secret level clearance

The base pay range for this position in the specified locations is $116,900 - $243,100 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

Requesting An Accommodation: Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed.

Other Employment Statements: Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.