Release Train Engineer-RTE (Remote)

United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

Information Technology

Overview

GovCIO is looking for a Release Train Engineer (RTE) who will be responsible for guiding Agile Release Train activities within a large-scale digital modernization initiative supporting our VA Customer. The position supports an active, multi-team program and will step into an in-progress environment requiring a quick ramp-up and steady leadership. This position is fully remote and located within the United States.

Responsibilities

Serves as the servant leader and chief facilitator for the Agile Release Train (ART), driving execution across multiple coordinated workstreams (architecture/API, identity and sign-in, UI, and application integrations). Facilitates all key Scaled Agile (SAFe) ceremonies and program events, and is accountable for the health, cadence, and predictability of the train.

• Plan, prepare, and facilitate PI Planning events, including pre-planning, the two-day event, and follow-up readouts and management reviews

• Facilitate ART ceremonies: Scrum of Scrums / cross-team syncs, ART syncs, system demos, and Inspect & Adapt

• Own and actively manage the program dependency board, capturing inbound/outbound dependencies across teams and external partners, and driving them to firm commitments

• Track, escalate, and resolve program-level risks and impediments; facilitate ROAM (Resolved, Owned, Accepted, Mitigated) at PI Planning and throughout execution

• Coordinate across multiple prime contractors and government stakeholders, aligning delivery toward a shared milestone in a heavily dependency-driven environment

• Partner with Product Management and the System/Solution Architect to maintain alignment between the program backlog, architectural runway, and sprint-level execution

• Drive teams from broad discussion toward sprint-level granularity, with explicit dependency capture and risk logging

• Surface and help navigate security, privacy, and authorization timelines (e.g., ATO bundling and approval sequencing) that affect the delivery schedule

• Track program metrics (predictability, velocity, dependency and risk burndown) and report status to program leadership and the customer

• Coach Scrum Masters, teams, and stakeholders on SAFe practices, improving ART maturity over successive PIs

• Protect the train's focus by helping distinguish committed near-term scope from future-state work

Qualifications

Bachelor's with 15+ years of relevant experience (or commensurate experience), including demonstrated experience as a Release Train Engineer or in a senior program-level Agile leadership role on a SAFe Agile Release Train.

• 8+ years of relevant experience as a RTE.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience serving as a Release Train Engineer (or equivalent ART-level facilitator) on a SAFe program

• Current SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) certification

• Demonstrated experience planning and facilitating full PI Planning events end to end (pre-, during, and post-event)

• Strong, proven background facilitating ART ceremonies: Scrum of Scrums, ART syncs, system demos, and Inspect & Adapt

• Demonstrated experience managing cross-team and external dependencies, and driving dependency-owning teams to firm commitments

• Proven program-level risk and impediment management, including ROAM facilitation

• Experience coordinating delivery across multiple teams and/or vendors toward a fixed delivery milestone

• Hands-on proficiency with Agile program management and collaboration tooling (e.g., Jira, Mural or equivalent)

• Strong attention to detail, excellent documentation skills, and the ability to lead planning, coordination, and reporting with minimal supervision

• Strong troubleshooting, critical-thinking, and organizational skills, with the ability to drive teams from open-ended discussion to actionable specificity

• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills across technical teams, leadership, and government customers

• Ability to obtain and maintain the clearance / suitability level required for VA program access: VA Public Trust

• Current and active U.S. Driver's License

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting VA or other federal civilian agency programs

• Familiarity with identity, authentication, or single sign-on programs (e.g., OAuth/OIDC concepts, credential service providers)

• Experience navigating federal security and authorization processes (ATO, security/privacy reviews)

• Experience standing up or maturing a new Agile Release Train

• Bachelor's or Master's in a related field

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust Clearance.

Posted Salary Range

USD $170,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process

• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team

• Camera must be on

• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process

• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening

• Background check, to include:

• Criminal history (past 7 years)

• Verification of your highest level of education

• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Corporate Discounts

• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content

• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*

• Referral Bonus Program

• Internal Mobility Program

• Pet Insurance

• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.