Release Train Engineer

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian and military health organizations. Responsibilities Facilitate Agile Program Increment (PI) Planning sessions to drive alignment and ensure iterative, continuous delivery of mission‑critical capabilities. Gather and prioritize requirements that align with platform objectives and customer‑specific needs. Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to define and maintain strategic roadmaps for RDT&E, cloud modernization, and capability deployment initiatives. Provide tailored support to ensure alignment and coordination across diverse customers and stakeholders. 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. 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 follow best practices and industry standards for Agile development. Establish governance structures, collect metrics, and use feedback for improvement. Qualifications 7 years of experience working in an Agile environment, preferably supporting Scrum teams. 5 years of facilitating meetings and workshops, 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). 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 certifications. Leadership & coaching experience: ability to lead, motivate, and coach distributed teams. Problem‑solving skills: strong analytical and conflict resolution abilities. Communication skills: 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 at Scale). Experience implementing Atlassian digital tools in a scaled Agile transformation. In‑depth understanding of OKR framework and experience integrating OKRs into Agile planning cycles. Knowledge of IT service management frameworks, including ITIL. DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (e.g., Sec+, CISSP, CASP) or DoD 8140 equivalent. Clearance Must have an active Top Secret level clearance. Compensation Base pay range for this position in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is $116,900—$243,100 USD. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, click here for additional important information. #J-18808-Ljbffr