Solution Train Engineer (STE) | TS/SCI FS Poly

About the job Solution Train Engineer (STE) | TS/SCI FS Poly


Solution Train Engineer (STE) | TS/SCI FS Poly

Annapolis Junction, MD (Onsite)
$220K-$260K Base

Lead Agile at Mission Scale

We are partnering with a top-tier national security program to identify a Solution Train Engineer (STE) who can operate at the highest levels of scale, complexity, and mission impact.

This is a high-visibility leadership role supporting a large, multi-ART SAFe environment driving critical capabilities across a nationally significant system.

You won't just facilitate Agile-you will orchestrate execution across Solution Train + ARTs , influence leadership, and ensure delivery across a complex, high-stakes ecosystem.

What Makes This Role Different

• Lead Solution Train + multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
• Operate within a mission-critical, highly classified environment
• Drive execution across DevOps, BDD, and test automation ecosystems
• Influence program-wide delivery, architecture alignment, and release strategy
• Direct visibility to government stakeholders and senior leadership

Our Differentiator (Why Work With Us)

At Northwest Talent Solutions , we operate differently.

We leverage a precision AI + human-led talent strategy to:

• Match you to programs where you can truly lead and scale impact
• Position your experience against complex mission requirements
• Provide access to high-impact cleared roles not broadly accessible

We don't push resumes-we engineer career alignment .

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead Solution Train and ART execution using SAFe
• Facilitate PI Planning, Solution Train events, and cross-team coordination
• Partner with RTEs, Product, Engineering, and Government stakeholders
• Track delivery across features, capabilities, and program metrics
• Identify and resolve program-level impediments and bottlenecks
• Drive continuous improvement and Agile maturity across teams
• Support DevOps-driven delivery environments

What You Bring

• TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly (MD customer REQUIRED - non-negotiable)
• 7+ years leading large-scale Agile programs or teams
• Proven experience as:
  • Solution Train Engineer (STE) OR
  • Release Train Engineer (RTE)
• Deep expertise in SAFe frameworks and Agile delivery
• Strong experience in:
  • PI Planning
  • Scrum of Scrums
  • Agile metrics and program execution
• Ability to communicate across technical teams and senior stakeholders

Ideal Profile

You are:

• A systems-level thinker who thrives in complexity
• A program orchestrator , not just a facilitator
• Comfortable operating across multiple teams, stakeholders, and priorities
• A leader who can drive delivery while elevating Agile maturity

Clearance Requirement

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly (NSA / MD customer)
• Candidates without this clearance cannot be considere

If you're ready to lead at mission scale , influence delivery across complex systems, and operate in one of the most advanced Agile environments in the cleared space-we want to connect.

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