Lead Agile Coach / Release Train Engineer (RTE) - OBIQUA

Lead Agile Coach / Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Celestar Corporation is seeking a Lead Agile Coach / Release Train Engineer (RTE) to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) under the Object Based Intelligence and Quality Assurance (OBIQUA) task order. The primary place of performance will be at DIA Facilities across the National Capital Region (NCR).

ANTICIPATED AWARD: October 2026

ANTICIPATED START: October 2026 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years LOCATION: DIA Facilities across the National Capital Region (NCR)

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active TS/SCI with a Current CI Poly (adjudicated within the last 5 years)

About Us :

Celestar, a B&A Company, offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes company-paid employee and family dental insurance, employee health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. Additionally, we provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, and personal time off.

Responsibilities:

This opportunity supports DIA's Object Based Intelligence and Quality Assurance (OBIQUA) initiative focused on advancing intelligence analysis through Agile program management, AI assurance, analytic innovation, and ontology development.

The Lead Agile Coach / Release Train Engineer (RTE) is responsible for leading the implementation, maturation, and execution of the Scaled Agile Framework across all contract tasks. This position facilitates program-level planning, manages dependencies across Agile teams, and drives continuous improvement.

• Lead implementation and maturation of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) across the program.
• Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning and Agile Release Train (ART) events.
• Manage dependencies, risks, and impediments across Agile teams.
• Coach Government and contractor personnel on Agile best practices and continuous improvement.
• Monitor Agile performance metrics and recommend process improvements.
• Coordinate with program leadership and technical teams to ensure alignment with mission objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and Agile maturity across the program.

Required Qualifications:

· Demonstrated senior-level experience implementing and coaching Agile in complex IT environments

· An advanced Agile Framework certification (e.g., Agile Program Consultant (SPC) or Agile Release Train Engineer (RTE))

· Desired Experience: Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.

· Desired Education: Master's degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or have Bachelor's degree related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and an additional 5 years of related senior experience, for a total of 17 years, as a substitute to the Master's degree

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Celestar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Celestar Corporation prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same-sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; marital status; service member/protected veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.