Release Train Engineer

Overview

UICGS Bowhead is seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to support Agile Release Trains (ARTs) within PM Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) C2, a U.S. Marine Corps acquisition program undergoing major Agile transformation. This role is central to enabling program execution, continuous improvement, and delivery of critical command and control (C2) capabilities across the MAGTF.

As an RTE, you will serve as the servant leader and coach for one or more ARTs. You will partner closely with Product Management, System Architects, Product Owners, and government leadership to ensure synchronized execution, transparency, and value delivery that aligns with PM MAGTF C2’s evolving mission and enterprise data strategy.

The ideal candidate brings extensive RTE experience, strong facilitation skills, and the ability to thrive in a high-visibility defense environment where modernization, cross-domain integration, and adaptability are critical.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all major ART events (PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, ART Syncs, System Demos, Inspect & Adapt) to drive alignment, cadence, and continuous delivery.

• Coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices to improve flow, predictability, and value delivery.

• Identify and resolve impediments and cross-team dependencies, escalating risks and issues when necessary.

• Support Product Management and System Architects in maintaining alignment between the vision, roadmap, and execution priorities.

• Collaborate with other RTEs and government stakeholders to ensure coordination across ARTs, solution areas, and portfolio priorities.

• Leverage Agile metrics (predictability, throughput, value realization) to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Guide the use of tools (Jira, Confluence, and others) to provide transparency into work progress, dependencies, and delivery health.

• Support stakeholder engagement, including Fleet Marine Force (FMF) exercises, to incorporate operational feedback into planning and backlog refinement.

• Champion a culture of continuous learning, fostering an environment where teams experiment, adapt, and improve.

• Contribute to evolving PM MAGTF C2’s integrated product management and development approach.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• 5+ years’ experience as a Release Train Engineer, Agile Program Manager, or equivalent servant-leadership role in a SAFe environment.

• 10+ years in software development, systems engineering, or product management preferred; prior developer or technical lead experience strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated success facilitating PI Planning and other large-scale Agile events.

• Strong understanding of Agile software delivery, DevSecOps practices, and solution/ART-level alignment.

• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills with proven ability to influence senior stakeholders in complex environments.

• Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, and related Agile portfolio management tools.

• Scaled Agile SPC certification credential preferred.

Must currently hold a Secret security clearance. US Citizenship is required.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

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UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2026-25895

Category Information Technology

Location : Location US-VA-Stafford

Min USD $145,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $210,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement Less than 10%