Release Train Engineer

INNOVIM Defense Services is seeking a Release Train Engineer to join our team supporting the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) program at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). INNOVIM supports the development, implementation, sustainment, and operations of enclaves and systems that manage missile defense training, events, analysis, and operations.

The candidate will:

• Facilitate scaled agile processes including Backlog administration, Scrum of Scrums, Program Increment Planning and Reviews, Retrospectives, Backlog Refinement, and Daily Standups
• Facilitating sprint planning meetings, working with the Product Owner to refine the backlog, and ensuring the team commits to realistic sprint goals.
• Assist in development and maintenance of reports including PI Planning Roadmap, project progress, and resource allocation
• Produce and explain Agile program metrics
• Mentor and coach team members in Agile practices
• Facilitate scaled agile processes for engineering and sustainment teams
• Use System and Solution Architect/Engineering life cycle experience to ensure program alignment and success
• Be comfortable interacting with various levels of internal and external customers.
• Support teams to improve their performance and velocity.
• Be responsible for the successful execution of assigned projects specifically meeting cost and schedule targets.
• Conduct project planning utilizing Microsoft Teams, Planner, Project, Jira and/or Gitlab or other MDA-approved tools
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal teaming soft skills.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 10, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
• May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have 5, or more, years of directly related experience
• Must have 1, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role
• Must have 2, or more, years of Project Management experience.
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Be SAFe Certified
• Be PMI-ACP or DASSM Certified
• Have experience managing high dollar-value projects ranging in complexity
• Have experience managing geographically separated project teams
• Have experience managing projects in traditional waterfall and/or agile methodologies
• Have Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Domain knowledge

This position is expected to pay $ 125,000 - $ 160,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

IDS is committed to providing superior work in the fields of science, engineering, data analytics and technology to government agencies. We offer competitive compensation packages, including comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs, life insurance, matching 401k contribution and Educational/Training support.

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