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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Release Train Engineer (RTE) to join our team! As a Release Train Engineer (RTE), you will oversee and coach a complex Agile Release Train (ART) using SAFe principles. This role requires facilitating Agile processes, aligning teams with value delivery, and driving continuous improvement.  The RTE will play a crucial role in supporting the FORGE program.

The Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution System (FORGE) is a program that will utilize the resources and capabilities of both the legacy Space Based-Infrared System (SBIRS) and the Next Generation OPIR system. FORGE will use current ground architecture to leverage newer technologies, facilitate the addition of new systems, and incorporate these into a common C2 architecture that includes infrastructure, platform, and core services.

The RTE will lead a talented team of Product Owners and Scrum Masters while working with various vendors, engineers, and the customer to develop the FORGE ground baseline.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Implement Agile Release Train (ART) using SAFe principles and Agile practices.
• Mentor teams, Scrum Masters, business partners, and other Agile practitioners in Lean-Agile practices.
• Guide and coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in Agile principles.
• Foster an Agile mindset across individuals, teams, and the organization based on client needs and policies.
• Coordinate and facilitate Solution Train ceremonies and program increment sessions.
• Manage dependencies, risks, and impediments, ensuring quick resolution to avoid disruptions.
• Provide visibility into epic and feature delivery, program increment health, and overall ART performance.
• Coordinate Change Management, including maintaining release cadence, managing change requests, and ensuring compliance with Enterprise Change Management policies.
• Drive improvements through Inspect and Adapt workshops and foster Communities of Practice.
• Facilitate key SAFe events, including PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, and Inspect and Adapt (I&A) workshops.
• Align decisions across program, technical, and business teams.
• Ensure strategy and execution alignment with Product and Solution Management.
• Collaborate with the Agility Enablement Hub for program execution and operational excellence.
• Set up relevant metrics and reporting mechanisms to track and communicate progress.
• Provide status updates on ART plans, delivery, timelines, and impediments to stakeholders and leadership.
• Maintain central release management tracking, reporting, approval, and escalation routines.
• Coordinate release artifacts and evidence collection from multiple sources while meeting deadlines.
• Collaborate closely with teams, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure SAFe principles drive business results.
• Participate in budget and resource planning to align with ART needs and objectives.
• 100% onsite presence required in Colorado Springs, CO.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or other relevant Engineering field from an accredited university with 15+ years of experience.
• Scrum, Kanban, and Lean Agile experience with strong understanding of Agile principles, concepts, and ceremonies.
• Hold an active Top-Secret clearance.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Top Secret/ SCI clearance
• Certifications as DevOps Engineer: SAFe® for Teams and AWS Dev Ops Engineer, SAFe SM & RTE certification.
• DoD 8140.03 Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CYSA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), etc.
• Knowledge of Atlassian tools (Jira and Confluence)
• Experience working on SAFE® Agile or Scrum development teams
• Previous experience with SBIRS and/or OPIR systems

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: 

$126,600.00 - $227,900.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!