Release Train Engineer

Colorado Springs , United States
full-time

AI overview

Lead scaled agile processes and mentor teams while supporting project execution that meets cost and schedule targets in a dynamic defense services environment.
  • Facilitate scaled agile processes including Backlog administration, Scrum of Scrums, Program Increment Planning and Reviews, Retrospectives, Backlog Refinement, and Daily Standups
  • Facilitate 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
  • Interact with various levels of internal and external customers
  • Support teams to improve their performance and velocity
  • Successfully execute assigned projects specifically meeting cost and schedule targets
  • Conduct project planning utilizing Microsoft Teams, Planner, Project, Jira and/or Gitlab
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in management or other relevant discipline preferred
  • SAFe Certification preferred
  • PMI-ACP or DASSM Certification preferred

Experience:

  • 10+ years of general (full-time) work experience
  • Advanced education may be substituted for some work experience
  • 5+ years of directly related experience
  • 1+ years of experience working in a management or leadership role
  • 2+ years of Project Management experience
  • Experience managing high dollar-value projects ranging in complexity preferred
  • Experience managing geographically separated project teams preferred
  • Experience managing projects in traditional waterfall and/or agile methodologies preferred
  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Domain knowledge preferred

Security:

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Active Secret Security clearance required

Physical Requirements 

  • Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms 
  • Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk 
  • Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.) 
  • Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time 

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources

Salary: $125,000 - 160,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Health Insurance: Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Disability Insurance: Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Since our founding in 2003, KIHOMAC has established an outstanding track record of support for the requirements of our US Government customers, as evidenced by our portfolio of “Exceptional” rater Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System reports. Now, with over 340 employees, we have expanded our capabilities to include systems engineering services, reverse manufacturing and custom fabrication, engineering analyses, and sustainment solutions for aerospace vehicles.

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