Agile Coach (Release Train Engineer)

Guidehouse Inc.
Washington, DC, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$130,000.0 - $216,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Systems Engineering Confluence JIRA Data Migration IT Management Oracle (Applications) Scrum Methodology SAP (Applications) Systems Integration Information Technology

Job description

  • Facilitate Agile Release Train (ART) events, including Program Increment (PI) Planning, ART Syncs, and System Demos for the ERP+ Program.
  • Escalate and track program-level impediments, manage risks, and resolve dependencies across all ERP+ development teams.
  • Coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices and mindsets to ensure alignment with DoW mission objectives.
  • Assist with execution and Feature completion tracking, ensuring transparency, predictability, and a continuous flow of value.
  • Drive relentless improvement via Inspect and Adapt (I&A) workshops and regularly assess the agility level of the ART.

Requirements

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED ā€œSECRETā€ Federal or DoW security clearance
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, IT Management, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of TEN (10) years of demonstrable experience as a Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master, or Agile Coach in large-scale enterprise environments.
  • Active SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification or equivalent advanced Agile framework credential.
  • Proven track record of guiding complex Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) transformations, modernizations, or large system integrations.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and communication skills to bridge the gap between technical teams and program leadership.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

  • Familiarity with Department of War (DoW) acquisition processes, IL5 security environments, and military compliance standards.
  • Hands-on technical experience with major ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle) or complex data migration strategies.
  • Advanced proficiency in Agile Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools such as Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, or similar tracking platforms.

Benefits & conditions

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Care.com annual membership
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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