Agile Release Train Engineer

Job Description

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The GEOINT Visualization Services (GVS) system, managed by the Strata program, was first deployed in 2006 and became a Program of Record in 2008. The Strata program's mission is to provide visualization services that facilitate access to GEOINT data and products in an online, on-demand environment to agencies across the Federal Government. The Strata suite of services is provided to the community in various formats to allow integration across a wide variety of client technologies and applications. Strata also provides applications that can be used to visualize GEOINT as well as additional utilities & technologies that aid in visualization.

The Strata Program is seeking a Release Train Engineer to become a member of their team. As a key player in the Agile team environment, the Release Train Engineer will facilitate the release train processes, escalate impediments, manage risks, assure value delivery, drive continuous improvement, and coach teammates on Agile processes and best practices. The ultimate responsibility of this role is to drive release train execution, facilitating program events such as Program Increment (PI) Planning and Scrum of Scrums Meetings, and creating an environment of mutual influence, trust, and transparency. The Release Train Engineer will support multiple teams across the program, interfacing with Development scrum teams, Operations, System Deployment, Geospatial Content, Test, Accreditation and Authorization (Cybersecurity), and Systems Engineering teams, and collaborating cross-functionally with government personnel, customer partners, subcontractors, local engineers, and geographically dispersed teammates.
To be successful in this role, candidates should have a strong foundation in Agile methodologies, particularly in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and experience in coaching teams and facilitating release train processes. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as the Release Train Engineer will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of the release train. A typical day for the Release Train Engineer will involve facilitating meetings, coaching team members, analyzing and resolving impediments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.
Applicants need to have both strong technical and personal skills. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

A minimum Top-Secret Clearance required for this role.

In addition to supporting the warfighter and delivering on our customer's mission, as a Lockheed Martin employee you will play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
Health insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Partial 401(k) match
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid time off for jury duty and military obligations
Sick and bereavement leave
Work/life balance
Career development
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition
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Basic Qualifications

- 4+ years of experience in Agile methodologies, with a focus on Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Release Train Engineering

- Proven experience in facilitating release train processes, including Program Increment (PI) Planning, Scrum of Scrums, and other SAFe events

- Proven Software/Infrastructure/Systems Engineering skills to include strategic planning; risk assessment; problem identification/resolution; process adherence; and customer interaction around System Modernization/Application Development/Delivery.

- Strong understanding of Agile principles, values, and practices, with the ability to coach and guide teams in their adoption and implementation

- Experience with Agile management tools and platforms, such as Jira, VersionOne, or similar

- Proficient in Agile methodology and coaching; software & infrastructure/cloud development techniques; service-oriented environments/architectures; and better development practices

- Demonstrated experience collecting Agile metrics and leveraging them to track status and identify areas for improvement

- Active CompTIA Security+ certification (or equivalent DoD Directive 8570 IAT Level 2 Certification)

- Active Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI with CI Poly

Desired skills

- GEOINT community background - familiarity with the domain/products/customer set

- Experience with GVS services such as Map of the World

- DevSecOps practitioner certification or relevant experience working in a DevSecOps environment, with a focus on integrating security and compliance into the release train process

- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools, such as Docker and Kubernetes

- Experience with data analytics and visualization tools, such as Kibana, Matomo, Tableau, Power BI, or D3.js

- Certification in SAFe, Agile, or Scrum, such as SAFe Release Train Engineer, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or Certified Agile Practitioner (CAPM)

- Experience working in a geographically distributed team environment, with a focus on remote collaboration and communication

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

- Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems, with a focus on impediment removal and process improvement

- Experience with metrics and reporting, including the ability to collect, analyze, and present data to inform decision-making

- An active TS/SCI clearance

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

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Other Important Information

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Ability to work remotely

Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $97,100 - $171,235. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $107,300 - $185,840. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.