Agile Coach and Release Train Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Reston, VAWashington, DCRiverdale, MDNorfolk, VA
Salary
$86,800–$198,000 / yr
Posted
35 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $197k
This role $142k
$70k most similar roles pay here $246k

This role pays less than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $166,875–$228,100 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $197k for comparable roles.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 802 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 783 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Agile Coach and Release Train Engineer

Agile Coach and Release Train Engineer As an Agile Coach and Release Train Engineer, you will drive execution and transformation across the organization by leveraging Scaled Agile (SAFe), Scrum, and Kanban frameworks. You will serve as a servant leader and chief coach for the Agile Release Train, where you will facilitate Program Increment Planning, manage program-level risks, resolve cross-team dependencies, and ensure continuous flow. Your role involves mentoring team members, Product Managers, and System Architects while delivering SAFe training and workshops to establish lean agile routines. You will utilize tools such as ServiceNow and Jira to manage delivery dashboards and track commitments. The work focuses on the technical challenge of integrating DevSecOps, delivery automation, and large-scale systems engineering to provide mission-critical solutions for the warfighter. Required qualifications include a TS/SCI clearance and certifications like SAFe RTE or PMP.

What you'll do

  • Facilitate and execute Program Increment (PI) Planning sessions for the Agile Release Train.
  • Manage program-level risks and resolve cross-team dependencies to ensure continuous flow.
  • Drive the adoption of Lean-Agile mindsets through training, workshops, and mentoring for technical leaders.
  • Implement SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban frameworks to transform organizational processes and delivery methods.
  • Track ART metrics, PI commitments, pace, and quality across multiple teams.
  • Partner with senior leadership to establish lean agile routines and DevSecOps practices.
  • Translate real-world requirements into execution roadmaps and technical specifications for the customer.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience with Systems Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, and managing multi-team Agile execution.
  • Experience operating as an RTE or Lead Coach facilitating PI Planning and managing risk mitigation.
  • Experience coaching and mentoring technology leaders through enterprise Agile transformations using SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph exam.
  • Associate’s degree with 5+ years of IT experience, Bachelor’s with 3+ years, or Master’s with 1+ year of IT experience.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND).
  • Agile Certification such as SAFe RTE, SAFe SPC, PMI-ACP, or PMP.

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