Agile Coach – Release Train Engineer

. Drive execution and transformation across the organization using SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $86,800 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

CloudPMPSDLCServiceNowTypeScript

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive execution and transformation across the organization using SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban
Act as servant leader and chief coach for Agile Release Train planning and execution
Facilitate and execute Program Increment Planning
Manage program-level risks and resolve cross-team dependencies
Drive continuous flow and track PI commitments, pace, continuous improvement, and quality
Drive adoption of the Lean-Agile mindset through Lean Portfolio Management, Agile delivery knowledge, and lifecycle management tools
Mentor team members, Product Managers, System Architects, and Scrum Masters
Lead multiple pillars end-to-end
Deliver SAFe training and workshops, including Leading SAFe, SAFe for Teams, SAFe PO and PM, SAFe RTE, and Value Stream Identification
Establish lean agile routines and practices for Agile at scale, integration and continuous development, DevSecOps, and delivery automation
Lead discussions with executive leads, team leads, and management
Support customer-focused engineering solutions and mission execution

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience with Systems Engineering or Software Development Life Cycle, enterprise Agile delivery tools, and managing multi-team Agile execution
Experience operating as an RTE or Lead Coach, facilitating PI Planning, tracking ART metrics, managing ROAM risk mitigation, and managing cross-team dependencies
Experience coaching, mentoring, and advising technology leaders through an enterprise Agile transformation
Experience designing and executing enterprise organizational transformation frameworks using SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban
Ability to lead discussions with executives, system architects, product managers, and team leads
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience, or Master’s degree and 1+ years of experience
Ability to obtain an IAM Level I Certification, such as CAP, CND, Cloud+, GSLC, Security+, or HCISPP, within 30 days of hire
Agile Certification such as SAFe RTE, SAFe SPC, PMI-ACP, or PMP Certification
Experience supporting IC clients
Knowledge of ServiceNow, Jira, and enterprise delivery dashboards
Knowledge of DoD Risk Management Framework
Ability to deliver documentation on time through the contract data requirements list approval process
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
TS/SCI clearance is required

Comp & perks