2 months ago
Chantilly, VA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$156k - $215k/yr
Responsibilities
- Own and evolve CI/CD frameworks to support Agile delivery with improved release speed, reliability, and scalability.
- Design, implement, and maintain automation for large-scale software systems to reduce manual effort and improve release predictability.
- Facilitate Agile Release Trains and align teams on vision, roadmaps, backlog priorities, and Agile scaling practices.
- Coordinate program-level processes across Scrum and product teams, resolving dependencies, risks, and integration issues.
- Manage release planning and execution, including backlog grooming, PI planning, and change management.
- Coach and mentor technical teams, Scrum Masters, and stakeholders on Lean-Agile practices, continuous improvement, and quality standards.
- Use Agile lifecycle management tools for planning, tracking, and reporting.
- Improve release processes, reduce defects, and increase delivery velocity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in Agile/SAFe roles, including prior Release Train Engineer or Scrum Master experience.
- 5+ years of experience as a Release Engineer or in a similar role.
- Strong SDLC and release management knowledge.
- Expertise with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Artifactory.
- Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation.
- DevOps and automation skills for large-scale systems.
- Experience as a Release Train Engineer, Chief Scrum Master, or Agile program lead.
- Proficiency with SAFe Agile methodology, Lean practices, and systems thinking.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with problem-solving, prioritization, and adaptability.
Benefits
- The position is contingent upon contract award.
- The stated VA-area base compensation range is $156,400–$215,100 annually.
- Benefits may include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability coverage, paid time off, and a flexible work schedule.
- Professional training and development opportunities are offered.
- Additional compensation may include bonuses, commissions, sign-on bonuses, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary performance payments.
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About KBR, Inc.
KBR, Inc. delivers engineering, technology, and professional services to government and industrial customers, spanning defense, space, sustainability, and energy. Its businesses include long-term government mission support and program management, and Sustainable Technology Solutions that license process technologies and provide consulting and operations support across asset lifecycles. Headquartered in Houston and listed on the NYSE, KBR became an independent public company in 2006 after its separation from Halliburton.