Agile Coach (Release Train Engineer)

Job Family:

IT Project Management

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

• 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.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" 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.

The annual salary range for this position is $118,000.00-$196,000.00. 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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