Sr Advanced Systems Engineer (Release Train Engineer)

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and manage Program Increment (PI) Planning sessions, including program and IPT vision generation, PI planning kickoff, coordination, and setup of tools in support of PI planning activities.
• Oversee the backlog grooming process, ensuring features are completed, stories are visible, and features committed are in progress.
• Coordinate and manage sprint activities, including sprint reviews, Scrum of Scrums / Coach Sync, and Product Owner (PO) sync meetings.
• Provide detailed metrics and reporting, such as hours per story point and Objectives and Key Result (OKR) tracking, in addition to creating dashboards for improved transparency.
• Coach and mentor team members, assist with onboarding, and identify knowledge gaps.
• Manage Earned Value Measurement System (EVMS) and vision guidance, including schedule pulls for PI prep and tracking.
• Use monthly and weekly financial reports to explain variances and generate corrective actions within the program that will ensure program actions align with successful completion of SOW requirements within cost and schedule
• Understand and adjust schedules for new knowledge or changed strategy and assess Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) backlog against Statement of Work (SOW) needs.
• Ensure clear communication of monthly outputs and root cause explanations for EV variances.
• Support proposal activities and conduct historical reference development and Engineering Basis of Estimate (BOE) writing, ensuring TINA compliance.
• Support Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) review of all activities and milestones Support Program scope boundary communications with the customer and Notice of Change (NOC) development ensuring contractual direction is understood and communicated before the team exceeds existing contract commitments
• Maintain alignment with customer RTE to help ensure program-level dependencies are tracked and schedules communicated.
• Ensure team clarity on budget vs. plan vs. scope for both current period and long-term vision.
• Run Engineering Review Board (ERB) meetings and ensure consistency in use and understanding of impacts.
• Work with technical managers to resolve staffing challenges through root cause problem investigation and communication.
• Support the DPME in holding the team accountable to meeting its PI commitment and delivery milestones on the program

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Release Train Engineer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of Agile and SAFe methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
• Experience with EVMS, PI planning, and backlog grooming.
• Proficiency in using Agile tools and software (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex software development processes.
• Experience in managing and mitigating risks.
• Strong coaching skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

If you are a driven individual with a passion for Agile practices and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our team's success.

Target salary range: USD $142,696.00/Yr. - USD $158,303.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

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