Agile Release Manager

Job Category: Project and Program Management

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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CACI is currently looking for an Agile Release Manager, ideally with scaled agile framework experience (SAFe, DAD, LeSS, SoS), to join our BEAGLE (Border Enforcement Applications for Government Leading-Edge Information Technology) Agile Solution Factory (ASF) Team supporting Customs and Border Protection (CBP) client located in Northern Virginia! Join this passionate team of industry-leading individuals supporting the best practices in Agile Software Development for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

As a member of the BEAGLE ASF Team, you will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity. CBP agents and officers are on the front lines, every day, protecting our national security by combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection into one coordinated and supportive activity.

ASF programs thrive in a culture of innovation and are constantly seeking individuals who can bring creative ideas to solve complex problems, both technical and procedural at the team and portfolio levels. The ability to be adaptable and to work constructively with a technically diverse and geographically separated team is crucial.

What you’ll get to do:

Serves as an Agile Release Manager who will be responsible for supporting critical end user applications and working in a highly Agile environment as both a mentor and technology leader working with Scrum Masters, Business Analysts and Product Architects to deliver on time solutions. Additionally, you will:

• Establish and maintain Release cadence and coordination activities across Product Teams and Shared Services

• Lead the Agile Solution Factory (ASF) processes at the portfolio level for a given Release

• Build and maintain Release, Sprint, and Deployment schedules, coordinating with appropriate contractor and customer stakeholders

• Facilitate Integrated Release Planning, Release Scrums, Scrum of Scrums, and related ceremonies

• Ensure deployments are promoted and test activities occur within development environments in accordance with the Release Schedule and established framework

• Primary interface with our shared services teams and ensuring Shared Services Defined Definition of Done requirements are being met by Product Teams

• Primary lead on implementing Agile practices in the context of the Portfolio

• Assist in removing roadblocks/impediments for the various teams

• Mentor Scrum Masters and teams

• Glean industry-wide Scrum Master best practices and bring them into the Scrum Master Guild for discussion

• Capture and maintain key metrics related to software development, quality, and related artifacts

• Manage software application releases.

You have:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass CBP background investigation, criteria includes, but not limited to:

  • 3 year check for felony convictions

  • 1 year check for illegal drug use

  • 1 year check for misconduct such as theft or fraud

• Professional Experience: 5+ years related technical experience including Scrum Master roles

• Experience with managing multiple Agile teams in a portfolio or enterprise setting

You are good at:

• Managing work with Jira products in the context of software development and reporting across multiple teams

• Implementation of Scaling Agile Frameworks (SAFe, DAD, LESS, SoS)

• Expertise with MS Project and Office Suite applications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Understanding of traditional software development life cycle, including planning, development, requirements management, CM, quality assurance, and release management

• Understand how to scale agile programs effectively and standardizing agile processes

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or related Agile certification

Bonus would be having:

• Experience as a Release Train Engineer on a large scaled agile program within the Federal Government

• College degree (B.S.) in Computer Science, Information Management Systems, experience considered in lieu of degree

• Agile Coaching or training experience

• Experience with SecDevOps processes and/or tools

• Current and relevant experience with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) applications.

• Strong, active listening skills

• Certified Professional Series Certifications (CSP-SM, CSP-PO, etc.)

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

 

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$74,600-$156,700

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.