Guidehouse

Agile Coach (Release Train Engineer)

Guidehouse$130K — $216K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active and maintained 'SECRET' Federal security clearance
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, IT Management, Computer Science, or related field
  • Minimum ten years of experience as a Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master, or Agile Coach
  • Active SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification or equivalent
  • Proven experience in guiding ERP transformations or large system integrations
  • Strong skills in stakeholder management and conflict resolution

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate Agile Release Train (ART) events for the ERP+ Program
  • Track and resolve program-level impediments and risks across ERP+ teams
  • Coach leaders and teams in Lean-Agile practices to align with mission objectives
  • Assist with execution and completion tracking to ensure value delivery
  • Drive continuous improvement through Inspect and Adapt workshops

Benefits

  • 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
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Learning Opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Discretionary variable incentive bonus
Full Job Description
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 $130,000.00-$216,000.00. 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 a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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8,000 employees
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Founded
2018

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