X8 is seeking a cleared Agile Release Train Engineer (RTE) - Journeyman to support a federal opportunity with USCYBERCOM. This role will help establish and mature SAFe Agile practices supporting the J9 Weapons Portfolio and the Joint Cyber Warfighting (JCW) organization. The selected candidate will configure and administer JIRA and Confluence, facilitate Agile ceremonies, coordinate Agile Release Train (ART) activities, and enable portfolio-level execution across the Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture (JCWA). This position is primarily onsite in Columbia, MD, with limited remote work flexibility.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Configure, administer, and optimize JIRA and Confluence to support portfolio planning, backlog management, dependency tracking, metrics, and knowledge management.
Partner with Government stakeholders, Product Management, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and technical teams to improve Agile delivery and execution.
Support implementation and continuous improvement of SAFe Agile processes across multiple Agile Release Trains.
Coordinate cross-team dependencies, risks, impediments, and program-level planning activities.
Develop and maintain Agile metrics, dashboards, reporting, and portfolio visibility for leadership.
Support the JCW portfolio management framework by applying SAFe Agile best practices tailored to cyber operations and capability development.
Serve as an Agile liaison between the J9 Weapons Portfolio and the Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture (JCWA) Program Office.
Promote continuous process improvement, knowledge management, and Agile maturity across the organization.
Foster collaboration among Government personnel and multiple contractor teams to ensure successful execution of Agile initiatives.
WHAT REQUIRED SKILLS YOU'LL BRING
7+ years of relevant experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Release Lead, or Release Train Engineer
Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline.
Experience supporting SAFe Agile implementations in a technical or government environment.
Hands-on experience with the Atlassian tool suite, including JIRA and Confluence administration and configuration.
Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and coordinating work across multiple Scrum Teams or Agile Release Trains.
Knowledge of Agile portfolio management, backlog refinement, dependency management, and Agile reporting.
Experience driving process improvement and organizational Agile maturity.
Ability to obtain a SAFe certification within 90 days of hire. Acceptable certifications include:
SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)
SAFe Scrum Master (SSM/SASM)
SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM)
SAFe Program Consultant (SPC
(SPC)
WHAT DESIRED SKILLS YOU'LL BRING
Experience serving as a Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Agile Coach, or Product Manager.
Familiarity with the Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture (JCWA), Joint Cyber Warfighting (JCW), or USCYBERCOM mission.
Experience supporting large-scale Agile transformations within DoD or Intelligence Community environments.
Knowledge of portfolio management, Lean Portfolio Management (LPM), or Solution Train coordination.
Experience supporting executive-level Agile reporting and governance.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIRED
Current and Active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph
COMPENSATION
Pay Range: $175,000+ (depending on experience, education)
Up to $5,000 continuing education reimbursement
Benefits: 100% medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
