Posted today
Public Trust
Unspecified
Unspecified
Healthcare and Science
Remote/Hybrid• (Off-Site/Hybrid)
Description
Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.
By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.
Kentro is hiring a Senior Release Train Engineer (RTE) who is a servant leader and coach for one or more Agile Release Trains (ARTs), responsible for enabling the effective application of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to deliver configuration solutions predictably and transparently across the enterprise. This role emphasizes stakeholder management with business process owners, along with cross-team coordination using Jira and Jira Align to plan, track, and visualize configuration work across teams and program increments.
Responsibilities:
SAFe ART Facilitation & Cadence:
Flow of Configuration Work, Risks & Dependencies:
Stakeholder Management & Communication:
Coaching, Leadership & Continuous Improvement:
Location: This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours.
Requirements
Preferred:
Clearance:
Benefits
The Company
We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let's solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.
We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015) and two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC).
Industry Recognition
Growth | Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.
Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner - Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor's HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award
Benefits
We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees - Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.
We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities - virtual and in-person - e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.
Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA
Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.
As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.
We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.
Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
How to Apply
To apply to Kentro Positions- Please click on the: "Apply for this Job" button at the bottom of this Job Description or the button at the top: "Application." Please upload your resume and complete all the application steps. You must submit the application for Kentro to consider you for a position. If you need alternative application methods, please email careers@kentro.us and request assistance.
Accommodations
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@kentro.us .
#LI-SB1
Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.
By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.
Kentro is hiring a Senior Release Train Engineer (RTE) who is a servant leader and coach for one or more Agile Release Trains (ARTs), responsible for enabling the effective application of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to deliver configuration solutions predictably and transparently across the enterprise. This role emphasizes stakeholder management with business process owners, along with cross-team coordination using Jira and Jira Align to plan, track, and visualize configuration work across teams and program increments.
Responsibilities:
SAFe ART Facilitation & Cadence:
- Plan, organize, and facilitate SAFe ceremonies including PI Planning, ART Sync (Scrum of Scrums, PO Sync), System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops, ensuring strong engagement from business and necessary clinical stakeholders.
- Maintain and communicate the ART calendar, iteration schedules, and key configuration milestones using Jira and Jira Align for alignment and transparency across all stakeholder groups.
Flow of Configuration Work, Risks & Dependencies:
- Use Jira and Jira Align to manage the flow of configuration requests, environment changes, tool configurations, and enablers; visualize cross-team dependencies and maintain accurate program boards and PI objectives.
- Proactively identify, communicate, and help resolve risks, issues, and impediments related to configuration changes, approvals, audits, and governance requirements, in close collaboration with stakeholders.
Stakeholder Management & Communication:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with operations teams, security, compliance, business process owners, architecture, and leadership to ensure alignment on configuration priorities, standards, scope, and outcomes.
- Prepare and present clear, data-informed status updates, dashboards, and program-level reports using Jira and Jira Align to support decision-making by senior stakeholders and provide visibility into configuration work progress, risks, and dependencies.
Coaching, Leadership & Continuous Improvement:
- Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and configuration teams in SAFe, Lean-Agile principles, flow-based thinking, and effective use of Jira/Jira Align to improve predictability, transparency, and adherence to configuration standards.
- Drive continuous improvement through Inspect & Adapt activities, action plans, and follow-through, using metrics such as predictability, cycle time, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction to guide improvements in configuration management practices.
Location: This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in Agile environments with at least 2-3 years in program-level roles such as RTE, Senior Scrum Master, or Program Manager in a SAFe context, ideally supporting configuration, operations, or infrastructure-focused teams.
- Deep understanding of SAFe principles, roles, and events, with hands-on experience running PI Planning and driving execution across multiple Agile teams in a non-software-delivery context.
- Proven experience using Jira and Jira Align to manage configuration backlogs, PI objectives, dependencies, change requests, and program-level reporting.
- Demonstrated strength in stakeholder management across diverse groups including operations, security, compliance, business process owners, and technology leadership, with excellent facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong understanding of configuration management, change management, governance processes, and working within complex enterprise environments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for teams, leaders, and executives across technical and non-technical audiences.
- SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification or other SAFe certifications (e.g., SAFe SPC, SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Advanced Scrum Master).
- Experience launching or re-aligning Agile Release Trains focused on configuration, infrastructure, or platform work, and maturing ART performance over multiple Program Increments using Jira and Jira Align.
- Background in large-scale Agile transformations, including coaching leaders and teams on SAFe adoption and organizational change in operations or configuration-heavy environments.
- Experience managing stakeholder expectations across security, compliance, operations, and business teams in highly regulated or complex organizational environments.
Preferred:
- Familiarity with ITIL, change management frameworks, configuration management databases (CMDB), environment management, and compliance/audit processes.
Clearance:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance
Benefits
The Company
We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let's solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.
We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015) and two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC).
Industry Recognition
Growth | Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.
Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner - Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor's HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award
Benefits
We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees - Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.
We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities - virtual and in-person - e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.
Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA
Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.
As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.
We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.
Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
How to Apply
To apply to Kentro Positions- Please click on the: "Apply for this Job" button at the bottom of this Job Description or the button at the top: "Application." Please upload your resume and complete all the application steps. You must submit the application for Kentro to consider you for a position. If you need alternative application methods, please email careers@kentro.us and request assistance.
Accommodations
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@kentro.us .
#LI-SB1
group id: 10484831
