Agile Release Train Engineer

Core4ce is seeking a highly experienced Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead and coordinate Agile execution across multiple teams in support of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Data Governance program. The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing and maintaining Program Increment (PI) cadence, facilitating PI planning and execution, and managing cross-team dependencies to ensure delivery aligns with contractual milestones. The RTE will work closely with the Program Manager and technical leads to provide clear visibility into schedule health, risks, and impediments, while ensuring Agile/SAFe execution effectively supports fixed-price delivery objectives. Strong experience operating in Federal environments and coordinating complex, multi-objective delivery efforts is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the chief facilitator for the Agile Release Train (ART)
• Plan and facilitate PI Planning events , including preparation, execution, and follow-up
• Coordinate cross-team and cross-objective dependencies to maintain delivery cadence
• Facilitate recurring SAFe ceremonies:
• ART Sync
• System Demos
• Inspect & Adapt workshops
• Maintain visibility into schedule health, risks, and delivery impediments
• Partner with the Program Manager to ensure Agile execution aligns with:
• Contractual milestones (DACA / ADC)
• IMS commitments
• Customer expectations
• Support backlog refinement and feature readiness in coordination with Product Owners and technical leads
• Promote continuous improvement and Agile best practices across the program

* This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience supporting Agile delivery in Federal IT environments
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or DoD Secret clearance
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multi-team Agile execution (ART-level or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of SAFe concepts , including Program Increments (PIs), ART synchronization, Inspect & Adapt, and dependency management
• Experience working with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and milestone-driven delivery in fixed-price or hybrid contracts
• Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting DoD or Defense Health Agency (DHA) programs
• SAFe Agilist (SA) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) a plus
• SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification preferred
• Experience operating in fixed-price, milestone-based Federal contracts
• Familiarity with Government reporting, CDRLs, and formal review cycles
• Experience coordinating delivery across engineering, data, security, and UX teams
• Experience working in data-centric or governance-focused programs
• Exposure to health IT, analytics, or enterprise data platforms
• Experience supporting programs with ISO 9001 / ISO 20000 / ISO 27001 processes

Why Work for Us?

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers-driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We offer:

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage-employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
• Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

Join us to build a career that matters-supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.