Release Manager (TS/SCI with CI Poly) {S}

ARKA Group L.P. ("ARKA") is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

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Position Overview:

This position is for a Release Manager in either Aurora, CO, or King of Prussia, PA. We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to lead our software release efforts. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between development, operations, and business stakeholders, ensuring that software releases are planned, coordinated, and executed efficiently and reliably. This role involves managing the entire release lifecycle, from development to production deployment, and requires a deep understanding of complex systems, a meticulous approach to process, and excellent communication skills.

We offer generous relocation benefits for eligible candidates.

In support of work/life balance, many positions are available for a flexible schedule within the pay period. Ask us about the opportunity for flex scheduling

Responsibilities:

• Provide requirement transparency and disseminate user feedback across development teams
• Performing requirements management including requirements creation, tracking, flow down, coverage, verification tracking, compliance matrices, etc.
• Developing test procedures to formally verify system requirements for sell off events
• Collaborate with user groups and multi-disciplined, distributed teams to generate efficient and scalable solutions that satisfy the requirements of the Statement of Work
• Supporting the development, implementation, and verification of mission capabilities
• Participating in the development and execution of program milestones events such as Customer meetings, internal and formal Government testing events, and discrepancy report (DR) review boards
• Develop and conduct automated integrations tests as part of a robust CI/CD pipeline and generating Test result documentation

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering, IT or related field
• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance with adjudicated CI Poly
• Release Management Expertise: A minimum of 8 years of experience in a software release management, software engineering, system engineering, or similar role
• Systems Engineering Background: Demonstrable knowledge of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, system architecture, integration, and validation
• Process Management: Proven ability to define, implement, and optimize release processes, including branching strategies, build pipelines, and deployment automation
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Familiarity with CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
  • Knowledge of scripting and automation languages (e.g., Python, Bash)
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Must be able to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA engineers, product managers, and senior leadership
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance with Adjudicated Full Scope Polygraph
• Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Configuration Management: Knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Agile Methodologies: Experience working in an Agile/Scrum or Kanban environment
• Security Best Practices: Understanding of software security principles and experience integrating security checks into the release pipeline

Location: King of Prussia, PA

Situated less than an hour outside of Philadelphia and hosting the largest mall on the east coast, King of Prussia offers the urban feel sought in the city, while also giving opportunities to experience the beauty and history found only in Pennsylvania.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires an active TS/SCI with CI Poly U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Visa Restrictions:

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment Screenings:

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.