Release Manager

Job Title: Release Manager

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

Anticipated Posting End: 8/31/2026

The Opportunity:
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.

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

Qualifications:
Required:

• 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

Desired:

• 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

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range :

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:
$98,500-$206,800

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.