Release Train Engineer at CACI

Job Title: Release Train Engineer

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: Continental US

Anticipated Posting End: 12/31/2026

The Opportunity:

• As a Release Train Engineer for the SAFEHOUSE Release Train, you will be working closely with government product owners, business analysts, scrum masters, and the System Team to ensure that stakeholders needs are properly prioritized and executed, and the development processes are efficient and effective.

• You will be a key member of the leadership team, doing work that matters for some of the U.S. Government’s most critical missions, and utilizing the latest technologies in Cloud Computing, AI/ML, and SecDevOps.

• Identifies, tracks, and mitigates program-level risks and cross-team dependencies, working closely with stakeholders to prioritize features and ensure smooth integration and delivery of value.

• Monitors key performance indicators such as PI objectives, flow metrics, and risks; communicates status to stakeholders and leadership to support informed decision-making and risk mitigation.

• Coordinates and manages deployments/releases across the SAFEHOUSE Release train with internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities:

Facilitate ongoing ceremonies during the program increment, such as Scrum of Scrums, Backlog Refinement, and PO Syncs

• Actively manage 6-8 SCRUM teams comprised of Engineering, Security, and Testing resources.

• Coordinate program directives with NGA’s Solution Train Engineering team to ensure accurate and timely program deliveries.

• Work with Agile Program Manager and program leadership to ensure major milestones are being met.

• Mentor SCRUM team leads to ensure their staff members are performing at an elite level.

• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with direct reports to discuss progress, address challenges, and set goals.

• Coach Release Train Engineers and Scrum masters on Agile processes and foster Continuous Improvement

• Remove and/or Escalate impediments to progress, and foster culture of continuous improvement

• Facilitate PI Planning Events including Pre and Post-PI Planning

• Communicate/Coordinate with External Stakeholders

Qualifications:

Required:

• TS/SCI Clearance

• Prior experience with Agile Development and/or Scrum

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and mentoring skills

• Ability to work with and lead large integrated team of teams

• Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment

• Understanding of all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle

Desired:

• Proven ability to increase a teams efficiency by implement process changes

• Experience with SAFe Agile Methodologies

• Background in Software Development, AI/ML, SecDevOps support toward government programs

• Experience with soft ware delivery management practices

• Experience identifying, tracking, and mitigating program-level risks and cross-team dependencies.

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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$126,100 - 277,300 USD

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.