Release Manager / Engineer

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Release Manager/Engineer with an active Secret clearance to direct and address the management and coordination of the product from development through production. This position will be located in Sterling, VA and will be a fully remote position. 

Release Manager/Engineer to direct and address the management and coordination of the product from development through production. The Release Manager/Engineer shall oversee the coordination, integration, and flow of development, testing, and deployment to support CD.

• Direct and address the management and coordination of products from development through production.
• Lead the coordination, integration, and flow of development, testing, and deployment to support CD.
• Lead the planning and scheduling of releases to avoid release conflicts with planned upgrades, simultaneous development efforts, COOP testing, and other blackout periods.
• Publishes Forward Schedule of Change to enable full impact assessments and subordinate releases.
• Follow customer Change Management procedures.
• Recommend and implement improvements, such as automated deployments.
• Facilitate regular release planning and management meetings

Required:

• Bachelor's with 12+ years (or commensurate experience).
• Recognized Agile (e.g., SAFe, SCRUM, Kanban, XP, lean, and Scrumban) certified professional.
• Possess a current Secret clearance or interim TS clearance.

Desired:

• Five years of release and/or project management experience in an IT environment.
• A Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Possess an active Project Management Professional certification (provide certification number) from the PMI, ITIL certification, or comparable project/program management certification (provide proof of certification).
• Experience providing detailed engineering and technical leadership to engineering staff involving multiple, complex, and interrelated project tasks.
• Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle.

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.