Standard Job Description
Lockheed Martin is seeking a hungry and determined level 4 Project Engineer with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance to work from our Longmont, CO location as a Release Train Engineer. Whether you are already an RTE, or a seasoned Agilist looking to take the next step, this role will offer skill and personal growth.
As a Release Train Engineer (RTE) for a large-scale Agile Release Train (ART), you will facilitate program execution for the Next Gen GEO (NGG) OPIR Ground Segment, managing cross-team dependencies, and enabling delivery of mission-critical capabilities. In this position you will roll up your sleeves and contribute to work products and the success of the train.
Partnering with Product Teams, Scrum Teams, Technical Directorate, and Program Management, to drive Agile planning, execution, risk management, and continuous improvement across the program are table stakes for this RTE role. Of course, this role will lead Agile ceremonies including PI Planning, Planning kickoffs and outbriefs, Retrospectives, and other forums that promote alignment, transparency, and predictable delivery.
What makes this role dynamic and engaging is navigating the unique aspects of large-scale aerospace government contracts. You will have an important role in shaping the right Agile ecosystem where technical teams can thrive and be fulfilled, while also interfacing with Program/Project functions that must adhere with Earned Value Accounting and contract milestone dates. We need an RTE that can be a pragmatic and creative decision maker.
You will develop, maintain, and communicate Agile program metrics and performance indicators using Jira to provide insight to Program Management, engineering leadership, customers, and other stakeholders. You will also be savvy in finding opportunities to educate some of your counterparts around the value behind Agile practices.
The ideal candidate will be organized, flexible, have strong interpersonal skills, have initiative, have the ability to manage multiple tasks, and enjoy a fast paced, dynamic environment.
No security clearance is required prior to start but must have the must have the ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI clearance
This is an MID-SENIOR CAREER (level 4) ROLE where candidates typically require 5+ years of professional experience and a BS degree.
If you think this describes you and you are looking for an opportunity to grow and challenge yourself then we would love for you to apply!
Basic Qualifications
- Experience leading projects, Agile teams, or cross-functional engineering efforts.
- Demonstrated experience in Agile development methodologies and frameworks (e.g. SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, or similar).
- Experience facilitating collaboration among engineering, program management, and other stakeholder organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, track, and resolve program risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
- 5+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
Desired Skills
- SAFe RTE and Scrum Master Certification
- Experience in Jira
- Experience in extracting metrics from Agile tools and analyzing performance to identify risk.
- Experience in using Agile Hive within Jira
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.