[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Leidos jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Leidos · Washington, DC # Release Train Engineer Washington, DC $92,300.00 - $166,850.00 Operations Listed on Leidos’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Leidos’s careers site →](https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Washington-DC/Release-Train-Engineer_R-00192401) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Leidos](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/) / Release Train Engineer ## Job description Join Leidos’ Digital Sector as we stand up a brand-new Agile development team at the forefront of federal IT modernization, delivering real digital transformation where it matters most. This is a rare ground-floor opportunity to architect, build, and integrate cutting-edge infrastructure solutions in support of some of our nation’s most sensitive and critical missions. ### What to expect Early-stage flexibility with partial telework during initial development phases Full-time on-site presence at secure facility in Washington, DC will be required as the program matures A collaborative, Agile environment where your input shapes the architecture from day one Dev platform based on ServiceNow, Elastic, AWS and RedHat What you’ll need: An active TS/SCI clearance (required for consideration) Willingness to complete and maintain additional customer suitability screenings throughout employment Current Security+ certification or higher/equivalent The Release Train Engineer (RTE) supports a fast‑paced Agile environment by enabling effective PI execution, optimizing flow, managing risks and impediments, and ensuring consistent value delivery. The RTE facilitates ART ceremonies, coaches teams in Lean‑Agile practices, and helps tailor SAFe to the organization’s needs. ### Primary Responsibilities Lead Agile Release Train (ART) activities and drive Lean‑Agile practices to improve delivery flow. Plan and manage software and architecture release schedules. Facilitate PI Planning and continuous exploration activities, including pre‑ and post‑PI sessions. Coordinate cross‑team collaboration through Scrum of Scrums and other forums. Consolidate team PI objectives and publish program‑level objectives. Track feature and capability execution using metrics across Agile and DevOps teams. Brief customers and leadership on progress, testing, deployment status, and release readiness. Understand the program’s complex system architecture to assess risks and customer concerns. Coach teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leaders in agile maturity and practices. Promote teamwork and alignment to PI goals. Escalate and manage impediments and coordinate critical dependencies. Provide resourcing and planning input to resolve bottlenecks. Collaborate with the PMO on program execution and test data needs. ### Basic Qualifications Active TS/SCI security clearance Current Security+ or equivalent/higher - Ability to work full-time on-site in Washington, DC Ability to pass and maintain additional suitability screenings as required by customer - Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years relevant experience, or master’s with 6–10 years (experience may substitute for degree). Experience supporting Agile software development teams in roles such as Scrum Master or project lead. Experience briefing leadership and customer stakeholders. Experience using Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira). Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong time‑management skills and attention to detail. ### Preferred Qualifications 3–5 years of ServiceNow administration or configuration experience. Experience with ServiceNow ATFs. ITIL foundation knowledge or certification. AWS cloud certifications. Knowledge of Agile methodologies, Jira, and Confluence. #cmpss If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. ### Original Posting September 16, 2026 For U.S. ### Positions While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. ### Pay Range Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Washington, DC - Pay: $92,300.00 - $166,850.00[Apply on Leidos’s careers site →](https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Washington-DC/Release-Train-Engineer_R-00192401) ## More jobs at Leidos ### [Collaboration Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/8da0b559c70ae7916dd3/) Washington, DC ### [Computer Systems Engineer - Pega Resource](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/13bff0607bc7c162b120/) Washington, DC ### [EOC Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/f55d185100a3465ca6e4/) Washington, DC ### [GEOINT Systems Test Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/c8ee6d47988f37104638/) Washington, DC ### [JBAB Operations Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/2ae7eba974ac46552f94/) Washington, DC ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Release Train Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/genuine-parts/jobs/0fe39572418cae94d268/) Genuine Parts · Birmingham, AL ### [Release Train Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/booz-allen-hamilton-holding/jobs/3b0fc6fd68699a7042c9/) Booz Allen Hamilton Holding · Chantilly, VA ### [Release Train Engineer (RTE)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/fc60316585a108e48470/) General Dynamics · Falls Church, VA, US ### [Regional Strike Programs-Release Train Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/a83db3df696ce479f019/) General Dynamics · Pittsfield, MA, US ### [Systems Engineer Sr - E3 (Level 3 Junior Release Train Engineer)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/a59cebf767ab677a39f2/) Lockheed Martin · Fort Worth, TX OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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