Release Manager / Engineer

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the management and coordination of products from development through production.
• Lead the coordination, integration, and flow of development, testing, and deployment to support continuous delivery (CD).
• Lead the planning and scheduling of releases to avoid release conflicts with planned upgrades, simultaneous development efforts, COOP testing, and other blackout periods.
• Publish 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.

Qualifications

Required:

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

Desired:

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

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers—people who are passionate about transforming government IT. We deliver innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve citizens.

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team.
• Camera must be on during interviews.
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview.
• Enhanced biometrics ID verification screening.
• Background check, to include criminal history (past 7 years), verification of highest level of education, and verification of employment history (past 7 years) based on information provided in the application.

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we offer meaningful work and a collaborative team environment, along with a range of perks and benefits to support personal and professional well-being, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, including certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Equal Opportunity

GovCIO is 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.

Location : United States — Remote

Position Type : Full-Time