Release Manager

Job Title: Release ManagerJob Category: EngineeringTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: NoneEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Local* * *

General Description 

CACI is currently looking for a motivated, career and customer-oriented Release Manager with Agile methodology experience to join our Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Land Border Integration (LBI) Integrated Traveler Initiative ITI2.1 team in Northern Virginia! Join this passionate team of industry-leading individuals supporting the best practices in Agile Software Development and hardware integration for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  

As a member of the ITI2.1 Team, you will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity. CBP Officers and Border Patrol agents are on the front lines, every day, protecting our national security by combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection into one coordinated and supportive activity.  

CACI agile programs thrive in a culture of innovation and are constantly seeking individuals who can bring creative ideas to solve complex problems, both technical and procedural at the team and portfolio levels. The ability to be adaptable and to work constructively with a technically diverse and geographically separated team is crucial. 

What you’ll get to do: 

Serve as the Release Manager responsible for all activities associated with delivery of customer-defined systems and software projects responsibilities include: 

• Plan the release of project deliverables and release life cycle. 

• Communicate the project-related tasks such as plans, timelines, requirements, etc. between different teams 

• Coordinate the release schedule and resources required depending upon the third-party applications, defect backlogs, planned releases, and infrastructure updates 

• Identify the risks that can delay the release and manage them, such that the scope scheduled, and quality of the release is not affected. 

• Track the progress and find issues, if any; work to improve the process of release 

• Make sure that the release is planned, according to the requirements and budget 

• Schedule the release readiness reviews before deployment and milestone reviews after each release 

• Create plans for the implementation and deployment as per the release schedule 

• Plan and give weekly updates on the release activities 

• Make sure the allocation of Release Engineers to every release. 

• Communicate with release managers from different IT departments 

• Lead the Go-Live activities to deploy the software successfully 

• Team up with relevant development teams responsible for building the automation tools used to develop and deploy the software 

• Schedule the CAB meetings to discuss the release schedules with the team and find roadblocks, if any 

• Maintain documentation related to procedures on build and release, various notifications lists, and dependencies 

• Make improvements in the methodologies used for configuration management and development of software that helps to find ways to use in configuration management 

You have: 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass CBP background investigation, criteria includes, but not limited to: 

  • 3-year check for felony convictions 

  • 1-year check for illegal drug use 

  • 1-year check for misconduct such as theft or fraud  

• College degree (B.S.; M.S., PhD.) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems or a related discipline Professional Experience: 7+ years related technical experience 

• 8+ years of related professional technical experience 

• Strong software development background, with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in incremental software development projects using an Agile Scrum approach 

• Must be available to work a hybrid schedule with an on-site requirement in Sterling, VA

You are good at:  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  

• Experience participating in a high performing, highly engaged and motivated CM team  

• Leadership skills 

• Project Management skills with knowledge of presentation 

• Problem-solving and analytics skills 

• Solid experience in incremental software development projects using an Agile Scrum approach 

• Understanding of all elements of the software development life cycle 

• Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with very strong communication and time management skills and work ethic; self-starter 

Bonus would be having: 

• Experience in the use of Application Release Automation tools such as ElectricFlow, Puppet Enterprise, Buildmaster, and Visual Studio Release Management 

• Experience in working with DevOps and Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Waterfall, or Kanban 

• Good understanding of application infrastructure, system architecture, and operating system 

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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.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

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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:

$103,800 - $218,100