Who We Are

Sabel Systems Technology Solutions, LLC is a leading solution provider and rapidly growing Information and Communications Technology Company specializing in innovative and agile Digital Engineering and Acquisition Technical Stack design, implementation, and support, Strategy and Policy Development, Financial Management, Software Solutions Development, Requirements Analysis and Training, to name a few. Our client base is mostly in the DoD Federal Government Contracting space and we also partner with prime Government Contractors such as Siemens, Booze Allen, McKinsey and have work in the commercial space as well. We provide clients with large business opportunities and training within our small business agility and people first culture. You will be joining a dynamic and highly motivated team with one goal: "Get quality and secure solutions in the customers hands as soon as possible”.

Who We Need

Sabel Systems is seeking a highly motivated Release Train Engineer/Senior Scrum Master to facilitate Agile practices for our customer located in El Segundo, California. This hybrid Agile Release Train Engineer/Senior Scrum Master will report onsite 3 days per week with up to 10% additional travel to support customer events. The Release Train Engineer/Senior Scrum Master will guide our customer teams in the Sabel approach to Agile practices and tools alongside a team of Agile Coaches, Release Train Engineers/Scrum Masters, Atlassian Software Engineers, and Jira/Confluence helpdesk technicians. The Release Train Engineer/Senior Scrum Master will facilitate and guide teams through an Agile Digital Transformation tracking achievement against execution timelines and encouraging adoption of Agile Standards and Best Practices across an enterprise-level organization. In addition, the Release Train Engineer/Senior Scrum Master will follow through on continuous improvement efforts, gathering feedback, requirements, and priorities from the customer to drive efficiency, transparency, and collaboration. Facilitation will include in-person events, trainings, workshops with up to several hundred participants. Candidate demonstrates proven success in advancing lasting cultural change across multiple teams, is proficient in Agile methodologies, and is committed to meeting the customer where they are to drive adoption. Strong Project Admin experience with Jira and Confluence is required. The Release Train Engineer/Senior Scrum Master must feel comfortable configuring new Jira Scrum and Kanban boards, creating Jira issues, configuring Jira Plans and defining roadmaps, and writing JQL filters. The Release Train Engineer/Senior Scrum Master must be able to work independently, train others on Agile methodologies and how to use Jira/Confluence to track work, as well as brainstorm innovative solutions with teammates via MS Teams calls, chat and email. The ideal candidate will be motivated to learn and continuously improve and grow as a team. Prior military experience or work with the Department of Defense is a plus. Minimum of Secret Clearance is required prior to start.

What You'll Do

• Configure Jira Scrum and Kanban boards, create and manage Jira issues, and create/close Sprints and able to train others on how to configure Jira Scrum and Kanban boards, create and manage Jira issues, and create/close Sprints
• Independently lead Agile ceremonies, enforce standards and best practices, and independently train others on establishing Agile ceremonies and upholding best practices on Scrum or Kanban teams
• Establish and align Agile ceremony cadence across an Agile Release Train or Division to align with Enterprise standards, including Daily Stand Ups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, Sprint Reviews, Backlog Refinements, etc.
• Lead Division and Branch level Agile events, such as Planning offsites and training sessions
• Facilitate Division and Branch levels Agile workshops and Agile assessments to evaluate value delivery and team structure
• Lead by example and drive cultural change through embodying an Agile mindset, while establishing and helping to enforce Business Rules and Best Practices
• Learn how to configure Jira to ensure proper hierarchical alignment in the product roadmap
• Must be willing/able to learn and train others on the Sabel approach to Agile and Jira/Confluence standards and best practices
• Manage Confluence spaces, updating the Agile Knowledge Management System with new documentation, including Agile/Jira/Confluence processes, practices, and lessons learned
• Establish and lead Scrum of Scrums, discussing and deconflicting cross-team dependencies
• Mentor and train others how to link Jira issues together to identify dependencies
• Assist Division and Branch level Stakeholders with defining Capabilities and Initiatives, KPIs, and Objectives
• Support team or enterprise-wide collaboration sessions, as needed
• Create, or assist with creating, Agile presentations and how-to guides, proofreading for correctness and ensuring proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation prior to release to customer
• Conduct remote and/or in-person Agile product demonstrations, as required
• Collaborate directly with teams in person and over MS Teams calls, chat or email to understand any concerns and gather feedback or requirements
• Coordinate appropriate meeting times with teammates, send a MS Teams invite, and join calls on-time, scheduling and attending follow-up meetings as needed
• Maintain professional communications and appearance with customers and team members, responding to emails and participating in MS Teams calls and onsite events appropriately
• Attend daily stand-ups (DSUs), Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and any other team meetings on time
• Manage individual daily work tasks within a Jira board
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• US Citizen
• Obtain a minimum of Secret clearance prior to start with ability to upgrade to TS
• Strong spoken and written English skills
• Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years of Scrum Master or higher experience
• Active Scrum Master Certification, such as Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Scrum Master, or Disciplined Agile Scrum Master
• Active intermediate/advanced Scaled Agile Certification, such as Release Train Engineer or Practice/Program Consultant is a plus
• Proficient MS Office 365 User
• Intermediate Project/Space Administrator Jira/Confluence skills
• Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies and ceremonies
• Experience working on a Scrum or Kanban team and implementing Agile methodologies
• Experience working on an Agile Release Train or Solution Train
• Experience mentoring/teaching others Agile methodologies and Jira/Confluence
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to telework with clear phone and internet connectivity
• Prior military experience or work with the Department of Defense is a plus
• Must work onsite with customer 3 days per week in El Segundo, California, and travel up to an additional 10% to support customer events. Position will work pacific hours of approximately 8am-5pm

Our Core Values

• Bias for Action: Decisive. Purposeful. Agile. We move with the speed of relevance to drive impact and progress.
• Integrity: Respect. Ethics. Transparency. We do what’s right and earn lasting trust.
• Delivery Excellence: Customer-obsessed. Mission-focused. Quality-driven. We deliver innovative outcomes that exceed expectations.

Our EVP Promise

Join Sabel Systems, where your contributions drive impact, your growth is continuously supported, and your well-being is at the center of how we work—so together, we can build the future with purpose.

“Rewarding Impact. Building Futures Together.”

Salary and Benefits

The range for this position is between $153,000 and $163,000. Actual salary will be negotiated with this position’s Hiring Manager and can vary depending on the following factors: Billable contract and labor category, experience, skills, education /certifications/ licenses & geographic location.

Sabel Systems is committed to offering all employees a competitive benefits and compensation package that is comprehensive enough to meet their goals and needs. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and one of Sabel Systems largest financial investments is our benefits program. As a valued member of the organization, employees are provided with a host of benefits to include healthcare; financial assistance in the event of illness, injury, disability, loss of work, or death; health savings accounts; retirement plans; paid time off; paid holidays; education and training program reimbursement, to name a few.

EEO Statement

Sabel Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind across all employment practices within our organization. Sabel Systems participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Reasonable Accommodation

Sabel Systems is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring an accessible application process for all candidates. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at recruiting@sabelsystems.com for assistance.