Senior Release Manager

Leidos is a distinguished industry and technology leader that specializes in delivering smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations to both government and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos boasts a global workforce of approximately 47,000 employees and reported annual revenues of about $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ending January 3, 2025. The company is renowned for its commitment to advancing technology solutions that support vital national security missions and complex operational challenges, making it a premier employer in the defense and intelligence sector. Leidos fosters a culture of innovation, agility, and excellence, offering employees opportunities to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry while making a tangible impact on critical missions.

The Senior Release Manager/Scrum Master role is a vital position within the Chinook program supporting an Intelligence Community customer. This is a highly visible and mission-critical role where the successful candidate will lead high-performing Agile teams to deliver cutting-edge software solutions directly impacting national security. The position primarily resides in Gaithersburg, Maryland, although other locations such as Alexandria, Virginia; Chantilly, Virginia; Englewood, Colorado; St Louis, Missouri; and Tucson, Arizona are also potential work sites.

As a trusted Agile leader, the Senior Release Manager/Scrum Master will be responsible for orchestrating complex software releases that span multiple teams while embodying servant leadership and coaching principles to empower Agile development teams. The role involves deep collaboration with engineers, Product Managers, DevSecOps professionals, and customer stakeholders to ensure the delivery of secure, high-quality software capabilities within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. The incumbent will champion the continuous improvement of software delivery processes and enable teams to perform at the highest level, addressing and overcoming intricate challenges in release coordination and Agile execution.

The position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the capability to pass a Polygraph examination, reflecting the sensitive nature of the programs supported. Candidates must possess a strong blend of Release Management expertise and Scrum Master capabilities, demonstrated by extensive experience managing releases across multiple Scrum teams and superior understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean practices. Familiarity with DevSecOps environments and Agile lifecycle tools such as Jira and Confluence is essential.

Leidos offers a competitive pay range of $107,900 to $195,050 for this role, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity. The company also provides comprehensive benefits designed to support employees' overall well-being, including health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement benefits. This role is perfect for an innovative and driven Agile professional who thrives on complex challenges and aspires to make a substantial impact in the national security arena while advancing their career within a world-class organization.