**Req ID:** RQ195271 **Type of Requisition:** Regular **Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:** None **Public Trust/Other Required:** Other **Job Family:** Release Management **Skills:** Agile Framework,Agile Scrum Development,Information Technology Operations,Release Coordination,Software Releases **Experience:** 5 + years of related experience **Job Description:** **Position Summary** We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Release Management Senior Analyst to join our team. This role is critical to ensuring the stability and reliability of software releases by identifying, planning, prioritizing and streamlining user stories as per the release process ensuring seamless delivery of software services to users . The Senior Release Manager will have extensive experience managing software releases across different environments, strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, excellent communication skills, leadership abilities to guide cross-functional teams, proficiency with release management tools, and the ability to identify and mitigate risks throughout the release process, often within an Agile framework. **Key Responsibilities:** + **Technical Expertise:** + Deep knowledge of CI/CD principles and tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.) + Familiarity with version control systems (Git) + Understanding of deployment automation tools and techniques + Experience with AWS cloud platforms + **Release Management:** + Proven ability to develop and execute release plans and strategies + Experience managing complex release cycles across multiple applications and environments + Expertise in risk assessment and mitigation for software releases + Capability to prioritize and manage release dependencies + **Agile and DevOps Practices:** + Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) + Experience working in a DevOps culture, collaborating closely with development and operations teams + **Communication and Leadership:** + Excellent communication skills to effectively convey technical information to diverse stakeholders + Proven leadership abilities to guide cross-functional teams through the release process + Ability to facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts between teams + **Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills:** + Strong analytical skills to identify root causes of release issues and implement corrective actions + Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and troubleshoot complex problems **Typical Responsibilities:** + Develop and maintain release plans and schedules + Lead release coordination meetings with cross-functional teams + Conduct release readiness reviews and risk assessments + Manage release communication across stakeholders + Monitor release progress and identify potential roadblocks + Implement release automation and continuous delivery practices + Continuously improve release processes and identify opportunities for optimization + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field + Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT service management or a related role, with a focus on release management + Strong knowledge of ITIL practices, with ITIL Foundation certification preferred + Proven experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing preventative measures + Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with attention to detail + Proficient using ITSM tools like ServiceNow and JIRA for Agile development + Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with technical and non technical stakeholders + Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment + Experience in federal government contract space + Must have experience in ServiceNow, Confluence, JIRA and Google Workspace + ITIL V4 or similar certifications will be preferred. GDIT IS YOUR PLACE: ● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home ● 401K with company match ● Comprehensive health and wellness packages ● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career ● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications ● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from ● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays The likely salary range for this position is $114,525 - $132,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans