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We are seeking a Release Train Management SAFe Agile Software Test Engineer (ASTE): The ASTEschedules, tracks and synchronizes software testing for RTM. The ASTE coordinates with release trains from other projects and other NGA offices to ensure stakeholders are aware of testing efforts and that capability satisfies dependencies and cross-program functionality where required.\nDUTIES\nWorks with required testing organization (i.e. NGA Test Organization (NTO)) Processes (i.e. SWAP) and application (i.e. Selenium, etc.).\nEnsures that Factory Acceptance Testing, Operational Readiness Testing, NTO Test Readiness Review (TRR) are scheduled and monitors execution. • Works at the Release Train Level. 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