cFocus Software Incorporated
Release Manager II - HHS STIM
cFocus Software Incorporated, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Description: Release Manager II
Key Responsibilities
Lead release lifecycle activities including go/no-go planning, release documentation, coordination with development and QA teams, risk mitigation, and executive reporting. Serve as primary point of contact with HHS Operating Divisions (OpDivs) during release cycles, providing updates, collecting feedback, and ensuring deployment readiness. Maintain the master enterprise GRC platform and application release calendar, including schedules for patches, use case deployments, and integration changes. Organize stakeholder demonstrations and technical walkthroughs to ensure delivered functionality aligns with business expectations and compliance requirements. Oversee risk mitigation planning and scope control for all features, enhancements, and emergency fixes introduced into the enterprise GRC platform and application. Define and validate deployment checklists, rollback procedures, and change control documentation aligned with HHS governance. Use tools such as ServiceNow or Remedy to track tickets, document release issues, and manage communications across teams. Collaborate with HHS Cloud and Platform (HCAP) Laboratory Administrators, Database Administrators, and QA leads for pre-release validation and production migration planning. Document and archive release notes, test results, signoffs, and impact assessments to ensure audit readiness. Ensure compliance with the Enterprise Performance Lifecycle (EPLC) and defined Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) policies, including documenting design, implementation, testing, deployment, rollback, and lessons learned. Qualifications
At least 8 years of release and stakeholder engagement management experience in federal IT environments, including at least 3 years supporting the Enterprise GRC platform and application. Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Information Technology, Business, or a related field. Preferred certifications include Archer Certified Associate, ITIL, Certified Scrum Master, or Change Management Professional. Demonstrated familiarity with HHS lifecycle documentation standards, FISMA-mandated change tracking, and policy-driven system governance. Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills to coordinate and lead activities across cross-functional teams and federal stakeholders. Familiarity with Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL)-based change tracking and structured compliance workflows is preferred.
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Key Responsibilities
Lead release lifecycle activities including go/no-go planning, release documentation, coordination with development and QA teams, risk mitigation, and executive reporting. Serve as primary point of contact with HHS Operating Divisions (OpDivs) during release cycles, providing updates, collecting feedback, and ensuring deployment readiness. Maintain the master enterprise GRC platform and application release calendar, including schedules for patches, use case deployments, and integration changes. Organize stakeholder demonstrations and technical walkthroughs to ensure delivered functionality aligns with business expectations and compliance requirements. Oversee risk mitigation planning and scope control for all features, enhancements, and emergency fixes introduced into the enterprise GRC platform and application. Define and validate deployment checklists, rollback procedures, and change control documentation aligned with HHS governance. Use tools such as ServiceNow or Remedy to track tickets, document release issues, and manage communications across teams. Collaborate with HHS Cloud and Platform (HCAP) Laboratory Administrators, Database Administrators, and QA leads for pre-release validation and production migration planning. Document and archive release notes, test results, signoffs, and impact assessments to ensure audit readiness. Ensure compliance with the Enterprise Performance Lifecycle (EPLC) and defined Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) policies, including documenting design, implementation, testing, deployment, rollback, and lessons learned. Qualifications
At least 8 years of release and stakeholder engagement management experience in federal IT environments, including at least 3 years supporting the Enterprise GRC platform and application. Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Information Technology, Business, or a related field. Preferred certifications include Archer Certified Associate, ITIL, Certified Scrum Master, or Change Management Professional. Demonstrated familiarity with HHS lifecycle documentation standards, FISMA-mandated change tracking, and policy-driven system governance. Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills to coordinate and lead activities across cross-functional teams and federal stakeholders. Familiarity with Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL)-based change tracking and structured compliance workflows is preferred.
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