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Project Manager / Scrum Master

Full Time

Herndon VA 20170 USA

Posted 08/29/2025

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BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to join our technology-based program supporting a key government customer. This program will deliver engineering services for network infrastructure as well as sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure including end-point devices, data center hosted servers, multi-Cloud services as well as virtualized applications, and storage systems. Enterprise Computing Engineering services include modern application technology including containerized solutions with orchestrated workflow that function both on customer premise, and via remote Cloud services. Network infrastructure engineering services are comprised of core infrastructure, voice and video engineering, field engineering, application management and development for networks, network analytics, firewalls, network access controls and bandwidth service delivery. This is a fast paced, challenging, and career rewarding experience to recruit and develop provide top talent and solutions on one of the most complex and high profile programs within the government customer community

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

The scrum master serves to facilitate scrum to the larger team by ensuring the scrum framework is followed. They are committed to the scrum methodology, agile principles, and best practices but should also remain flexible and open to opportunities for the team to improve their workflow. The government customer requires a scrum master with a unique set of soft skills to effectively fulfill the role. Here are some of the key skills and qualities required.

We are actively seeking to fill a position within this Job category with candidates that have a minimum of a minimum of 11 years' experience Bachelor's or Master s Degree are preferred in one or more of the disciplines described below where specific skills may include the following.

JIRA expertise required

• Leadership: Must exhibit leadership qualities without being authoritative. They lead by serving the team and facilitating their self-organization

• Effective communication: Clear and transparent communication is crucial. Scrum masters ensure all team members and stakeholders understand the project's status, goals, and obstacles

• Problem-solving: Candidate will often deal with impediments and conflicts. They must be adept at problem-solving and finding solutions to keep the team on track

• Adaptability: Candidate should be adaptable and open to change. They need to adjust to the evolving needs of the team and the project

• Technical knowledge: While not mandatory, having a technical background can be beneficial, especially when working with development teams. It allows scrum master to better understand the technical challenges faced by the team

• Perform Quality and Assurance (Q&A)

• Configuration Management

• Perform version control of documents

• Document changes in processes and SOPs

• Work with users and team members to review As Is process and define To Be process; identify pain points and areas of improvement

In Addition:

• You will provide process and business change management, business systems support, data analytics and catalog ordering and development support. Key areas of development are the integration and operational development of Cloud tools and Cloud technologies

• Use PMF and Agile methodologies to manage projects leveraging JIRA, Hive, ServiceNow and other enterprise tools products

• Oversee sprint planning, utilize gathered and analyzed technical information and perform daily Agile scrum. Maintain individual project schedules and schedule forecasts

• Maintain individual project schedules and schedule forecasts

• Manage and ensure all project issues are resolved promptly to avoid negative impact to the budget or schedule

• Autonomous approach that provides guidance and leadership to the sponsor and their management stakeholders

• Provide communication that leads to the understanding of deadlines, assignments and objectives across all enterprise stakeholders

• Identify risks and documents program progress including implementation, timelines, issues, risks, quality and successes measures to meet contractual requirements

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• PMP, Agile, ITIL or other related Certifications

• Quality processes including ISO, Six Sigma, CMMi

• Familiarity with service catalog, IT Gateway, ESP, JIRA, Hive and SharePoint

• Expertise and knowledge in the entire development system life cycle

• Strong track record of understanding and interest in current and emerging technologies

• Experience working with the government

• Perform Quality and Assurance (Q&A)

• Configuration Management

• Data Analysis: ability to identify, control, record, report, audit and verify/validate Configuration Item (CI) attributes

• Experience with data comparison, migration and planning

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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Location Herndon, VA, 20170, United States

Categories Engineering

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Project Manager / Scrum Master

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