Job Information
BAE Systems Scrum Master / Project Manager in Herndon, Virginia
Job Description
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 government, 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.
Job Summary
BAE Systems is seeking a highly organized and missionfocused Scrum Master / Agile Delivery Coordinator to support program execution across multiple technical workstreams. This role partners closely with a Program Manager to ensure delivery excellence, maintain Agile rigor, and translate program objectives into actionable, welldefined work. The ideal candidate brings strong facilitation skills, a disciplined approach to process, and a commitment to enabling teams to deliver highquality capabilities that support customer and mission needs.
Backlog & Work Definition
Collaborate with the Program Manager, product owners, and engineering leads to decompose program requirements into clear, testable user stories
Facilitate backlog refinement sessions to ensure work is prioritized, properly scoped, and aligned with contractual and program objectives
Maintain backlog integrity, ensuring acceptance criteria, dependencies, and readiness standards are consistently met
Track story progress and ensure accurate, timely updates within approved work management tools
Team Facilitation & Daily Execution
Lead daily standups and Agile ceremonies, ensuring disciplined execution and alignment to sprint goals
Identify impediments and coordinate with crossfunctional partners to drive timely resolution
Promote transparency, accountability, and continuous communication across the team
Reinforce Agile best practices and support a culture of continuous improvement
Sprint Planning & Delivery Coordination
Prepare and facilitate sprint planning, estimation, retrospectives, and related Agile events
Support the Program Manager in translating programlevel milestones into achievable sprintlevel plans
Monitor team velocity, capacity, and performance metrics to guide realistic commitments
Track dependencies, risks, and crossteam impacts, escalating issues as appropriate
Reporting & Stakeholder Communication
Maintain dashboards, burndown charts, and status reports to provide clear visibility to program leadership and stakeholders
Support release readiness activities, including documentation, testing coordination, and compliance with program processes
Ensure alignment with BAE Systems engineering, quality, and program management standards
Who Thrives in This Role
Individuals who bring structure, clarity, and calm to complex environments
Professionals who enjoy partnering closely with Program Managers to drive predictable, highquality delivery
Facilitators who can balance Agile flexibility with the rigor required in defense and missioncritical programs
Teamoriented contributors who value collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's Degree
At least 11 years of experience as a Scrum Master, Project Manager, or similar role
Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and practical delivery experience
Proven ability to facilitate crossfunctional teams and drive disciplined execution
Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, and/or comparable Agile management tools
Excellent communication, organization, and problemsolving skills
Ability to work in a fastpaced, cross-functional, and highly technical environment
Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or highly regulated programs
Understanding of systems engineering or software development lifecycles
Ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and influence without authority
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM) preferred
Project Management Certification (PMP)
Experience with Microsoft Azure Environments
Experience with creating reports in Microsoft Power BI
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317
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.
Scrum Master / Project Manager
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