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Top Secret/SCI
$132,962 - $226,035
Unspecified
Engineering - Systems
Herndon, VA (On-Site/Office)
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 mission-focused 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, well-defined work. The ideal candidate brings strong facilitation skills, a disciplined approach to process, and a commitment to enabling teams to deliver high-quality capabilities that support customer and mission needs.
Backlog & Work Definition
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
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.
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 mission-focused 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, well-defined work. The ideal candidate brings strong facilitation skills, a disciplined approach to process, and a commitment to enabling teams to deliver high-quality 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
- Lead daily standups and Agile ceremonies, ensuring disciplined execution and alignment to sprint goals
- Identify impediments and coordinate with cross-functional 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
- Prepare and facilitate sprint planning, estimation, retrospectives, and related Agile events
- Support the Program Manager in translating program-level milestones into achievable sprint-level plans
- Monitor team velocity, capacity, and performance metrics to guide realistic commitments
- Track dependencies, risks, and cross-team impacts, escalating issues as appropriate
- 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
- Individuals who bring structure, clarity, and calm to complex environments
- Professionals who enjoy partnering closely with Program Managers to drive predictable, high-quality delivery
- Facilitators who can balance Agile flexibility with the rigor required in defense and mission-critical programs
- Team-oriented contributors who value collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree
- At least 6 years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coordinator, or similar role
- Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and practical delivery experience
- Proven ability to facilitate cross-functional teams and drive disciplined execution
- Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, and/or comparable Agile management tools
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, 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
- Experience with Microsoft Azure Environments
- Experience with creating reports in Microsoft Power BI
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
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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At BAE Systems, our ethos is etched in purpose – a purpose that binds us to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. Guided by unwavering commitment, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our defenders, fostering an environment where purpose isn’t just a statement, it’s our shared heartbeat.
