IT Project Manager SME

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 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 IT Project Manager/Scrum Master to lead a software development team supporting a key government customer. In this high impact role, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of a mission-critical software product.
In this position you will be required to:

• Collaborate with mission partners across Mission Centers and Directorates.
• Communicate with a wide range of audiences including Senior Leadership, Product Owner(s), Stakeholders, Project Managers, Developers, Designers, Users and other service partners.
• Be the focal point for the staff and contractor development team as well as the User Interface/User Experience team.
• Deliver support documentation related to procedures, guides and aides that support the project and its members and/or partners
• Provide briefing support to customer including the creating and maintaining roadmaps
• Support system accreditation efforts by working with partners and security, providing documentation as needed
• As the Scrum Master, work alongside system designers and development team to clarify requirements, translating them to Jira tickets (Milestones, MVIs, Epics, Stories, Tasks, Bugs).
• Author user and system requirements
• Create velocity plans
• Conduct Scrum rituals (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives, etc...)
• Coordinate meetings, including organizing meeting minutes and action items
• Support the test team with testing user-based features and be able to recognize and articulate bugs/discrepancies.
• Develop best practices for managing the application/program
• Support ad hoc actions related to the project as requested by the customer

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of sixteen (16) year's relevant experience required.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 6 years of experience as a Project Manager or in a related role.
• Strong technical literacy with a solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Proficiency with managing projects in Jira and Confluence (Milestones, MVIs, Epics, Stories, etc...)
• Proficient in Agile and Scrum Methodologies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and business analysis tools (e.g., Visio or similar).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Provide risk and dependency management
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with diverse teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep understanding of customer access control policies
• Understanding of eCables ecosystem

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Certification
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Familiarity with AWS
• Experience in AI capabilities within customer space and/or commercial

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.
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.