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IT Project Manager (SME)

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026

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.

We are looking for an experienced IT Program Manager to join our technology-based program supporting a key functional program area providing full lifecycle engineering support for systems monitoring and applications management services that provide systems alerts, including monitoring for enterprise system performance and availability and providing guidance and engineering for upgrades, systems modifications, and updates. The functional area also provides operational support for applications deployed across the sponsor's enterprise, including release management configuration management and data analysis.

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.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
We are looking for and ITPM with a minimum of 16 years' experience with A Bachelor's or Master’s Degree with the following experience:
  • Professional certification in Project Management Professional (PMI PMP), or Agile
  • Proven experience with Agile methodologies
  • Infrastructure Engineering, Operations, Software Development, Security, and Close Support
  • Experience as a Scrum Master using Lean Agile, setting up Jira projects, and facilitating division-level sprint planning
  • Ability to monitor multiple projects, identify risks, and communicate effectively to customers, stakeholders, and project teams
  • Outstanding communication skills, articulating complex issues to various audiences
  • Experience leading and managing enterprise-level projects using Project Management Framework (PMF) or Lean Agile
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities, and identify programmatic challenges and mitigation strategies
  • Experience leading infrastructure engineering projects using Agile methodology and recommending changes for project success
  • Experience with release planning, scheduling, and execution in alignment with established change management and security policies.
  • Experieice defining and implementing CI/CD best practices to improve deployment efficiency, automation, and
    release quality.
  • Experience working with DevSecOps, Cloud , DBA, and application teams to support environment
    readiness and production releases.
  • Experience collaborationg cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Leadership teams to align release goals, schedules, and dependencies, ensuring timely deployments


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Agile, ITIL or other related Certifications
  • Quality processes including ISO, Six Sigma, CMMi
  • Knowledge in the entire development system life cycle
  • Strong track record of understanding and interest in current and emerging technologies
  • Creating and managing a shared pool of internal and subcontract resources
  • Experience working with the stakeholders at all levels of the organization
  • Experience managing software releases within an Agile SDLC environment,
    ensuring scalable, repeatable, and high-quality deliveries to a global customer base.


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.

Salary : $149,603 - $254,317

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