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Scrum Master (SME)

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/21/2026

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.

The successful experienced Scrum Master will implement and maintain the Scrum framework, coaching others to understand it, enabling the team to continuously improve. The individual will work closely with the Sponsor to ensure the work progresses on schedule and achieves the goals of the organization. The individual will work with the ServiceNow Dev team to maintain the existing Scaled Agile practices while assisting other Scrum Masters across the Org to implement and and coach the teams to apply the Scaled Agile principles to meet strategic objectives.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and 16 years related work experience or equivalent experience is required

Required experience includes:

  • Established scrum process and practices using a Scaled Agile methodology
  • Facilitated Agile ceremonies such as scrums, agile planning, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives
  • Facilitated discussions with Product Owner, scrum teams, Customers, stakeholders, and others
  • Trained teammates to leverage Agile and Scrum tools, techniques, goals, and principles to achieve Organizational success
  • Identified and removed impediments to team success by identifying blockers, communicating with stakeholders, and resolving conflict
  • Maintained transparency in work reports with regular updates to stakeholders
  • Facilitated continuous improvement


Required quals include:

  • Active Advances Scrum Master Certification from Scrum Alliance or SAFe
  • Deep knowledge, expertise and experience serving as a Scrum Master
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills to include briefings, placemats, and other related artifacts
  • Experience writing, reviewing and synthesizing technical requirements for technical projects
  • Demonstrated history of working with independence and motivation


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and ServiceNow in the Sponsor's environment


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.

Salary : $146,670 - $249,330

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