Agile Project Manager with Security Clearance

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Job Description Agile Project Manager
BAE Systems Intelligence & Security designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. BAE Systems is the independent and unbiased weapon systems integration agent for the US Navy's Strategic Systems Program (SSP). We perform a variety of roles within the bounds of Systems Engineering & Integration, Lifecycle Logistics, and Information Technology / Information Management. As a critical member of our team, you will have the opportunity to be a part of SSP's Digital Engineering transformation for complex system design and development efforts by applying agile tools in a system engineering environment to support SSP's adoption of agile principles and practices to enable greater adaptability, efficiency, and collaboration to deliver value to the mission. BAE Systems has an immediate need for a highly qualified Agile PM with experience helping organizations transition to agile project management. The successful candidate will perform as a Scrum Master/Agile champion within a complex System of Systems (SoS) environment. This position works closely with multiple teams of digital modelers in a Scrum of Scrums to ensure that the work progresses on schedule, within budget, and to a high standard of quality. Additionally, you will serve as a coach and mentor to the team by helping to foster a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring that the team is meeting its objectives consistently. In this role, you will work with the Architecture Technical Lead and the SSP customer, tracking and communicating status in real time and elevating risks and dependencies as needed for action. You are the point person responsible for understanding the big development picture and bridging the needs of the customer, the team, and management. Expectations of this role:
Utilize agile methodology values, principles, and practices to effectively plan, manage, and deliver solutions and new capabilities
Schedule and lead PI Planning, Backlog Refinement, sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives, collaborating with all teams involved to ensure deliverables are prioritized and met
Collect and monitor metrics and trends using Jira and/or Confluence
Effectively and accurately communicate with the customer, team members and internal leadership on status, risks, and issues
Perform as a Servant Leader to identify and resolve impediments, finding creative ways to solve problems
Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration, while managing team capacity
Ensure that goals, scope, and product backlog items are understood and can be fulfilled by the team
Promote continuous improvement through retrospectives and feedback sessions
Ability to adapt to quickly to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
Ability to anticipate the customer's needs and work to exceed their expectations
Require little to no supervision - proactive approach to issue identification and resolution
Train, mentor, and support teams to follow agile values, principles, and practices Required Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelor's Degree and at least six years of related/relevant work experience as an agile project manager/scrum master, preferably in a Scrum of Scrums environment or Master's Degree and at least 4 years of related/relevant work experience as a scrum master, preferably in a Scrum of Scrums environment Scrum Master certification from Scrum Alliance or Scrum.org and/or Agile PM certification from PMI
Strong knowledge and experience of Atlassian tools such as Confluence and Jira
Experience transitioning organizations to agile from typical waterfall methodology
Experience implementing Agile principles and practices within non software development projects
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills PMP certification
Scrum Professional or Agile Coach certification
JQL/Jira Administration
Experience with DoD or Federal government environments
Systems Engineering or Digital Modeling experience
Knowledge of MBSE modeling languages, frameworks, and tools such as SysML, DoDAF, UML, Cameo
INCOSE and/or OCSMP Certification Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $112420 - $191070 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. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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