Capability Integration and Delivery (CID) Product Owner, Secret

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Product Owner to lead the Capability Integration and Delivery (CID) team in defining, prioritizing, and delivering mission-critical capabilities. This role requires a strategic thinker who can bridge the gap between operational requirements and technical delivery while working in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Vision

• Define and communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap for CID capabilities
• Align product development with mission objectives and user needs
• Conduct market analysis and competitive assessments to inform product decisions
• Establish success metrics and key performance indicators for capability delivery
• Lead product planning sessions and stakeholder alignment meetings

Requirements Management

• Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and prioritize capability requirements
• Translate operational needs into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria
• Maintain and prioritize the product backlog based on mission value and strategic importance
• Conduct regular backlog refinement sessions with development teams
• Ensure traceability from high-level requirements to delivered capabilities

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as primary liaison between end users, operational teams, and development teams
• Facilitate regular stakeholder reviews and feedback sessions
• Manage expectations and communicate product progress to leadership
• Coordinate with other Product Owners to ensure integrated capability delivery
• Support customer demonstrations and capability showcases

Agile Leadership

• Lead sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives for CID development teams
• Make real-time decisions on scope, priority, and trade-offs during development
• Collaborate closely with Scrum Masters to ensure team effectiveness
• Champion agile principles and practices within the product organization
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization

Delivery Management

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of integrated capabilities from concept to deployment
• Coordinate integration activities across multiple development teams and vendors
• Manage capability releases and deployment planning
• Ensure quality standards and acceptance criteria are met before release
• Monitor post-deployment performance and user adoption

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in product management, systems integration, or related roles
• Secret Security Clearance
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with agile development methodologies
• Experience with complex system integration and capability delivery
• Security+ Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field
• Certified Product Owner (CPO) or equivalent agile certification
• Experience in defense, intelligence, or government contracting environments
• Background in systems engineering or technical program management
• Knowledge of government acquisition processes and compliance requirements
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern software architectures

Salary range for the position is $153,000 - $173,000 per year. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge. We also offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.

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