Job Description

Product Owner

VSolvit is seeking an experienced and driven Product Owner to lead agile product development efforts for government and defense programs. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with hands-on experience translating business needs into technical requirements, managing product backlogs, and engaging cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum or SAFe frameworks. This role requires an active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to operate in fast-paced, regulated environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. As with any position, additional expectations exist. Some of these include, but are not limited to, adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisor(s), staying focused on the assigned tasks, and completing other tasks as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Product Owner or Proxy Product Owner for agile development teams supporting mission-critical government programs
• Define and communicate a clear product vision, roadmap, and release strategy to both development teams and stakeholders
• Elicit, document, and prioritize business and technical requirements through close collaboration with stakeholders
• Write user stories, acceptance criteria, and maintain a well-groomed product backlog aligned with stakeholder priorities
• Act as the voice of the customer and end users, ensuring the delivered product meets functional and non-functional expectations
• Collaborate with Scrum Masters, developers, testers, and other team members in Agile/Scrum or SAFe environments
• Facilitate backlog grooming, sprint planning, and product demos
• Work within Jira, Confluence, and version control systems to manage requirements and documentation
• Provide timely updates and support decision-making for government and contractor stakeholders

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Proxy Product Owner in Agile/Scrum or SAFe environments
• Demonstrated success in defining and communicating product vision and roadmaps
• Expertise in requirement gathering, user story writing, and backlog prioritization
• Experience translating complex technical concepts into actionable stories for development teams
• Strong organizational skills in fast-paced environments with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent facilitation, collaboration, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and familiarity with version control systems
• If applicable: If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. government, a post-employment ethics letter will be required if employment with VSolvit is offered

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting government programs or working in highly regulated industries.
• SAFe PO/PM or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification.
• Experience in software development lifecycle (SDLC) projects in defense, healthcare, or intelligence environments.

Company Summary

Join the VSolvit Team! Founded in 2006, VSolvit (pronounced 'We Solve It') is a technology services provider that specializes in cybersecurity, cloud computing, geographic information systems (GIS), business intelligence (BI) systems, data warehousing, engineering services, and custom database and application development. VSolvit is an award winning WOSB, CA CDB, MBE, WBE, and CMMI Level 3 certified company. We offer a customizable health benefits program that best meets the needs of its employees. Offering may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long and short-term disability and other insurance products, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401K Retirement Plan options, Tuition Reimbursement, and assorted voluntary benefits. Our goal is to grow together and enjoy the work that we do as a team. VSolvit LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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