Senior Product Owner

The ideal candidate will bring experience driving all phases of programs, projects, and products from inception through completion. May be responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. May participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes, and coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program products, leading product review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Develops new products or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies product problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the product from technical, development, and administrative areas.

• Acts as primary customer, subcontractor, and team member interface for assigned product lines and products.

• Establishes, maintains, and nurtures strong working relationships with key customer stakeholders.

• Manages one or more products of large size and complexity; supervises professional and technical personnel performing in their customary disciplines.

• Maintains aggressive efforts to achieve objectives.

• Prepares manpower staffing plans, including skill and labor mix, to support contract operations. May be responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff.

• Monitors contract, subcontract, and funding; prepares forecasts of program financial performance.

• Acquires follow-on business associated with areas of responsibility and supports new business development by leading major proposals personally, or through subordinate program/project managers.

• Bachelor's with 15+ years (or commensurate experience)

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Deep familiarity and experience delivering products for Federal customers, especially the Veteran Affairs Administration (VA)

• Experience delivering large scale customer facing applications delivering critical services

• Experience driving product development leveraging Agile Scrum

• Familiar with MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Slack, and MS Teams

• Exposure to VA's VHA, VBA, NCA, and BVA sectors

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?