SAFe Product Owner
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We are seeking professionals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment where problem-solving, critical thinking, and a holistic approach to serving the mission are key. Our program operates within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). An aptitude and enthusiasm for continuous learning, improvement, and cyber security is a must! Role & Responsibilities: The SAFe Product Owner plays a critical role in driving product development, collaborating closely with business stakeholders and the Agile team to define and prioritize user stories that deliver customer and business value. The Product Owner translates Agile Release Train (ART) goals into actionable backlog items, ensures alignment and manages dependencies with other ART teams, and acts as the voice of the customer throughout the development lifecycle. The SAFe Product Owner will tactically manage 1 Agile delivery team. The Product Owner will create and curate the product backlog based on user needs, stakeholder priorities, and technical feasibility. They will use SAFe Agile best practices to ensure the team delivers high-quality working software. The Product Owner will act as the "face" of the team and serve as the primary point of integration among the delivery team, stakeholders, vendors, and other teams in the organization. They will remain aware of industry trends in cybersecurity tools, technologies, and processes associated with a robust, reliable, and mature service offering. These responsibilities all contribute to a secure and high-performance cybersecurity platform., Title: Product Owner Location: Merrifield, VA (3x/week) Duration: Initial 6 month contract with extensions Compensation: $65-71/HR W2 Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders …
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Requirements
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Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain DHS Public Trust Suitability
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At least 5 years' experience managing similar technical products and services, with a preference for Agile development environments. This experience must include holding teams accountable for meeting both functional and non-functional requirements (e.g., scalability, predictability, performance, maintainability, usability, security)
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At least 5 years' experience managing complex product requirements in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment, including vendor and prime/sub partner engagements
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Excellent written, oral communication, and presentation skills
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Superior leadership, project management, customer service, and interpersonal skills
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Industry-accepted Agile certification: Product Owner, Product Manager, Scrum Master, or similar. Hands-on experience delivering in agile environments
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Familiarity with core cybersecurity concepts, risk considerations, and secure development practices.