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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Product Owner (O&M Escalation) - **Company:** Hathiant LLC - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** ASP.NET, XML Schema, Agile Methodology, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Vulnerability Management, Web Applications, Adobe, Information Technology, Smart Forms, Plan of Action and Milestones - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1ef649dfcbd3ad05 ## About the Role The selected candidate will support the operation, maintenance, enhancement, modernization, security, performance, and user experience of the Grants.gov system. This work supports a mission-critical federal platform used by applicants, grantors, federal agencies, and partner systems across the grants lifecycle. Candidates should be comfortable working in a structured federal IT environment with strong emphasis on service continuity, stakeholder responsiveness, documentation, quality, security, accessibility, and disciplined delivery. Ideal candidates will bring experience supporting federal IT programs, public-facing web applications, grants management systems, cloud-hosted environments, Agile/SDLC delivery, system operations, application support, testing, cybersecurity, communications, or related technical and program functions. Prior experience with Grants.gov, federal grants systems, HHS, government shared services, or high-volume public-sector platforms is strongly preferred. Preferred Grants.gov / Federal Grants Experience, * Bachelors degree in information technology, computer science, or related preferred. * Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, backlog management, and sprint planning. * Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. * Deep understanding of user experience and market trends. * 5 years or more of related experience required., Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. * Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. ## Description * System-to-system interfaces supporting applicant systems, grantor systems, partner systems, or external federal integrations. * Federal forms development, Adobe/XDP/PDF forms, XML schemas, web forms, form validation, and Section 508 accessibility. * HHS, OMB, GAO, OIG, congressional data calls, federal stakeholder reporting, or executive-level federal communications. * Federal cloud, ATO, POA&M remediation, vulnerability management, disaster recovery, and operational continuity. 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