Returning Candidate? Log back in! Software Product Owner / Software Engineer Location US-VA-Arlington ID 2025-2754 Category Software & Systems Development Position Type Full-Time Remote No Clearance Required Top Secret/SCI Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

As the Software Product Owner / Software Engineer you will:

Product Vision and Strategy: Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for assigned software products or features, aligning with specific DoD mission objectives, operational requirements, and relevant regulations.Stakeholder Management: Engage and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including military personnel, government civilians, and other contractors, to understand their needs, gather requirements, manage expectations, and ensure alignment with mission goals.Product Backlog Management: Own and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring it reflects user stories, technical requirements driven by DoD specifications, and mission value. Maintain traceability to operational needs and system requirements.Technical Understanding: Possess a strong understanding of software development processes, technologies relevant to DoD systems (e.g., cybersecurity protocols, data handling requirements, specific platforms), and system architectures often employed within the defense sector.User Focus: Deeply understand the unique needs and operational context of military and government users through direct interaction, requirements documentation, and understanding of military doctrine and procedures.Agile Leadership: Act as the primary point of contact for the development team, providing clear guidance, making timely decisions within the constraints of government processes, and fostering a collaborative agile environment.Sprint Planning and Execution: Actively participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring alignment with project timelines and DoD milestones.Acceptance Criteria: Define clear and concise acceptance criteria that align with DoD standards, security requirements, and operational use cases. Ensure delivered features meet these stringent criteria.Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze product performance metrics relevant to DoD operations, identify areas for improvement, and iterate on the product based on data and feedback from users and stakeholders.Compliance and Security: Maintain a strong understanding of and adherence to relevant DoD policies, security regulations (e.g., NIST 800-53), and compliance requirements throughout the product lifecycle.Documentation: Contribute to the creation and maintenance of necessary documentation in accordance with DoD standards and contractual obligations. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.

Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Product Owner or in a similar product management role within a software development environment, with significant experience working on projects for the Department of Defense or other government agencies.Proven track record of successfully defining, launching, and iterating on software products within the constraints of government contracting and regulations.Strong understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and their application in a DoD context.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical and programmatic information to both technical and non-technical DoD stakeholders.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with cross-functional teams, including government personnel and other contractors.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions while considering the unique operational needs of the DoD.Experience using product management and collaboration tools (e.g., GitLab, Confluence, GitLab DevOps).Preferred: Certified in at least one Agile SAFe certifications EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status Options ApplyApplySubmit a ReferralRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Application FAQs

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