Business Analyst IV

Location: Omaha or Greenwood Village • Duration: 1 year contract (potential contract-to-hire)

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Senior Product Owner to support Agile Release Train (ART) delivery within a SAFe environment. This role owns the team backlog, defines user stories, and ensures the development team delivers value aligned with the product vision and roadmap set by the Product Manager. Strong analytical skills, deep Agile experience, and a solid understanding of cloud technologies are essential. Experience with government systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Product Manager to understand the product vision, roadmap, and features.
• Own and manage the team backlog; prioritize user stories to maximize value delivery.
• Define clear and actionable user stories with acceptance criteria.
• Participate in PI (Program Increment) planning, system demos, and inspect & adapt workshops.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure alignment and clarity on requirements.
• Serve as the voice of the customer within the Agile team, ensuring solutions meet business needs.
• Support cross-functional collaboration across teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in a technical environment.
• Strong proficiency in Agile/Scrum and SAFe methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work with technical architects, business resources, and clients to drive decisions.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with or within government systems or regulated environments.
• Background in enterprise SaaS or platform products.
• SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certification or equivalent.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Information Systems, Project Management, Software Engineering, or similar.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.