Experience Modernization Team (XMT) Product Owner (PO)

i3 is seeking a highly skilled Experience Modernization Team (XMT) Product Owner (PO) to define and deliver NexGen Air and Missile Defense Product Solutions. The role operates at the intersection of user research, design, and mission context, ensuring solutions are grounded in a deep, holistic understanding of real warfighter needs. The ideal candidate will bridge technical execution and program strategy, driving the suitability of experimental capabilities for implementation into the IBCS program.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with leadership when products are ready to push into the development process.
• Prioritize user research, studies, and suitability evaluations in coordination with Program Management for PIs and sprints.
• Deliver technical briefings and demonstrations to leadership, offering COAs and impact analysis.
• Assist with technical roadmap for implementation and integration of efforts based on maturity and suitability of design.
• Serve as a bridge between PAE Fires stakeholders, Users, and the experience modernization team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or advanced degree) from an accredited college (ABET preferred) in engineering, the sciences, or mathematics.
• Minimum of 10 years combined Government/DoD experience in performing the essential duties listed above.
• Fluency in the Microsoft Office toolset.
• Proficiency with the Atlassian toolset (Jira/Confluence) for backlog management and Microsoft Office for professional deliverables.
• Good understanding of engineering practices within Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), user research, and UX/UI design.
• Active clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• US citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge in IBCS, PATRIOT, MEADS, THAAD, C2BMC, or AEGIS.
• Prior Product Owner of a SW development SCRUM team.
• Experience leading user-centered design practices, including design of experiments, collection methods, and post-analysis.

Skills

• Knowledge of office administration and procedures.
• Exceptional judgment capabilities and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills; ability to clearly communicate in discussions and written documents, and to deliver feedback tactfully.
• Ability to interact professionally with a diverse array of customers and staff.
• Work independently with accountability for accurate and complete results.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
• Work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Energized by a fast-paced work environment.
• Analyze information and respond appropriately.
• Manage time wisely and prioritize tasks.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Multi-task effectively in a pleasant manner.
• Work well under pressure.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Schedule

Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Benefits

• Long-term financial security as a team member owner.
• Higher job satisfaction and greater job security.
• Personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Great company culture.
• Excellent insurance coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Generous PTO.
• Health and wellness incentives.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement.
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares.