Product Owner (req-309)

About the role

Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem‑solving and communication. Our core capabilities are top‑tier program and project management, data analytics, and audit services, supported by an integrated approach to operational excellence. We operate with an all‑in mindset, fostering shared values of integrity, ownership, growth, and purpose for employees, customers, partners, and communities. Success is achieved by listening, leading with empathy, upholding high ethical standards, working hard, having fun, and empowering innovative, trusted results. We are looking for a dynamic Product Owner to join our team! The Product Owner will work alongside a team of highly skilled engineers in the development of AI applications supporting the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The candidate will collaborate closely with the customer to identify needs, explore expansion opportunities, and thrive in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with agency mission objectives and contract requirements.
• Own and prioritize the product backlog, writing clear user stories and acceptance criteria that translate stakeholder needs into actionable development tasks.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between government program stakeholders, contracting officer representatives (CORs), and internal delivery teams.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint review, retrospectives) and partner with Scrum Masters to remove delivery blockers.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI/ML tools, for applicability to government modernization efforts and present recommendations to leadership and clients.
• Define success metrics and KPIs for product initiatives and report progress to program leadership and government sponsors.
• Ensure delivered capabilities comply with applicable federal IT standards, security requirements, and accessibility guidelines (e.g., Section 508, NIST, FedRAMP as applicable).

Requirements

• An active Secret or above clearance is required.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or equivalent role, ideally within federal or other highly regulated environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with or supporting the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), including familiarity with DLA IT systems, program stakeholders, business processes, and agency‑specific procurement or compliance requirements.
• Experience managing a product backlog and working within Agile/Scrum or SAFe delivery frameworks.
• Strong understanding of the federal procurement lifecycle, including RFIs, RFPs, and proposal development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to government clients and senior leadership.

Pay

The annual salary range for this role is $137,448.00 – $167,256.00. Final offers consider location, qualifications, experience, and skills.

Benefits

• Performance Bonuses
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan (Traditional and ROTH)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Program
• Community Outreach Initiatives