Software Product Owner (PO)

About the role

The Software Product Owner (PO) will support the MJAT Project Office, focusing on U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps, and FMS RPA training, as well as other RPA-related software development and integration activities. The position involves translating customer and mission needs into actionable software requirements, working closely with various stakeholders, and managing software releases.

Responsibilities

• Translate operational needs, customer requirements, system requirements, and program objectives into clear and actionable software features and user stories.
• Serve as a liaison between program management, software development, system engineers, software test, customers/stakeholders, third party agencies, and other JSIL teams.
• Review/understand Systems Engineering concepts/designs and provide guidance to the development team.
• Support Agile/SCRUM activities, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coordinate software release planning and help establish release objectives, priorities, schedules, and acceptance criteria.
• Maintain all software information, requirements, defects, and work items using Azure DevOps, GitLab, or similar development tools.
• Evaluate software deficiencies, enhancement requests, and system issues and determine appropriate release priorities and disposition in coordination with engineering and program leadership.
• Draft/review software release documentation for Change Control Board (Software Version Descriptions, Test Reports, Release Notes, Pre-Fielding Briefs, CCB slides).
• Develop and deliver software roadmaps, release plans, and status reports, presentations, and other program artifacts for program management and technical stakeholders.
• Analyze customer feedback, software performance, test results, and development progress to identify opportunities for product improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree (or advanced degree) from an accredited college (ABET preferred) in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or the hard sciences.
• Additional technical experience can be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of professional experience.
• Experience creating and managing software releases.
• Extensive experience with scheduling using MS Project.
• Familiarity with the Azure DevOps or GitLab.
• Strong customer facing background.

Qualifications

• Self-Driven, highly organized personality.
• Experience supporting RPAs, GCS, autonomy, command and control, or mission systems.
• Possess the ability to work directly with site representatives, government customers, or mission stakeholders.
• Eager for a challenge.
• Detail oriented with strong communication skills.
• Experiences with modern Software Development practices.
• Experience with Technical Writing.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines.

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 clearly and tactfully.
• Interact with a diverse array of customers and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work independently with accountability for accurate and complete results.
• Be extremely organized and exceptionally detail oriented.
• Work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Be energized by a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to communicate with others effectively.
• Analyze information and respond appropriately.
• Manage time wisely and prioritize tasks.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Multi-task in a pleasant manner.
• Work well under pressure.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.