Agile Product Owner

Trinzic; Beavercreek Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking an experienced Agile Product Owner to bridge government stakeholders, systems engineers, and software teams, translating mission requirements into actionable backlogs for cloud-native capabilities.

Role supports enterprise modernization, software factories, and transformation efforts, leveraging Agile/Scrum standards to align with priorities and technical guidelines. Security clearance is required for the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience serving as a Product Owner, Product Manager, Systems Engineer, or similar Agile leadership role.
• Experience managing Agile backlogs, user stories, acceptance criteria, and sprint planning activities.
• Experience working with software development teams in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience translating technical requirements into actionable development work.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex systems engineering objectives and cloud-native designs into prioritized product backlogs and user stories.
• Define, refine, and prioritize features based on mission value, technical risk, and stakeholder priorities.
• Maintain product roadmaps and sprint backlogs supporting modernization initiatives.
• Deliver sprint reviews and backlog status updates to government leadership.
• Ensure delivered capabilities meet operational requirements and engineering standards.

Skills

Agile leadership

Backlog management

User stories & acceptance criteria

Stakeholder communication

Cloud-native / government systems

CSPO certification

CSM certification

Agile Coach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline

Job description

Title

Agile Product Owner

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Agile Product Owner. The successful candidate will serve as the primary interface between government stakeholders, systems engineers, architects, and software development teams, translating complex mission and engineering requirements into actionable product backlogs that drive delivery of cloud-native capabilities.

This role supports enterprise modernization initiatives, software factories, advanced software-based testbeds, cloud transformation efforts, and mission applications that enable intelligence and defense decision-making. The Agile Product Owner will leverage Agile/Scrum best practices to ensure development activities align with mission priorities, technical standards, and strategic modernization objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Product Ownership & Backlog Management

• Translate complex systems engineering objectives and cloud-native architecture designs into prioritized product backlogs and user stories.
• Define, refine, and prioritize features based on mission value, technical risk, and stakeholder priorities.
• Maintain product roadmaps and sprint backlogs supporting modernization initiatives.
• Deliver sprint reviews and backlog status updates to government leadership.
• Ensure delivered capabilities meet operational requirements and engineering standards.

Agile Leadership

• Facilitate Agile planning events including sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Partner with Scrum Masters, development teams, and government stakeholders to improve delivery velocity and product quality.
• Remove impediments and identify dependencies impacting execution.
• Promote Agile best practices and continuous improvement across development teams.
• Support enterprise Agile transformation efforts and adoption of Scrum methodologies.

Systems Engineering & Modernization Support

• Collaborate with systems engineers and solution architects to define technical requirements and architectural priorities.
• Support cloud-native application development and modernization initiatives.
• Contribute to digital transformation efforts leveraging cloud technologies, AI/ML capabilities, and advanced analytics.
• Evaluate technical concepts through software-based testbeds and simulation environments.
• Assist in integrating solutions within enterprise cloud ecosystems and Services of Common Concern.

Stakeholder & Program Management

• Coordinate with government program managers, technical leads, software developers, and mission partners.
• Manage cross-team dependencies and stakeholder expectations.
• Communicate program status, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support acquisition planning, schedule management, and portfolio-level reporting as required.
• Align software delivery outcomes with NASIC mission objectives and strategic priorities.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience serving as a Product Owner, Product Manager, Systems Engineer, or similar Agile leadership role.
• Experience managing Agile backlogs, user stories, acceptance criteria, and sprint planning activities.
• Experience working with software development teams in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience translating technical requirements into actionable development work.
• Ability to operate effectively in highly technical and mission-focused environments.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI.

Highly Desired

• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent Product Ownership certification.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
• Certified Agile Coach.
• Cloud-Native Development experience.
• Systems Engineering experience.
• Cross-Domain Solutions experience.
• Acquisition Program Management experience.
• Program schedule management experience.
• Strategic communications expertise.
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community or federal modernization programs.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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