Agile Product Owner

Systems Planning & Analysis; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. seeks an Agile Product Owner to advance NASIC modernization by turning mission needs into software priorities and user stories.

You will own the product backlog, refine features, and work with mission stakeholders, engineers, and Agile teams to align delivery with objectives. The role requires US citizenship with TS/SCI at time of application, a BS in a technical field, and 8+ years in product ownership or related roles.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI security clearance at time of application.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience serving as a Product Owner, Technical Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role for software or systems development.
• Proven experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and software development lifecycles.
• Experience refining and prioritizing product backlogs, features, epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Translate mission needs into prioritized software development activities.
• Own and refine the product backlog; develop and prioritize features and user stories.
• Collaborate with mission stakeholders, systems engineers, software developers, and Agile teams to ensure alignment with objectives.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

Product Owner

Backlog management

Stakeholder communication

Cloud computing

DoD/IC familiarity

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, CS, or related

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitLab

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter . Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter . Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted. The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. The Strategic Technology Analysis Group, part of SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division, offers sophisticated capabilities (people, process & tools) to resolve unique problems in space, cyber, and special operations in support to military services, Secretary of Defense offices (OSD) and theater warfighters. Our portfolio includes the Assistant Secretary of Air Force for Space Acquisition & Integration (SAF/SQ), Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC), Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP), National Space Defense Center (NSDC), Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO), US Space Command (USSPACECOM) and US Space Force (USSF). Come be a part of a high-speed low-drag organization providing unique and tailored solutions for our National Defense! SPA has a near-term need for an Agile Product Owner.

Agile Product Owner.

Responsibilities

The Agile Product Owner will support NASIC modernization initiatives by translating mission needs, systems engineering objectives , and cloud-native architecture requirements into prioritized software development activities. This position will own and refine the product backlog, develop and prioritize features and user stories, and work closely with mission stakeholders, systems engineers, software developers, and Agile teams to ensure software capabilities align with operational objectives and engineering standards. The Product Owner will support sprint planning and execution, balance stakeholder priorities with development capacity, and communicate product priorities, progress, risks, and outcomes throughout the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI security clearance at time of application
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering , Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline
• 8+ years of e xperience serving as a Product Owner, Technical Product Owner, Product Manager, or comparable role supporting software or systems development
• Demonstrated experience with Agile/Scrum software development methodologies and software development lifecycles
• Experience developing, refining, and prioritizing product backlogs, features, epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Ability to translate complex mission, technical, systems engineering, or architecture requirements into actionable software development requirements
• Experience collaborating with software developers, systems engineers, architects, analysts, and mission stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts, priorities, dependencies, and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to report to designated work location in Dayton, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer

Desired Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), or comparable Agile/ProductOwner certification
• Experience with cloud-native software development and cloud or hybrid environments
• Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, NASIC, or other mission software development environments
• Familiarity with NASIC Unified Cloud (NUC), Mission Readiness Environment (MRE), or DAF Cloudworks
• Experience working with DevSecOps , software factories, CI/CD pipelines, or secure software-development environments
• Familiarity with cross-domain solutions, Zero Trust, or other secure DoD/IC architectures
• Experience with Agile development and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitLab, or comparable platforms
• Familiarity with systems engineering, system architecture, or Model-Based Systems Engineering concepts
• Experience integrating AI/ML, advanced analytics, or data-driven capabilities into operational software or mission workflows