Program Product Owner

Stcnet; Silver Spring (MD); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus programs

Job summary

STC is seeking an experienced Program Product Owner to support NASA Earth Science data initiatives within a hybrid SAFe Agile and waterfall delivery environment. You will coordinate day-to-day operations, engage with NASA stakeholders, and guide the EED program team through planning, backlog refinement, and delivery milestones.

This remote role in the Maryland area offers exposure to mission-focused projects, cross-team collaboration, and opportunities to influence product roadmaps while

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading or managing technical operations or software sustainment teams.
• Proven ability in high-demand environments with strict SLA commitments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• 3+ years implementing cloud-based operational workflows, CI/CD, or DevSecOps monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of AWS patterns: serverless, microservices, event-driven.
• US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities for the team, triage and prioritization of user support requests, operational sustainment tasks, and new development work.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the sustainability, reliability, and scalability of services; drive operational improvements through coordinated team action.
• Implement and refine team processes that improve customer satisfaction, communication transparency, and operational accountability.
• Oversee and ensure timely execution of recurring system maintenance and operational tasks.
• Direct and support investigation, communication, and resolution activities during system health events or service interruptions.
• Represent product goals, roadmap priorities, and operational commitments to user communities, developers, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate development and operational workflows across both SAFe Agile (sprints, PI planning, backlog refinement) and waterfall delivery tracks.
• Collaborate closely with NASA stakeholders to clarify requirements, manage expectations, and ensure alignment with mission needs.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud-based Ops

DevSecOps

CI/CD pipelines

AWS

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Job description

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Job Title

Program Product Owner

Location

SILVER SPRING, MD 20910 US (Primary)

Category

Job Type

Full-Time

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Security Clearance Required

None

Job Description

About STC

STC is a science, sensors, and systems company founded in 1979. We continually expand our Earth and Space Sciences support capabilities to NASA, NOAA, DoD, and other Federal and State agencies. Our staff support many of the operational missions that monitor the heartbeat of our planet through a growing number of Earth Observing System of Systems platforms and direct field research. We also research and investigate leading-edge observing technologies and assist in their integration into operations.

STC offers competitive benefits to include health, dental, vision, FSA, life, disability, 401K (matching), tuition reimbursement, bonus/incentive programs, and various other plans.

Overview

The EOSDIS Evolution and Development (EED) program supports NASA's Earth Science Data and Information System (ESDIS) in enabling global, open access to critical Earth observation data. STC is seeking an experienced Product Owner to support the day-to-day operations and development of an EED program team, working in a hybrid SAFe Agile and waterfall delivery environment with significant involvement in ongoing DevSecOps sustainment.

The EED Program Product Owner collaborates with an exceptional team of engineers and mission-focused professionals supporting NASA's earth science data mission. This is a remote position with occasional travel for quarterly planning and customer engagements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day activities for the team, including triage and prioritization of user support requests, operational sustainment tasks, and new development work.

Identify opportunities to enhance the sustainability, reliability, and scalability of services; drive operational improvements through coordinated team action.

Implement and refine team processes that improve customer satisfaction, communication transparency, and operational accountability.

Oversee and ensure timely execution of recurring system maintenance and operational tasks.

Direct and support investigation, communication, and resolution activities during system health events or service interruptions.

Represent product goals, roadmap priorities, and operational commitments to user communities, developers, and stakeholders.

Coordinate development and operational workflows across both SAFe Agile (sprints, PI planning, backlog refinement) and waterfall delivery tracks.

Collaborate closely with NASA stakeholders to clarify requirements, manage expectations, and ensure alignment with mission needs.

Job Requirements

5+ years' experience leading or managing technical operations or software sustainment teams in a cloud-based DevSecOps environment

Demonstrated ability to excel in a high-demand, high-visibility operational environment with strict SLA commitments

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with proven effectiveness engaging both technical users and organizational leadership

3+ years' experience implementing cloud-based operational workflows, CI/CD pipelines, or DevSecOps monitoring frameworks

Solid understanding of AWS application architecture patterns including serverless, microservices, and event-driven designs

Highly motivated, collaborative team member comfortable with open communication, cross-team alignment, and shared problem-solving

Must be a US Citizen

Desired Skills and Experience

Experience across the full software development lifecycle for large, complex, n-tier applications

AWS certification (Solutions Architect or Developer)

SAFe POPM, Scrum Master or equivalent Agile certification

Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident / Green Card holder.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.