Software Product Owner (TS/SCI) {S}

TSG; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Vacation accrual

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ARKA Group L.P. is seeking a Software Product Owner in King of Prussia, PA to lead our Enterprise team. You will own the product backlog, translate features into specs, and work closely with engineers, UX/UI, marketing, and customer support to deliver high-impact software solutions.

This role requires a strong technical background, 5+ years in software or systems engineering, and TS/SCI clearance. You will engage in Agile ceremonies, align with stakeholders, and ensure acceptance criteria are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in software development, software systems engineering, or a related technical field
• 2-3+ years as Product Owner or similar role (e.g., Scrum Master)
• Proven experience in an Agile environment
• Strong verbal and written communication to articulate complex concepts
• Data-driven decision making and analytical problem solving
• Experience with modern cloud providers (AWS/Azure) and Kubernetes
• Experience with React or Angular and source control tools (Git, GitLab)
• Ability to work in office full time and hold active TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

• Backlog management: own, refine, and prioritize user stories and epics with engineers and architects
• Translate high-level features into actionable specs for the engineering team
• Act as primary point of contact for stakeholders and provide project updates
• Participate in all Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features
• Define acceptance criteria and verify delivered solutions
• Leverage technical background to discuss constraints and trade-offs with engineers

Skills

Backlog management

Stakeholder communication

Agile ceremonies

Technical acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Software development

Debugging & problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related

Tools

Git

GitLab/GitHub

Jira

Confluence

AWS/Azure

Kubernetes

React/Angular

Job description

ARKA Group L.P. (“ARKA”) is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

Join the ARKA team to learn how Beyond Begins Here. Discover your next career opportunity now!

Position Overview:

We're seeking a talented and experienced Software Product Owner to lead our Enterprise team. In this role, you'll be the voice of the customer, bridging the gap between business goals and the technical development team. This position is ideal for someone who has a strong foundation in software development or systems engineering and wants to leverage technical expertise to drive product strategy and execution.

We offer generous relocation benefits for eligible candidates.

In support of work/life balance, many positions are available for a flexible schedule within the pay period. Ask us about the opportunity for flex scheduling if that’s of interest to you.

Responsibilities:

• Backlog Management: Own and manage the product backlog, including creating, refining, and prioritizing user stories and epics. Work closely with the chief engineer and architect in current and future epic definitions.
• Requirements Definition: Translate high-level features into detailed, actionable specifications for the engineering team. Must be able to work with engineering feature definitions and not rely on detailed requirement definitions.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders internal and customer facing, providing updates on product progress and gathering feedback.
• Agile Ceremonies: Actively participate in all Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, UX/UI, marketing, and customer support, to ensure successful product delivery.
• Acceptance Criteria: Define acceptance criteria for user stories and validate that delivered solutions meet the defined requirements.
• Technical Acumen: Use your technical background to effectively communicate with engineers, understand technical constraints, and make informed trade-off decisions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, systems engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in software development, software systems engineering, or a related technical field
• 2-3+ years of experience as a Product Owner or similar role e.g., Scrum Master
• Proven experience working in an Agile environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, architects, and other engineers to define, design, and ship new features
• Understanding of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance
• Experience with a modern cloud provider such as AWS or Azure as well as understanding of standalone Kubernetes deployments
• Experience with modern front-end development using React or Angular
• Experience with Source Control tools (e.g. Git, Gitlab)
• Experience with DevSecOps and Agile Scrum software development methodology including using tools like Git, Jira and Confluence
• Ability to work in office full time
• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• IAT Level II or III certification (i.e. Security+, CISSP, or CASP)
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) certification.
• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance with Fully Adjudicated CI Polygraph

Location: King of Prussia, PA

Situated less than an hour outside of Philadelphia and hosting the largest mall on the east coast, King of Prussia offers the urban feel sought in the city, while also giving opportunities to experience the beauty and history found only in Pennsylvania.

What We Offer:

• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Visa Restrictions:

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment Screenings:

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.

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