Top-Secret Product Owner

Bart & Associates, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bart & Associates, LLC is seeking a Product Owner to join a contract with a federal government client to ensure SAFe delivery of PeopleSoft-related work. The PO will represent customer needs, manage the backlog, and maximize value.

Must hold an ACTIVE Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Three years of SAFe experience and at least one year as Product Owner are required, along with PeopleSoft expertise. This is a federal program with significant mission impact.

Qualifications

• Experience defining user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a product/team backlog.
• Strong collaboration and communication with stakeholders and development teams.
• Hands-on experience with Agile/SAFe methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Define user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Manage and prioritize the team backlog.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders and development teams.
• Ensure deliverables meet business and mission needs.
• Support Agile ceremonies and sprint execution.

Skills

User stories & acceptance criteria

Backlog management

Stakeholder collaboration

Agile/SAFe

Education

Bachelor's degree OR 3 extra years IT

3 years SAFe RTE/PM/PO/Scrum Master

1 year Product Owner experience

3 years PeopleSoft experience

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Product Owner

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We'd love for you to join our team!

Job Summary

B&A is looking for a Product Owner to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. The Product Owner represents customer needs, manages the team backlog, and ensures PeopleSoft-related deliverables provide maximum value.

Responsibilities

• Define user stories and acceptance criteria
• Manage and prioritize the team backlog
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders and development teams
• Ensure deliverables meet business and mission needs
• Support Agile ceremonies and sprint execution

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in any field/major - OR - Three (3) additional years of experience without a degree in Information Technology
• Three (3) years of experience as a SAFe RTE, Product Manager, Product Owner, or Scrum Master
• At least one (1) year of experience specifically as a Product Owner
• Three (3) years of experience working with PeopleSoft

Required Skills

• Experience defining user stories and acceptance criteria
• Ability to manage and prioritize a product/team backlog
• Strong collaboration and communication with stakeholders and development teams
• Hands-on experience with Agile/SAFe methodologies

Desired Skills

• Certified SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager

Security Clearance

• Must hold ACTIVE an ACTIVE Top-Secret Clearance either with an SCI or SCI eligibility.

More About B&A

Notable Clients

B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.