Agile Product Owner – Tactical SATCOM SME

KBR, Inc.•El Segundo, CA

9d•$148,000 - $203,000•Hybrid

About The Position

KBR is seeking an experienced Agile Product Owner – Tactical SATCOM SME to support the MSEIT contract at Space Systems Command (SSC). This role serves as the primary SATCOM domain expert embedded with Agile development teams, helping translate operational needs into technically informed product backlogs and mission-relevant software capabilities. The Product Owner will work closely with users, architects, systems engineers, and development teams to ensure that software increments align with evolving SATCOM mission needs and enterprise modernization objectives. The role requires deep understanding of military and commercial SATCOM ecosystems, including emerging architectures supporting resilient and proliferated space communications.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, systems engineering, physics, or related technical field
15+ years of experience in SATCOM systems, mission operations, systems engineering, or related defense programs
Deep understanding of DoD SATCOM mission areas, including Protected, Wideband, Narrowband and Commercial SATCOM
Familiarity with emerging Protected Tactical SATCOM (PTS/PTE) architectures and modernization efforts
Understanding of commercial SATCOM providers and architectures across orbital regimes including GEO, MEO and LEO
Experience working directly with operational users, mission stakeholders, or military SATCOM programs
Familiarity with Agile development environments and backlog-driven software delivery processes
Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Active Secret or higher clearance
Familiarity with SAFe®, Scrum, Kanban, or other Agile delivery frameworks
Understanding of SATCOM ground systems, network management, mission planning, or C2 systems
Exposure to DevSecOps, cloud-native architectures, or Kubernetes-based mission platforms
Familiarity with digital engineering, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), or requirements traceability practices
Familiarity with proliferated LEO operational concepts and transport-layer architecture
Understanding of AI-enabled mission systems, automated network orchestration, or autonomous SATCOM operations
Experience supporting Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Operations Command (SpOC), or related U.S. Space Force programs
Experience serving as a Product Owner, mission lead, or operational SME within Agile software development teams
Experience using tools such as Jira, Confluence, or related Agile collaboration platforms
Experience supporting hybrid military/commercial SATCOM integration efforts
Experience supporting acquisition, experimentation, or rapid capability insertion programs within DoD space environments
Certifications such as INCOSE CSEP/ESEP

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and prioritize Agile product backlogs for SATCOM-related software and integration efforts.
Provide technical and operational SATCOM guidance to development teams, SE&I personnel, and stakeholders throughout the software lifecycle.
Translate operational SATCOM concepts, user needs, and mission priorities into actionable features, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Collaborate with systems engineering, integration, cyber, and DevSecOps teams to ensure mission and technical alignment across development efforts.
Interface with operators, government stakeholders, OA representatives, and mission partners to refine requirements and support capability prioritization.
Participate in Program Increment (PI) planning, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and Scrum of Scrums activities as the functional SATCOM authority for assigned capabilities.
Help shape future SATCOM capabilities consistent with enterprise architecture, operational modernization goals, and evolving threat environments.
Support developers and integrators by clarifying operational workflows, mission dependencies, and SATCOM integration considerations.