Agile Product Owner

KBR•Beavercreek, OH

About The Position

KBR is seeking an experienced Agile Product Owner to serve as the primary interface between government stakeholders, systems engineers, architects, and software development teams. The role translates complex mission and engineering requirements into actionable product backlogs that support delivery of cloud-native capabilities. The position supports enterprise modernization initiatives, software factories, advanced software-based testbeds, cloud transformation efforts, and mission applications used for intelligence and defense decision-making. The Product Owner applies Agile/Scrum practices to align development with mission priorities, technical standards, and strategic modernization objectives. KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business is planned to spin off as the independent company Trinzic, expected in January 2027. Candidates who join the business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
At least 3 years of experience serving as a Product Owner, Product Manager, Systems Engineer, or in a similar Agile leadership role.
Experience managing Agile backlogs, user stories, acceptance criteria, and sprint planning activities.
Experience working with software development teams in Agile/Scrum environments.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience translating technical requirements into actionable development work.
Ability to operate effectively in highly technical and mission-focused environments.
U.S. citizenship required.
Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent Product Ownership certification.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
Certified Agile Coach.
Cloud-native development experience.
Systems engineering experience.
Cross-Domain Solutions experience.
Acquisition Program Management experience.
Program schedule management experience.
Strategic communications expertise.
Experience supporting Intelligence Community or federal modernization programs.

Responsibilities

Translate systems engineering objectives and cloud-native architecture designs into prioritized product backlogs and user stories.
Define, refine, and prioritize features according to mission value, technical risk, and stakeholder priorities.
Maintain product roadmaps and sprint backlogs for modernization initiatives.
Deliver sprint reviews and backlog status updates to government leadership.
Ensure delivered capabilities meet operational requirements and engineering standards.
Facilitate sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Partner with Scrum Masters, development teams, and government stakeholders to improve delivery velocity and product quality.
Remove impediments and identify dependencies that affect execution.
Promote Agile best practices and continuous improvement across development teams.
Support enterprise Agile transformation and adoption of Scrum methodologies.
Collaborate with systems engineers and solution architects to define technical requirements and architectural priorities.
Support cloud-native application development and modernization initiatives.
Contribute to digital transformation efforts using cloud technologies, AI/ML capabilities, and advanced analytics.
Evaluate technical concepts through software-based testbeds and simulation environments.
Assist with integrating solutions within enterprise cloud ecosystems and Services of Common Concern.
Coordinate with government program managers, technical leads, software developers, and mission partners.
Manage cross-team dependencies and stakeholder expectations.
Communicate program status, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Support acquisition planning, schedule management, and portfolio-level reporting as required.
Align software delivery outcomes with NASIC mission objectives and strategic priorities.