Product Owner II

Agile Defense•Camp Smith, HI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests. Job Description Objective 1: Serve as a Business Analyst for Mission-Critical Solutions Collaborate with stakeholders to define, refine, and prioritize product requirements that align with INDOPACOM’s mission objectives. Develop and maintain roadmaps that clearly articulate the vision, goals, and milestones for current and future initiatives. Balance competing priorities while ensuring delivery of high-impact features and capabilities. Act as a trusted advisor to senior military leaders, translating their strategic vision into actionable technical requirements. Objective 2: Drive Collaborative Planning and Execution Facilitate workshops, stakeholder interviews, and collaborative planning sessions to gather and prioritize mission needs. Work closely with the engineering team to ensure solutions meet operational goals and technical feasibility. Lead Agile ceremonies such as backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives to maintain alignment and focus. Monitor and communicate progress through well-defined metrics, ensuring transparency and accountability across teams. Objective 3: Leverage Technical Knowledge to Support Data-Driven Solutions Provide insights and guidance on data pipelining and ensure alignment with the Advana War Data Platform (WDP) for mission-critical analytics. Collaborate with technical teams to define requirements and ensure the feasibility of data-driven solutions. Advocate for the integration of advanced analytics and data workflows to optimize INDOPACOM operations. Objective 4: Foster Stakeholder Engagement and Cross-Team Collaboration Build strong relationships with stakeholders across INDOPACOM and mission partners, ensuring alignment with mission priorities. Act as a liaison between senior military leaders and technical teams, ensuring clear communication and mutual understanding. Promote collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, driving shared ownership of program success.

Requirements

Military Experience: Direct military or military contracting experience, with a strong understanding of INDOPACOM operations.
Product Ownership Expertise: 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner, including roadmap development, prioritization, and stakeholder management.
Military Experience: Direct military or military contracting experience, with a strong understanding of INDOPACOM operations.
Product Ownership Expertise: 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner, including roadmap development, prioritization, and stakeholder management.
Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
Agile Methodologies: Demonstrated experience working within Agile frameworks, with a solid understanding of Scrum or SAFe practices.
Technical Knowledge: Foundational understanding of data pipelines and/or the Advana War Data Platform (WDP).
Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to communicate effectively with senior military leaders and technical teams alike.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting INDOPACOM operations or working within the Pacific Command theater.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities in rapidly changing mission environments.
Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar Agile collaboration platforms.
Experience delivering AI products within Maven Smart Systems.
Background in creating and maintaining detailed product documentation, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM).

Responsibilities

Serve as a Business Analyst for Mission-Critical Solutions
Collaborate with stakeholders to define, refine, and prioritize product requirements that align with INDOPACOM’s mission objectives.
Develop and maintain roadmaps that clearly articulate the vision, goals, and milestones for current and future initiatives.
Balance competing priorities while ensuring delivery of high-impact features and capabilities.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior military leaders, translating their strategic vision into actionable technical requirements.
Drive Collaborative Planning and Execution
Facilitate workshops, stakeholder interviews, and collaborative planning sessions to gather and prioritize mission needs.
Work closely with the engineering team to ensure solutions meet operational goals and technical feasibility.
Lead Agile ceremonies such as backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives to maintain alignment and focus.
Monitor and communicate progress through well-defined metrics, ensuring transparency and accountability across teams.
Leverage Technical Knowledge to Support Data-Driven Solutions
Provide insights and guidance on data pipelining and ensure alignment with the Advana War Data Platform (WDP) for mission-critical analytics.
Collaborate with technical teams to define requirements and ensure the feasibility of data-driven solutions.
Advocate for the integration of advanced analytics and data workflows to optimize INDOPACOM operations.
Foster Stakeholder Engagement and Cross-Team Collaboration
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across INDOPACOM and mission partners, ensuring alignment with mission priorities.
Act as a liaison between senior military leaders and technical teams, ensuring clear communication and mutual understanding.
Promote collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, driving shared ownership of program success.