Product Owner

NAIC • Kansas City, KS

5d • $93,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Information Technology Group of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has an exciting opportunity for a Product Owner I. This position is responsible for supporting the NAIC product catalog’s success by ensuring each release delivers member value and aligns with NAIC objectives and strategy. This is a full-time hybrid-remote position, in a positive and flexible environment. Residency within 100 miles of the Kansas City, Missouri office is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 – 2 years of product-related experience in similar roles, such as a Project Coordinator, Business Analyst, Scrum Master, etc. or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Basic understanding of Agile and product backlog management.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver complex products.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Experience with product management tools (e.g., Jira, Targetprocess, Mural, etc.) to manage backlogs, sprints, and product roadmaps.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a specific industry or domain (e.g., insurance, regulatory, etc.).
• Experience with user research and customer feedback tools.
• Basic understanding of the technical aspects of the product (e.g., development, architecture) to communicate effectively with the development team and ensure the product vision is achievable.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and a dynamic work environment.
• Empathy to understand both the end users' and member needs and challenges.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., developers, designers, marketers) and stakeholders.
• Analytical skills for understanding market trends, customer needs, and business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supports Business Analysts with gathering requirements and writing user stories.
• Manages the product backlog(s).
• Assists in sprint planning and product releases.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Gathers feedback from users and stakeholders to support product improvements.
• Supports Product Managers with generating and tracking KPIs and product metrics to assess the success of new features and product releases.
• This position does not have direct reports but may mentor other staff.

Benefits

• Interested in learning more about the amazing benefits the NAIC offers? Visit our Benefits page for more information.
• The NAIC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees