Product Owner

Raft Company Website•Colorado Springs, CO

4h•$150,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Product Owner leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), you will provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to the United States Space Force (USSF) for the Digital Bloodhound program. A successful candidate is a proven leader and problem solver who can deliver results as part of a high-performing team in a fast-paced, high-profile environment. In this role, you will support the Defense Cyber Operations-Space (DCO-S) organization by driving data-informed decisions that maximize the Service's flexibility and efficiency in delivering cybersecurity capabilities to protect the USSF's Operational Enterprise. You will take full ownership of program health - balancing execution, strategy, and relationship management to drive mission success. This means building and maintaining the product backlog for PI planning, developing relationships with the government Product Manager and key stakeholders, and shaping the product and program roadmap as priorities and customer needs evolve. Day to day, you will chase down and validate requirements with stakeholders, develop a deep understanding of the "why" behind the team's work, and ensure that work connects to the broader program strategy. You will manage product roadmaps, oversee delivery execution, and provide strategic leadership - all while adapting to shifting requirements to keep the team on track. A strong technical aptitude and the ability to learn the product deeply are critical to success in this role.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in program, project, or product management with a focus on SAFe and/or Scrum Agile frameworks
Proven ability to align with Product and Delivery leadership to prioritize the product backlog
Experience defining product functionality and writing detailed user stories and epics with strong end-user empathy
Demonstrated skill managing sprints, including planning, review, and acceptance of completed work
Ability to apply SAFe Agile methods to support disciplined software development and frequent inspection
Clear, effective communication of product vision and user stories to both technical teams and clients
Track record of delivering product acceptance criteria and ensuring quality outcomes
Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and driving clarity where needed
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience engaging with senior DoD stakeholders
Ability to balance day-to-day execution with long-term strategic thinking
Strong technical aptitude and the ability to learn the product deeply
Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI
U.S. citizenship
All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with DoD customers, ideally within the USSF ecosystem
Track record of managing program financials, including P&L ownership
Familiarity with data security practices
SAFe POPM or APM certification

Responsibilities

Provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to the United States Space Force (USSF) for the Digital Bloodhound program
Drive data-informed decisions that maximize the Service's flexibility and efficiency in delivering cybersecurity capabilities to protect the USSF's Operational Enterprise
Take full ownership of program health - balancing execution, strategy, and relationship management to drive mission success
Build and maintain the product backlog for PI planning
Develop relationships with the government Product Manager and key stakeholders
Shape the product and program roadmap as priorities and customer needs evolve
Chase down and validate requirements with stakeholders
Develop a deep understanding of the "why" behind the team's work
Ensure that work connects to the broader program strategy
Manage product roadmaps
Oversee delivery execution
Provide strategic leadership
Adapt to shifting requirements to keep the team on track
Align with Product and Delivery leadership to prioritize the product backlog
Define product functionality and write detailed user stories and epics with strong end-user empathy
Manage sprints, including planning, review, and acceptance of completed work
Apply SAFe Agile methods to support disciplined software development and frequent inspection
Communicate product vision and user stories to both technical teams and clients
Deliver product acceptance criteria and ensure quality outcomes