PRODUCT OWNER

VSolvit•Norco, CA

98d•Onsite

About The Position

VSolvit is seeking an experienced and driven Product Owner to lead agile product development efforts for government and defense programs. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with hands-on experience translating business needs into technical requirements, managing product backlogs, and engaging cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum or SAFe frameworks. This role requires an active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to operate in fast-paced, regulated environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. As with any position, additional expectations exist. Some of these include, but are not limited to, adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisor(s), staying focused on the assigned tasks, and completing other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Active DoD Secret Clearance
5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Proxy Product Owner in Agile/Scrum or SAFe environments
Demonstrated success in defining and communicating product vision and roadmaps
Expertise in requirement gathering, user story writing, and backlog prioritization
Experience translating complex technical concepts into actionable stories for development teams
Strong organizational skills in fast-paced environments with diverse stakeholders
Excellent facilitation, collaboration, and communication skills
Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and familiarity with version control systems
AI experience
If applicable: If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. government, a post-employment ethics letter will be required if employment with VSolvit is offered

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting government programs or working in highly regulated industries.
SAFe PO/PM or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification.
Experience in software development lifecycle (SDLC) projects in defense, healthcare, or intelligence environments.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Product Owner or Proxy Product Owner for agile development teams supporting mission-critical government programs
Define and communicate a clear product vision, roadmap, and release strategy to both development teams and stakeholders
Elicit, document, and prioritize business and technical requirements through close collaboration with stakeholders
Write user stories, acceptance criteria, and maintain a well-groomed product backlog aligned with stakeholder priorities
Act as the voice of the customer and end users, ensuring the delivered product meets functional and non-functional expectations
Collaborate with Scrum Masters, developers, testers, and other team members in Agile/Scrum or SAFe environments
Facilitate backlog grooming, sprint planning, and product demos
Work within Jira, Confluence, and version control systems to manage requirements and documentation
Provide timely updates and support decision-making for government and contractor stakeholders