Product Owner

Product Owner

The Product Owner will support the Technical Project Manager in facilitating Scrum activities, sprint planning, backlog management, and roadblock prevention. This role serves as the bridge between stakeholders and the development team, ensuring priorities are clearly defined, development efforts stay aligned with project goals, and impediments are resolved quickly. The ideal candidate brings hands-on software development experience and a strong understanding of Agile methodologies.

Location: Hybrid -OCH Technologies Headquarters in Sterling, VA or William J. Hughes Technical Center –Egg Harbor, NJ

Core Responsibilities & Duties

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to maintain consistent team cadence.
• Own and prioritize the product backlog in coordination with the Technical Project Manager and stakeholders, ensuring the team is always working on the highest-value items.
• Write and refine user stories with clear acceptance criteria, working closely with developers and stakeholders to ensure shared understanding of requirements.
• Identify and remove roadblocks that impede team progress, escalating to the Technical Project Manager or leadership when necessary.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the development team and stakeholders for day-to-day sprint activities and delivery priorities.
• Monitor sprint health metrics (velocity, burndown, cycle time) and provide visibility into team progress and risks.
• Collaborate with the Technical Project Manager on release planning, scope management, and schedule alignment with contract milestones.
• Support the development of project documentation including status reports, sprint summaries, and system lifecycle artifacts.
• Contribute technical perspectives to solution design discussions and help the team evaluate implementation approaches.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvement and recommend adjustments to Agile practices based on team retrospective feedback.
• Support proposal efforts and organic growth opportunities as needed.

The responsibilities and duties listed above are flexible and subject to change based on operational need.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Math, or Science or related discipline

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience

• 3+ years of experience in a Product Owner, Scrum Master, or similar Agile role
• 2+ years' experience with software development, including coding, code review, technical design, or other direct participation in the software development lifecycle
• 2+ years of experience working in a Government Contracting environment
• Experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Experience managing and prioritizing product backlogs using Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
• Experience translating stakeholder requirements into user stories with clear acceptance criteria
• Experience identifying, escalating, and resolving impediments that affect team velocity and delivery

License/Certification Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Security Clearance Requirement: Candidate must have the ability to hold and maintain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with FAA or other federal aviation programs
• Experience with software modernization or migration projects
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud infrastructure concepts
• Experience contributing to proposal efforts or technical writing in a GovCon environment
• Familiarity with CMMI Level 3 processes and how they integrate with Agile delivery

Other Required Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to effectively communicate with customers and fulfill all duties and responsibilities as listed in the contract.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite including, but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to bridge technical and non-technical conversations, translating between developer language and stakeholder needs.
• Ability to take initiative on project tasks with minimal supervision.
• Provide expertise and assistance with proposal efforts.

About Us At OCH, we are more than just a government contracting firm; we are innovators and leaders in providing cutting-edge IT services and cybersecurity solutions. Driven by a set of fundamental values, we excel in creating secure, efficient, and forward-thinking solutions that empower the government agencies we work with. Our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, adapting swiftly to new challenges, and focusing on the people we serve ensures that we consistently exceed expectations and lead the industry in innovation and reliability.

What Defines Us:

• Integrity - We act with unwavering honesty, ensuring every decision is rooted ethically.
• Adaptable - We swiftly adapt to changes, seizing opportunities to innovate and lead.
• People-Focused - We prioritize relationships, championing growth and mutual success.
• Accountable - We own our outcomes, striving for excellence through continuous improvement.
• Collaborative - We cultivate teamwork, harnessing diverse talents to forge groundbreaking solutions.

Why Join Us? Step into a role at OCH where your contributions make a tangible impact. Join a team that values creativity and initiative, offering a platform to transform the landscape of government IT services. Here, your work is not just a career—it's a mission. Embrace the opportunity to grow, innovate, and excel alongside industry leaders who are as passionate about technology as they are about making a difference. Plus, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance, including:

• Paid time off and Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance - Employer Paid!
• 401(k)
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

& More!

Salary Description $135,000 - $150,000