Product Owner

Nightwing

$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 14 years of related experience required
  • 5 years of mission support experience preferred
  • Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree can substitute for additional experience
  • TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph necessary
  • Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role
  • Strong grasp of agile methodologies and software development lifecycle
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills

Responsibilities

  • Define and manage the product roadmap
  • Create and prioritize the product backlog with user stories
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for timely delivery
  • Act as liaison between stakeholders and development teams
  • Conduct market research for informed product strategy
  • Analyze feedback to identify improvement opportunities
  • Participate in agile ceremonies like sprint planning

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity to drive innovation
  • Engage with passionate and talented individuals
  • Contribute to impactful cybersecurity and intelligence projects
  • Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity
Full Job Description
NIghtwing is seeking a Product Owner who will be responsible for defining the product vision and strategy, managing the product lifecycle from concept to launch, and maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the development team. This role involves working closely with stakeholders, customers, and development teams to translate business needs into actionable requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define, develop, and manage the product roadmap.
  • Create and maintain the product backlog, including user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Prioritize product features based on business value, customer needs, and strategic goals.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and QA, to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
  • Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the development team.
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product decisions and strategy.
  • Analyze user feedback and data to identify opportunities for improvement and new features.
  • Participate in agile ceremonies like sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Communicate the product vision, strategy, and progress to stakeholders and team members.
  • Mitigate risks and resolve issues that may impact product delivery.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Must have 14 years of related experience
  • Must have 5 years9 experience supporting the mission
  • An additional 6 years9 experience can be substituted with a Bachelor9s degree and 4 years9 experience can substituted with an Associate9s degree.
  • A Bachelor9s Degree and 5 years additional related work experience maybe substituted for a Master9s degree.
  • TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph
  • Proven experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or in a similar role.
  • Strong understanding of agile methodologies and the software development lifecycle.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to translate customer needs and business goals into technical requirements.
  • Familiarity with market research and competitive analysis.

Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

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