Translate customer needs and operational concepts into well-defined user stories, rules, and acceptance criteria
Develop clear requirement logic using structured rules and defined system behavior, ensuring minimal ambiguity
Identify and document expected behavior for edge cases and boundary conditions to prevent gaps in system behavior
Maintain and prioritize product backlogs across multiple epics and feature areas
Work with development teams to refine stories and ensure they are ready for sprint planning
Serve as the primary interface between customers, product leadership, and development teams
Communicate requirements clearly in both written and verbal form
Facilitate conversations between stakeholders when priorities or expectations conflict
Manage trade-offs between customer requests and technical constraints, working to find the most effective solution
Participate in Agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
Maintain artifacts and documentation in JIRA and Confluence
Ensure development teams have the information necessary to deliver high-quality work during each sprint
Coordinate across multiple epics and development efforts simultaneously
Manage frequent context switching across product areas and priorities
Support development teams before, during, and after implementation to ensure requirements remain clear and achievable

US Citizen with at least an active Secret security clearance is required
A Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to write clear, structured product requirements and logical rules
Strong analytical mindset capable of defining system behavior and edge cases
Experience working with software development teams in Agile environments
Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, sprint planning, and backlog management
Understanding of the Product Owner role in Agile workflows
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Comfortable operating in fast-moving environments requiring frequent context switching
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of problems and drive them to resolution

Senior Product Owner – Software Development

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