Agile Product Owner DoD SATCOM

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KBRs National Security Solutions team provides highend engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

KBR is seeking a motivated goaloriented resultsdriven Agile Product Owner with a strong background in DoD SATCOM (Satellite Communications) specifically focusing on Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and SATCOM status monitoring and management. In this role you will work closely with DoD stakeholders and endusers to define product vision strategy and requirements. You will also collaborate with multiple potentially heterogeneous developer teams (from different companies) to ensure successful of product roadmaps in an Agile environment.

KBR (formerly LinQuest) is the prime contractor on the MSEIT contract. By applying to this position you are in consideration for KBR employment. However you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor teammates.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering Integration and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Forces Space Systems Command. We support the Space Forces acquisition of stateoftheart military satellite communications systems providing global secure protected communications for our nations warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

KBR provides leading edge SE&I services to help the Space Forces Space Systems Command develop and acquire communications satellites terminals and control stations. These are essential for global secure survivable and protected communications for national security. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams testing and developing apps that help ensure complex space and ground communications system satisfy user requirements.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects:KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment:Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work:Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Vision & Strategy

• Define and articulate the product vision and roadmap based on DoD objectives and stakeholder feedback.
• Align product plans with organizational goals DoD mission requirements and compliance standards.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary liaison between DoD SATCOM stakeholders (including operators mission planners and leadership) and development teams ensuring transparency and clear communication of needs and expectations.
• Gather analyze and validate requirements related to EMI detection geolocation mitigation and realtime SATCOM status reporting.
• Host regular product demonstrations backlog reviews and feedback sessions with DoD and endusers.

Backlog Management

• Translate highlevel concepts user needs and technical requirements into user stories with welldefined acceptance criteria for development team implementation.
• Continuously refine the backlog in collaboration with stakeholders and developer teams.

Agile

• Work with multiple Agile teams (potentially from different contractors/companies) to plan and execute sprints ensuring timely delivery of features that meet acceptance criteria and quality standards.
• Facilitate crossteam collaboration and communication ensuring dependencies are identified tracked and resolved.
• Participate in key Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning Daily Standups Sprint Reviews Retrospectives) to provide product direction and immediate feedback.

Performance & Quality Assurance

• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics (e.g. EMI detection accuracy SATCOM uptime/status metrics) to ensure product success.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and technical teams to develop appropriate test strategies and acceptance criteria for EMI and SATCOM status functionalities.
• Ensure product compliance with relevant DoD security regulatory and operational standards.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Evaluate potential new features system integrations and enhancements to continuously improve the products value to the DoD mission.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement within the teams encouraging adaptation of Agile best practices and fostering an environment of collaboration.

Work Environment:

Location:Onsite

Travel Requirements:Minimal

Working Hours:Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance
• Bachelors degree in engineering Computer Science Information Systems or related field; Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Product Owner Product Management or related role ideally in a DoD or governmentcontracted environment.
• Proven track record of applying Agile principles (Scrum Kanban SAFe or other) to deliver complex technical products in a crossfunctional setting.
• Strong experience writing user stories defining acceptance criteria and managing product backlogs.
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies coordinating across multiple teams and ensuring alignment on sprint goals and scope.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving product strategy prioritizing features and making datadriven decisions in a fastpaced environment.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with diverse stakeholder groups including DoD users contractors and leadership.

Desired:

• TS/SCI clearance
• Understanding of SATCOM systems and EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) concepts including detection mitigation strategies and performance monitoring.
• Experience with SATCOM operational environments waveforms and frequency management.
• Familiarity with realtime monitoring tools and data analytics platforms relevant to SATCOM status tracking and EMI.
• Understanding of DoD acquisition processes especially the Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP)

Basic Compensation:$125000 $155000 in California and $110000 $145000 in Colorado

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Ready to Make a DifferenceIf youreexcited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter we encourage you to apply and join our team.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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