Product Owner
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Job Description
ICF is seeking a Product Ownerto lead a high-impact early-stage research and discovery initiative focused on shaping the future of data-driven products and services. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a strong foundation in data strategy user research and Agile product development. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to explore emerging opportunities define product direction and lay the groundwork for scalable user-centered solutions.
The Role:
As a Product Owner you will serve as the vital link between strategic vision user needs and technical execution. You will own the product backlog develop and maintain a comprehensive data strategy roadmap and translate exploratory insights into actionable user stories. This role requires a balance of analytical rigor creative problem-solving and collaborative leadership to guide the team through ambiguity and discovery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of a unified product and data strategy roadmap across multiple exploratory workstreams.
- Own and manage the product backlog ensuring alignment with evolving research insights and strategic priorities.
- Translate user research findings stakeholder input and strategic goals into clear actionable user stories and epics.
- Collaborate with user researchers product and data strategists to validate hypotheses and shape product direction.
- Facilitate sprint planning backlog grooming and iterative delivery cycles in a dynamic discovery-driven environment.
- Track and report on cross-functional team deliverables identifying risks and supporting mitigation planning.
- Communicate product vision progress and insights to leadership internal teams and external stakeholders and with clarity and impact.
- Evaluate sample datasets and backend systems to assess data readiness quality and integration potential.
- Support planning and forecasting of future data migration and transformation efforts based on early findings.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree required (Computer Science Data Science UX or related field preferred).
- 7 years of relevant experience including 4 years as a Product Owner or Senior Business Analyst.
- 4 years of experience leading early-stage product discovery or research-driven initiatives.
- 2 years of experience with data strategy data quality and user-centered design principles.
- 2 years of experience managing product backlogs and roadmaps in Agile environments.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.
- Must reside in the U.S. and have lived in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the healthcare industry or with CMS projects.
- Familiarity with human-centered design and design thinking methodologies.
- Federal government contracting experience.
- Prior experience working remotely in a collaborative distributed team.
- Location:Remote (USA). Occasional travel may be required for workshops conferences or team collaboration.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.
Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodationplease emailand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentto provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$81094.00 - $137860.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)Employment Type
Full-Time
