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Job Title: Product Owner Location: Bethesda, MD (Hybrid Onsite & Remote) Duration: 9 Months (High Likelihood of Extension) Requirement: " Active Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain one" Overview: An enterprise-focused organization in Bethesda, MD is seeking an experienced Product Owner to support a high-impact mission. The ideal candidate brings strategic thinking, collaborative energy, and a strong ability to turn vision into actionable roadmaps. This role requires a blend of technical knowledge, agile experience, and stakeholder engagement expertise to develop products users love. We are looking for someone with a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to guide cross-functional teams through agile processes to deliver business value efficiently. Key Responsibilities: Lead product release planning and manage expectations for feature delivery Develop and communicate product vision aligned with strategic objectives Prioritize and maintain a refined product backlog Translate business requirements into clearly defined user stories and acceptance criteria Serve as the main liaison between stakeholders and development teams Participate in all Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) Make strategic decisions on product scope and prioritization based on business impact Ensure high product quality by defining and enforcing the definition of done Leverage data and feedback to optimize product development and identify improvements Stay current with market trends and competitive analysis Document and communicate progress, changes, and risks effectively to all stakeholders Basic Qualifications: Active Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain one Bachelor s degree with at least 8 years of experience managing large-scale programs/projects Minimum 5 years of Agile experience , including backlog management and scrum execution Deep understanding of the system development lifecycle, IT architecture, and engineering processes Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills Agile certification: Scrum Master (CSM, A-CSM, or CSP-SM) Ability to prioritize under pressure and work independently in a dynamic environment Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting federal agencies (FDA, NIH, HHS, or similar) Product Owner certifications: CSPO, A-CSPO, CSP-PO Familiarity with CMMI level certifications and compliance practices Knowledge of tools and platforms such as: Microsoft Power Platform , M365/MS Teams , Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence), Azure DevOps , JAMF , Okta ~ Additional Agile certifications (e.g., Client-CF, CAL1, CAS-S1) a plus

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