Senior Product Owner
About The Position
DPG is seeking a seasoned and technically strong Technical Product Owner to support a mission-critical program within a classified environment. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in software development, system architecture, and Agile product ownership, and is comfortable translating complex technical requirements into prioritized, executable product backlogs. You will serve as the primary interface between stakeholders, engineering teams, and leadership—owning product vision, roadmap, and delivery while ensuring alignment with mission objectives, security requirements, and architectural standards.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in software development, systems engineering, or technical product ownership
- Strong background in software engineering (hands-on development experience preferred)
- Proven experience serving as a Product Owner or similar role in Agile/Scrum environments
- Deep understanding of modern software architectures, APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
- Experience working with DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD tools
- Hands-on familiarity with tools such as Git, Jira, Confluence, Artifactory, and CI/CD platforms
- Ability to read, understand, and discuss code (e.g., Java, Python, C++, or similar)
- Experience working in classified or highly regulated environments
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to break down complex problems into actionable work
- Excellent communication skills—able to engage technical and non-technical audiences
- Must be a US Citizen with a current TS/SCI clearance with FS Polygraph
Nice To Haves
- Experience working within a DevSecOps framework
- Prior experience as a software developer or systems architect
- Familiarity with cloud and on-prem environments (AWS, VMware, Kubernetes, etc.)
- SAFe, Scrum, or other Agile certification (CSPO, CSP-PO, SAFe PO/PM)
- Experience supporting mission systems within the DoD or Intelligence Community
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams
- Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
Responsibilities
- Own and manage the product roadmap, backlog, and prioritization for one or more complex software systems
- Translate mission and business requirements into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria
- Work closely with software engineers, architects, DevSecOps, and stakeholders to guide design and implementation decisions
- Ensure product features align with system architecture, security requirements, and compliance standards
- Participate in system architecture discussions, design reviews, and technical trade studies
- Lead Agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
- Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term technical strategy and sustainability
- Provide clarity and direction to development teams by answering questions, resolving ambiguity, and removing blockers
- Support integration, testing, deployment, and operational readiness activities
- Communicate product status, risks, and priorities to leadership and external stakeholders
Benefits
- Company Funded 401k Profit Sharing Plan – 25% of base pay deposited every pay period; vested day one
- All healthcare benefits and premiums paid by the company , including company HSA contribution
- Quarterly Equity Share Bonuses
- 250 hours of PTO , with up to 40 hours carried over
- Biannual company-sponsored events for employees and their families
- Education benefits , including certification and tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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