Product Owner

Agency: Defense Security Counterintelligence Agency (DCSA)
Program: National Industrial Security System (NISS) Increment II

The Defense Security Counterintelligence Agency (DCSA) is seeking a Product Owner to serve as the primary advocate for the NISS Stakeholder Community. This role is critical to ensuring the successful development and delivery of NISS Increment II, aligning product outcomes with stakeholder needs and strategic objectives.

• Define and maintain a clear product vision and roadmap for NISS Increment II.
• Align roadmap with program goals and strategic direction.

• Solicit and gather requirements from diverse stakeholders.
• Develop testable, prioritized user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Decompose epics into manageable user stories.
• Ensure traceability of requirements throughout the lifecycle.

• Create and prioritize the product backlog.
• Groom backlog regularly for sprint readiness.
• Balance stakeholder needs, technical feasibility, and business value.

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, sponsors, and SMEs.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather feedback and build consensus.
• Communicate updates, risks, and progress effectively.

• Identify and assess risks and issues.
• Develop mitigation strategies and escalate as needed.
• Maintain and track a risk and issue log.

• Participate in sprint planning and reviews.
• Support development team with clarifications and remove impediments.
• Monitor progress and ensure sprint goals are met.

• Plan and execute Government Acceptance Testing (GAT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Define and validate acceptance criteria.
• Track and resolve defects.

• Define and monitor KPIs.
• Generate reports on progress, risks, and performance.
• Use data to drive decisions and improvements.

• Engage with PMO, development teams, and stakeholders.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews.
• Foster a transparent and collaborative environment.

• Ensure development activities comply with relevant regulations and policies.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 10 years as a Product Owner or Business Analyst in Agile environments.
• 8 years working within National Industrial Security or DoD.
• Experience with GAT/UAT, risk management, and requirement documentation.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, SharePoint.
• Understanding of SDLC.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
• SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM)

• Customer-Focused: Committed to stakeholder satisfaction.
• Proactive: Anticipates and addresses challenges.
• Collaborative: Works well across teams and disciplines.
• Results-Oriented: Focused on delivering value.
• Adaptable: Thrives in dynamic environments.
• Detail-Oriented: Ensures accuracy and completeness.