Product Owner

Overview

Remote
$69 - $69 per hour
Contract - W2

Skills

Product Owner

Job Details




A leading organization in Washington, D.C., is looking to hire an experienced Product Owner for a Remote, contract role. As a Product Owner, you'll collaborate across technical and business teams to drive product strategy, streamline backlogs, and deliver top-tier functionality that supports organizational growth and innovation. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and innovative thinker who thrives in Agile environments and can transform business goals into actionable roadmaps.


About the Opportunity:



  • Start Date: ASAP

  • Assignment Length: Contract

  • Setting: Remote (Must be local to Washington, DC for occasional onsite meetings)


Responsibilities:



  • Develop and communicate a clear product vision aligned with company goals

  • Translate business needs into detailed product backlogs and user stories

  • Lead product-release plans and manage expectations around delivery timelines

  • Partner closely with stakeholders and development teams to ensure alignment and clarity

  • Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives

  • Continuously evaluate and refine product priorities based on evolving needs and feedback

  • Analyze market and competitor trends to drive strategy and innovation

  • Maintain clear product documentation and communicate effectively with all stakeholders


Qualifications:



  • 8+ years of experience supporting large-scale programs

  • 5+ years of experience working in Agile environments

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • Agile certifications such as CSM, ACSM, CSP-SM

  • Deep knowledge of Agile methodology, IT systems lifecycle, and architectural frameworks

  • Strong problem-solving, program management, and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Ability to balance short- and long-term priorities while delivering business value


Desired Skills:



  • Advanced Agile certifications (e.g., CSPO, CSP-PO, CAL1)

  • Experience supporting Federal Government clients (DHS, FDA, NIH, HHS)

  • Familiarity with CMMI level frameworks

  • Proficiency with tools such as Atlassian suite, Azure, JAMF, Okta

  • Experience with Microsoft tools like Power Platform, M365/MS Teams, and AVD


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