Product Owner
GRVTY
$200,000 - $250,000 / year
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Description
What Impact You'll Have
GRVTY is seeking an experienced, self-starter, and driven Product Owner to join our high-performing and dynamic team. The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the software translating operational needs into clear, actionable work for the development team. This role owns the product backlog, prioritizes work based on operational impact, and collaborates closely with cross-functional teams like government Systems Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) personnel, the Operator community, UX Designer, and software developers to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with mission strategy.
Additionally, work with development teams to lead backlog grooming sessions, increment and sprint planning, and capacity allocation to increment releases that will ensure compliance with system requirements. The person will be exposed and must have the aptitude to build a solid understanding of the hardware integration components.
This role demands a highly motivated individual who can take vaguely defined tasks and independently deliver high-quality artifacts.
What You'll be Owning
- Daily collaboration and communication with the Integrated Product Team (IPT) Software Lead, Architect, Development Scrum Team, Systems Engineering Team, Integration and Test Team, Scrum Masters, and other Product Owners in facilitating proactive creation of increment/sprint work
- Ability to evaluate business needs and translate them into practical technology solutions that improve efficiency, capability, or user experience
- Demonstrated success delivering and managing scalable, reliable, and sustainable solutions in complex technical environments
- Ability to assess existing solutions, identify limitations or opportunities for improvement, and implement changes that provide sustainable value over time
- Track lessons learned that can be leveraged across future Increment/Sprint Planning and Retrospectives rituals
- Monitor and evaluate progress by tracking sprint metrics (ie. Capacity vs. Load, velocity, burndown, etc.) for software development and provide timely input into the monthly Program Management Review (PMR) package
- Analyze development performance and Operator feedback to inform backlog refinement and roadmap decisions
- Manage and maintain prioritization of bugs and requests from the operational community in the backlog
- Must understand the needs of the Operators and how to translate them into workable sprint items for the Software Development Team
- Ensure each feature has a well-defined acceptance criterion while meeting operational mission objectives and yields working software at the end of each sprint
- Active presenter and key contributor at the Engineering Review Board (ERB) and Increment Planning Sessions and provide updates as needed at the Change Control Board (CCB)
- Work with various team members to create end of increment and release planning artifacts
What You Must Have
- Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Technical Proficiency and familiarity with software development processes and tools (e.g. Agile methodologies, GitLab, Command Prompt)
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, Agile environment
- Experience maintaining sprints with software development tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence)
What Would be Nice to Have
- Applicable experience across Cloud development and production environments (ie. Department of Air Force (DAF) CloudWorks/Platform One (P1))
- Previous Electronic Warfare (EW) experience
- Certified Scrum Product Owner or similar Agile certification
- Technical background or ability to work closely with engineering on architectural discussions
- Experience using data and analytics to drive sprint/increment decisions
- Familiarity with UX/UI principles and user-centered design
Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.
We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.
- The pay range for this position is: $200,000 - $250,000
Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.
We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.
Why Choose GRVTY
The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.
We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.
At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with generous company match
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Award Programs
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events
EEO Statement
GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email recruiting@grvty.com or call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.
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Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- parental leave
About this role
GRVTY is looking for a Product Owner to drive software delivery for a government defense program based in Sterling, Virginia. You'll own the product backlog and serve as the critical link between operational needs and a software development team, translating requirements from government Systems Engineering, operators, and technical leadership into prioritized sprint work. This is a hands-on role that demands both strategic thinking and tactical execution—you'll lead backlog grooming and planning sessions, monitor sprint metrics, present to engineering review boards, and ensure each increment delivers working software that meets mission objectives.
The position requires someone who can operate independently in a complex, fast-paced Agile environment while collaborating across multiple teams. You'll need to understand operator needs deeply enough to break down vague requirements into actionable work items, assess technical solutions for scalability and sustainability, and use data to inform roadmap decisions. A Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI is mandatory, along with strong communication skills, technical proficiency with Agile tools like Jira and GitLab, and genuine comfort with software development processes. Prior experience with cloud platforms, Electronic Warfare, or Scrum Product Owner certification would strengthen your candidacy.
This is a contract role offering $200,000–$250,000 annually, with in-office work required in Sterling, Virginia. GRVTY emphasizes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including healthcare and retirement planning, and professional growth opportunities.
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