Senior Product Owner
TrustedQA, Inc., Newport News, VA, United States
Product Owner – GCCS-J
Location:
Newport News, VA – On-site Full-Time Required
Position Type:
Full-Time
Clearance Requirement:
Active Secret Clearance
Program:
Global Command and Control System – Joint (GCCS-J)
Program Summary:
GCCS-J is the DoD’s Joint Command and Control system of record, delivering a fused, real‑time battlespace picture to commanders and warfighters. The Product Owner will act as the subject‑matter expert and project lead, driving the development, enhancement, and sustainment of GCCS‑J product areas (Situational Awareness, Infrastructure, and Intelligence). The incumbent will own the product vision, roadmap, and backlog, champion user‑centered design, and ensure delivery of high‑value capabilities using Agile/Scrum practices.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Product Owner / Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the technical and operational lead for capabilities within GCCS‑J. This role combines Product Ownership responsibilities with deep expertise across DoD C2 ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
Product Vision & Roadmap:
Define, communicate, and maintain product vision, roadmap, and backlog.
Align backlog priorities with the strategic vision set by the Chief Engineer and Architect.
Backlog Management:
Work with customers and stakeholders to capture, refine, and prioritize user stories.
Conduct weekly backlog grooming to achieve a Definition of Ready.
Adjust backlog priorities each Sprint as needed.
Sprint Execution:
Accept or reject work at the end of each Sprint; establish and enforce the Definition of Done.
Participate in Sprint Reviews, Process Reviews, Design Reviews, and related NG/DISA meetings.
Provide clear acceptance criteria and ensure quality control.
Stakeholder & Team Collaboration:
Serve as the primary liaison between development teams and program management.
Facilitate product meetings; support external customer and product status meetings.
Schedule & Budget:
Work with Program Management to meet delivery schedules.
Provide input into budgetary estimates for development activities.
Provide input for schedule milestones, status reports, and development progress.
Technical Authority:
Act as the authority on technical issues for assigned products.
Monitor performer progress, provide direction, and analyze metrics for management.
User‑Centric Focus:
Continuously engage end‑users to understand needs and validate solutions.
Incorporate user‑centered design principles throughout development.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
5+ years of experience in Agile/Scrum product development, including enterprise‑level product backlog ownership.
Strong understanding of product development architecture, user‑centered design, analytical and systems‑thinking.
Working knowledge of system architecture and data integration principles.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level briefings.
Ability to work effectively with large, cross‑functional teams (users, engineers, program management, government customer).
U.S. Citizen with an active Secret clearance (minimum).
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent certification with demonstrated team‑lead experience.
Experience with GCCS‑J, Joint C2 systems, or enterprise COP platforms, and integrating intelligence/imagery data.
Knowledge of data flows, sensor integration, system architecture, data integration principles.
Experience operating within DISA or Combatant Command environments.
Active Top Secret / SCI clearance.
Desired Competencies
Mission‑focused decision maker with strong operational awareness.
Ability to balance tactical user needs with strategic architectural constraints.
Experience leading cross‑functional technical teams.
Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
Benefits Overview TQA's broad and competitive mix of benefits options are designed to support and protect employees and their families' physical, mental, and financial health. Employment benefits include medical, dental, life and supplemental insurance options as well as a matching 401(k) program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), education reimbursement, mental wellness reimbursements, access to a financial advisor, and up to 31 days of paid leave annually.
Equal Opportunity Employer TrustedQA is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non‑merit factor.
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Newport News, VA – On-site Full-Time Required
Position Type:
Full-Time
Clearance Requirement:
Active Secret Clearance
Program:
Global Command and Control System – Joint (GCCS-J)
Program Summary:
GCCS-J is the DoD’s Joint Command and Control system of record, delivering a fused, real‑time battlespace picture to commanders and warfighters. The Product Owner will act as the subject‑matter expert and project lead, driving the development, enhancement, and sustainment of GCCS‑J product areas (Situational Awareness, Infrastructure, and Intelligence). The incumbent will own the product vision, roadmap, and backlog, champion user‑centered design, and ensure delivery of high‑value capabilities using Agile/Scrum practices.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Product Owner / Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the technical and operational lead for capabilities within GCCS‑J. This role combines Product Ownership responsibilities with deep expertise across DoD C2 ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
Product Vision & Roadmap:
Define, communicate, and maintain product vision, roadmap, and backlog.
Align backlog priorities with the strategic vision set by the Chief Engineer and Architect.
Backlog Management:
Work with customers and stakeholders to capture, refine, and prioritize user stories.
Conduct weekly backlog grooming to achieve a Definition of Ready.
Adjust backlog priorities each Sprint as needed.
Sprint Execution:
Accept or reject work at the end of each Sprint; establish and enforce the Definition of Done.
Participate in Sprint Reviews, Process Reviews, Design Reviews, and related NG/DISA meetings.
Provide clear acceptance criteria and ensure quality control.
Stakeholder & Team Collaboration:
Serve as the primary liaison between development teams and program management.
Facilitate product meetings; support external customer and product status meetings.
Schedule & Budget:
Work with Program Management to meet delivery schedules.
Provide input into budgetary estimates for development activities.
Provide input for schedule milestones, status reports, and development progress.
Technical Authority:
Act as the authority on technical issues for assigned products.
Monitor performer progress, provide direction, and analyze metrics for management.
User‑Centric Focus:
Continuously engage end‑users to understand needs and validate solutions.
Incorporate user‑centered design principles throughout development.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
5+ years of experience in Agile/Scrum product development, including enterprise‑level product backlog ownership.
Strong understanding of product development architecture, user‑centered design, analytical and systems‑thinking.
Working knowledge of system architecture and data integration principles.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level briefings.
Ability to work effectively with large, cross‑functional teams (users, engineers, program management, government customer).
U.S. Citizen with an active Secret clearance (minimum).
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent certification with demonstrated team‑lead experience.
Experience with GCCS‑J, Joint C2 systems, or enterprise COP platforms, and integrating intelligence/imagery data.
Knowledge of data flows, sensor integration, system architecture, data integration principles.
Experience operating within DISA or Combatant Command environments.
Active Top Secret / SCI clearance.
Desired Competencies
Mission‑focused decision maker with strong operational awareness.
Ability to balance tactical user needs with strategic architectural constraints.
Experience leading cross‑functional technical teams.
Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
Benefits Overview TQA's broad and competitive mix of benefits options are designed to support and protect employees and their families' physical, mental, and financial health. Employment benefits include medical, dental, life and supplemental insurance options as well as a matching 401(k) program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), education reimbursement, mental wellness reimbursements, access to a financial advisor, and up to 31 days of paid leave annually.
Equal Opportunity Employer TrustedQA is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non‑merit factor.
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