Product Owner

Apogee Engineering, LLC

. Support the SMPES Product Owner in defining and prioritizing product backlogs .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeOffutt AFB • Nebraska • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in translating operational needs into actionable requirements and use cases while effectively coordinating with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in agile methodologies and backlog management to ensure timely delivery and alignment with mission goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Agile Software DevelopmentRequirements ElicitationBacklog ManagementJira and ConfluenceStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Requirements DocumentationUse Case DevelopmentOperational ScenariosCapability AssessmentsFeature Tracking

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationOral CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationLeadership Advocacy

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceCollaboration Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

TS w/SCI Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Mission PlanningOperational PlanningCapability DevelopmentDoW SupportStakeholder Training

Tech Stack

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TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the SMPES Product Owner in defining and prioritizing product backlogs
Translate operational needs into actionable use case diagrams, use case descriptions, activity diagrams, and operational scenarios
Coordinate with users, requirements managers, program managers, and development teams to clarify requirements and priorities
Conduct requirements elicitation with users, operators, requirements managers, and PMO personnel
Refine operational scenarios, problem sets, need statements, and requirements artifacts
Support Product Owner standups, sprint-ahead planning, executive sprint reviews, backlog reviews, and agile delivery activities
Lead or support backlog reviews, prioritization sessions, and release-planning activities
Validate backlog accuracy, clarify operational language, identify dependencies and risks, and align work with operational priorities
Synchronize requirements, development, testing, usability, and fielding activities
Support capability demonstrations, usability sessions, operational assessments, and fielding activities
Train stakeholders on backlog prioritization, requirements documentation, and collaboration tools
Identify issues requiring leadership decisions, advocacy, or cross-organizational coordination
Track feature progress and ensure timely delivery
Ensure alignment between mission goals, priorities, and technical execution
Prepare and present capability updates, reports, and stakeholder briefings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a US citizen
Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility
Bachelor's degree
Minimum 12 years of relevant experience
Minimum of 5 years supporting the DoW
Experience translating operational or mission needs into written requirements, use cases, scenarios, workflows, or similar capability-development artifacts
Experience using Jira and Confluence, or comparable tools for backlog management, requirements traceability, status reporting, and stakeholder coordination
Experience facilitating meetings with technical and nontechnical stakeholders and resolving competing priorities, dependencies, and delivery risks
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to brief senior leaders and develop concise decision-support products
Ability to analyze user feedback and operational observations, identify priorities, and recommend practical capability improvements
Ability to work independently while coordinating across a broad stakeholder network
Experience as a Product Owner, product manager, or operational requirements lead
Experience supporting agile software development processes, release planning, usability assessments, capability demonstrations, and operational fielding
Experience in mission planning, targeting, command and control, operational planning, or another directly relevant mission domain
Experience designing or improving requirements management and capability delivery processes
Experience delivering stakeholder training on requirements methods, collaboration tools, or backlog management practices

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