Principal Product Owner

SMX is seeking a Principal Product Owner to support USINDOPACOM J6 portfolio of programs. This position is a hybrid between Camp H.M. Smith Marine Corps Base and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii.

This position requires a DoD TS/SCI which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently manage and monitor tasks as directed from the J68 and designees
• Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and project objectives across the full suite of J6 Innovation initiatives
• Oversee the development and management of Agile product backlogs to ensure associated Agile project objectives align with operational requirements
• Function as the primary interface between internal and external stakeholders (both Government and Industry partner) from a technical, planning and requirement definition perspective
• As required, attend exercise and project planning conferences to ensure Requests For Information (RFI) and Requests For Support (RFS) are captured, codified and prioritized across the relevant associated Agile Product Scrums
• Contribute to future state design initiatives, including but not limited to Information Domains, multi-security level and hybrid cloud enterprise solutions
• Provide technical input and feedback to Agile Product Owners/Scrum Masters, Systems and Integration Engineers, Program and Project Management to assist in continued maturation of Agile Lifecycle Methodologies
• Participate in formal and informal technical exchanges with interagency and industry partners in support of J6 Innovation initiatives
• Ensure system discrepancies are identified, tracked, prioritized and closed in a timely manner
• Coordinate with development and engineering teams to ensure efficient and effective deployment of new solutions and systems
• Up to 40% travel
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• BS/BA from an accredited college or university in a Project Management, Business Administration or relevant technical/management discipline
• Associate’s Degree and additional experience in relevant field may be substituted for a BS/BA
• Minimum of 5 years of Product/Systems Owner or IT management experience
• Self-Starter with the ability to complete tasks within required timeframes with no supervision
• Proficiency in the use of SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Visio
• Experience working as a technical liaison between senior Government and Industry partner leadership
• Willingness to participate in daily Agile scrums (as required by project management)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Capacity to learn new systems rapidly and adapt quickly to change
  
  

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with USINDOPACOM
• Experience working in Agile Development Methodology
• Experience with DoD Communications planning practices
• Intra-agency or joint command experience
• IAT Level II/IAM Level I certification (i.e. Security CE)
  
  

Application Deadline: January 13, 2025

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$116,100—$174,100 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information. SMX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including disability and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.