Product Owner II at Agile Defense

About Agile Defense   At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.   Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests. Requisition #: 1532 Job Tittle: Product Owner II Location: Camp Smith, HI Required Clearance: TS/SCI Job Description Objective 1: Serve as a Business Analyst for Mission-Critical Solutions • Collaborate with stakeholders to define, refine, and prioritize product requirements that align with INDOPACOM’s mission objectives. • Develop and maintain roadmaps that clearly articulate the vision, goals, and milestones for current and future initiatives. • Balance competing priorities while ensuring delivery of high-impact features and capabilities. • Act as a trusted advisor to senior military leaders, translating their strategic vision into actionable technical requirements. Objective 2: Drive Collaborative Planning and Execution • Facilitate workshops, stakeholder interviews, and collaborative planning sessions to gather and prioritize mission needs. • Work closely with the engineering team to ensure solutions meet operational goals and technical feasibility. • Lead Agile ceremonies such as backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives to maintain alignment and focus. • Monitor and communicate progress through well-defined metrics, ensuring transparency and accountability across teams. Objective 3: Leverage Technical Knowledge to Support Data-Driven Solutions • Provide insights and guidance on data pipelining and ensure alignment with the Advana War Data Platform (WDP) for mission-critical analytics. • Collaborate with technical teams to define requirements and ensure the feasibility of data-driven solutions. • Advocate for the integration of advanced analytics and data workflows to optimize INDOPACOM operations. Objective 4: Foster Stakeholder Engagement and Cross-Team Collaboration • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across INDOPACOM and mission partners, ensuring alignment with mission priorities. • Act as a liaison between senior military leaders and technical teams, ensuring clear communication and mutual understanding. • Promote collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, driving shared ownership of program success. Education and Years of Experience • Military Experience: Direct military or military contracting experience, with a strong understanding of INDOPACOM operations. • Product Ownership Expertise: 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner, including roadmap development, prioritization, and stakeholder management. Required Skills • Military Experience: Direct military or military contracting experience, with a strong understanding of INDOPACOM operations. • Product Ownership Expertise: 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner, including roadmap development, prioritization, and stakeholder management. • Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required. • Agile Methodologies: Demonstrated experience working within Agile frameworks, with a solid understanding of Scrum or SAFe practices. • Technical Knowledge: Foundational understanding of data pipelines and/or the Advana War Data Platform (WDP). • Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to communicate effectively with senior military leaders and technical teams alike. Preferred Skills • Experience supporting INDOPACOM operations or working within the Pacific Command theater. • Proven ability to manage competing priorities in rapidly changing mission environments. • Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar Agile collaboration platforms. • Experience delivering AI products within Maven Smart Systems. • Background in creating and maintaining detailed product documentation, user stories, and acceptance criteria. • Certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM). Working Conditions Onsite location is in a SCIF. Our Core Values   Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.    What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.   Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. Honest - Be Trustworthy.Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. Humble - Be Grounded.Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. Hungry - Be Eager.Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. Hustle - Be Driven.Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.   Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities