Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Agile Team Product Owner (PO)

i3 is searching for an Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Agile Team Product Owner (PO)

The Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Operating Systems Maintenance (OSM) Product Owner (PO) will work as a member of the Army Program Executive Office Missiles and Space (PEO MS) Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC) Project Office.  The OSM PO will be responsible for reviewing/understanding Systems Engineering concepts/designs/algorithms, working with Program Management to set priorities for new capabilities and defects, and providing guidance to the OSM team for each Program Increment (PI) and Sprint.  The OSM PO will support the team in the development of acceptance criteria for OSM tasks and stories, as well as be responsible for the verification of work performed by the OSM team.  The OSM PO will also be required to work with the Cyber team to maintain a suitable cyber posture for deployed OS products.  The position will include technical briefings, demonstrations, and advisement to leadership.  The PO will report on status; recommended courses of actions, competing capabilities, performance, risks, and impacts to the IFMC mission.

Basic Qualifications:

The candidate must have a good understanding of operating systems concepts including Windows and RHEL update/patching requirements, Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scanning/risk assessment, and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert/Management (IAVA/IAVM) processes.  The candidate must be able to work directly with the Agile software developers to meet deadlines and program objectives.

The candidate must:

• Be fluent in the Microsoft Office toolset
• Be a US citizen
• Have a Bachelor’s degree (or advanced degree) from an accredited college (ABET preferred) in engineering, the sciences or mathematics,
• Have a minimum of 7 years combined Government/DoD experience in performing the essential duties listed above,

Other Qualifications:

An additional plus is knowledge in IBCS, PATRIOT, MEADS, THAAD, C2BMC, or AEGIS. The ability to “move out” and champion your ideas, architectures, designs, enthusiasm; independent critical thinking; and a team attitude are very important. Experience in JIRA/Confluence is a plus. Security + and Linux experience are also desired.  Possessing an Agilist Certification is an additional plus.

Security Requirements:

Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance or higher.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of office administration and procedures.
• Exceptional judgment capabilities and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills; ability to clearly communicate in discussions and written documents, and to deliver feedback clearly and tactfully.
• Interact with a diverse array of customers and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work independently with accountability for accurate and complete results.
• Be extremely organized and exceptionally detail oriented.
• Work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Be energized by a fast-paced work environment.
• Communicate well: listening, verbal, and written.
• Analyze information and respond appropriately.
• Manage time wisely and prioritize tasks.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Multi-task in a pleasant manner.
• Work well under pressure.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama specializing in missile and aviation systems engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic effects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation. We have established a broad offering of products and capabilities collectively providing decades of experience supporting the full complement of DoD military services, Missile Defense Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and a variety of other Government organizations and private industry customers.

Perks of being a team member owner include:

• Long-term financial security
• Higher job satisfaction
• Greater job security
• Personal and professional growth
• Great company culture

Other outstanding benefits:

• Excellent insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares

We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!