Experience Modernization Team (XMT) Product Owner (PO)

i3 is are seeking a highly skilled Experience Modernization Team (XMT) Product Owner (PO). The XMT is responsible for defining and delivering the NexGen Air and Missile Defense Product Solutions — operating at the intersection of user research, design, and mission context to ensure the right solutions are built, by grounding every product decision in a deep, holistic understanding of real warfighter needs. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between technical execution and program strategy, driving the suitability of experimental capabilities for implementation into the IBCS program.

The PO will be responsible for the prioritization and validation of efforts executed within a PI. 

Key responsibilities:

• Communicate with leadership when products are ready to push into the development process.
• Prioritize user research, studies, and suitability evaluations in coordination with Program Management for PIs and sprints.
• Deliver technical briefings and demonstrations to leadership, offering COAs and impact analysis.
• Assist with technical roadmap for implementation and integration of efforts based on maturity and suitability of design.
• Serve as a bridge between PAE Fires stakeholders, Users, and the experience modernization team.

Required Qualifications:

• Have a bachelor’s degree (or advanced degree) from an accredited college (ABET preferred) in engineering, the sciences or mathematics.
• Have a minimum of 10 years combined Government/DoD experience in performing the essential duties listed above.
• Be fluent in the Microsoft Office toolset.
• Proficiency with the Atlassian toolset (Jira/Confluence) for backlog management and the Microsoft Office toolset for professional deliverables
• The candidate must have a good understanding of engineering practices. within Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), user research, and UX/UI design. 
• An active clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• US citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge in IBCS, PATRIOT, MEADS, THAAD, C2BMC, or AEGIS. Prior Product Owner of a SW development SCRUM team.
• Experience leading user centered design practices to include design of experiments, collection methods, and post analysis.

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.  
• Must be able to communicate with others effectively.  
• 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!