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Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Product Owner to support a government contract delivering mission-critical technology solutions. This individual will bridge the gap between technical implementation and business requirements, working closely with stakeholders to define success criteria, validate results, and ensure the solution meets operational needs for monitoring, oversight, and investigation. As a member of this project, you will help ensure the delivery of healthcare to millions of Americans by monitoring and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders, end-users, and the development team.
Define, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog based on business value, technical feasibility, and strategic goals.
Translate stakeholder needs into well-defined user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional requirements.
Collaborate closely with Scrum Masters, developers and QA to ensure clear understanding of requirements and product vision.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Track and communicate progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders and leadership.
Conduct market research, user feedback sessions, and data analysis to inform product decisions.
Ensure that all product deliverables comply with government regulations, security, and accessibility standards (e.g., NIST, Section 508).
Support the creation of product roadmaps and release plans aligned with contract objectives.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of experience in product ownership, business analysis, or related roles.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, preferably with Scrum or SAFe frameworks.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and product management principles.
Ability to create and maintain user stories, acceptance criteria, and product documentation.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.
Must reside in the Continental US.
Depending on the government agency, specific requirements may include a public trust background check.
Preferred Requirements
Experience supporting federal government IT programs specifically within CMS or health industry.
Familiarity with project management and product tools (JIRA, Confluence, Rally, Trello).
Knowledge of compliance, accessibility, and security standards applicable to government software projects (FedRAMP, NIST, Section 508).
Exposure to data analytics, UX research, or customer journey mapping.
Certification such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO).
Additional Information
Location
Be in your Element. We are a remote-first company based in Washington, DC.
Element is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
We believe in a world where solutions we build improve the lives of those who use them.
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