Agile Product Owner - DoD SATCOM

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

Product Vision & Strategy
* Define and articulate the product vision and roadmap based on DoD objectives and stakeholder feedback.
* Align product plans with organizational goals, DoD mission requirements, and compliance standards.

Stakeholder Engagement
* Act as the primary liaison between DoD SATCOM stakeholders (including operators, mission planners, and leadership) and development teams, ensuring transparency and clear communication of needs and expectations.
* Gather, analyze, and validate requirements related to EMI detection, geolocation, mitigation, and real-time SATCOM status reporting.
* Host regular product demonstrations, backlog reviews, and feedback sessions with DoD and end-users.

Backlog Management
* Translate high-level concepts, user needs, and technical requirements into user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria for development team implementation.
* Continuously refine the backlog in collaboration with stakeholders and developer teams.

Agile Execution
* Work with multiple Agile teams (potentially from different contractors/companies) to plan and execute sprints, ensuring timely delivery of features that meet acceptance criteria and quality standards.
* Facilitate cross-team collaboration and communication, ensuring dependencies are identified, tracked, and resolved.
* Participate in key Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives) to provide product direction and immediate feedback.

Performance & Quality Assurance
* Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics (e.g., EMI detection accuracy, SATCOM uptime/status metrics) to ensure product success.
* Collaborate with Quality Assurance and technical teams to develop appropriate test strategies and acceptance criteria for EMI and SATCOM status functionalities.
* Ensure product compliance with relevant DoD security, regulatory, and operational standards.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation
* Evaluate potential new features, system integrations, and enhancements to continuously improve the product's value to the DoD mission.
* Champion a culture of continuous improvement within the teams, encouraging adaptation of Agile best practices and fostering an environment of collaboration.

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Product Owner, Product Management, or related role, ideally in a DoD or government-contracted environment.
• Proven track record of applying Agile principles (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or other) to deliver complex technical products in a cross-functional setting.
• Strong experience writing user stories, defining acceptance criteria, and managing product backlogs.
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies, coordinating across multiple teams, and ensuring alignment on sprint goals and scope.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving product strategy, prioritizing features, and making data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with diverse stakeholder groups, including DoD users, contractors, and leadership.

Desired Requirements:

• Understanding of SATCOM systems and EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) concepts, including detection, mitigation strategies, and performance monitoring.
• Experience with SATCOM operational environments, waveforms, and frequency management.
• Familiarity with real-time monitoring tools and data analytics platforms relevant to SATCOM status tracking and EMI.
• Understanding of DoD acquisition processes, especially the Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP).

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master's degree preferred.

Clearance Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
• TS/SCI, Desired.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

The pay range for this position in California is $125,000/year to $155,000/year and $110,000/year to $145,000/year in Colorado; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract wages, job- related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.