Product Owner (Hybrid) - 19570

Hii - Fort Meade, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Fort Meade, MD

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

Enlighten, a leader in big data solution development and deployment, is seeking an experienced Product Owner to support operations and growth strategy, particularly focusing on the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command (MARFORCYBER). This hybrid role will involve on-site customer support in Fort Meade, MD, with some potential for CONUS travel based on customer needs. The Product Owner will be responsible for establishing and strengthening relationships with targeted government customers, integrating into their daily operations, and championing the company's technology and capabilities. The role requires collaboration with the marketing team to develop and implement marketing and business plans, operational roadmaps, and action plans for identified opportunities. Additionally, the Product Owner will contribute to the development of competitive proposals and work to expand future opportunities with existing customers while identifying new market opportunities. The successful candidate will own the customer experience from start to finish, ensuring that the delivery of the DevSecOps pipeline aligns with customer targets and timelines. This includes acting as the focal point for pushing capabilities to the customer and ensuring they are informed about relevant updates, features, or capabilities. The role also involves supporting the identification, pursuit, and capture of new business opportunities within the Department of Defense (DoD). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DoD cyber, agile development, and big data, with a proven track record of managing complex technical projects and programs. A current TS/SCI with a Polygraph level clearance is required, along with significant experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Establish, foster and strengthen relationships between the company and targeted government customers.
• Support the account lead and work to integrate directly into the customers' daily operations.
• Understand the company's technology and capabilities and champion them accordingly.
• Work with the marketing team to develop and implement marketing and business plans, operational roadmaps, and action plans for identified targets of opportunity.
• Contribute to the development of new, competitive proposals.
• Expand future opportunities by working with existing customers.
• Identify new market opportunities and target markets.
• Document and maintain opportunities in company pipeline tools.
• Develop customer relationships and maintain updated knowledge of customer plans, programs, and general market intelligence.
• Develop an external network of solution partners and providers.
• Collaborate with internal marketing and engineering departments.
• Own the customer experience success from start to finish.
• Work closely with development and engineering teams to ensure DevSecOps pipeline delivery dates track with customer targets and timelines.
• Act as the focal point for pushing capabilities out to the customer.
• Ensure the customer is fully aware of relevant DevSecOps pipeline touchpoints to ensure acceptance of new updates, features, or capabilities.
• Support identifying, pursuing, and capturing new business opportunities within the Department of Defense (DoD).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A current TS/SCI with a Polygraph level clearance is required; U.S. Citizenship required.
• 9+ years in DoD cyber, agile development, and/or big data with a B.A. in Business, a technical field, or related; 7 years relevant experience with a Masters in a related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Prior government or military experience with organizations such as MARFORCYBER, DCSA, DISA, Army Cyber, U.S. Cyber Command, U.S. Air Force (AFCYBER), or 10TH Fleet / Navy Cyber.
• Prior experience providing Defensive Cyber Security or managing a contract that supported this work.
• Experience directly managing complex technical projects and/or programs.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• Understanding of customer buying teams and how to sell to individual influencers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with others.
• Ability to speak in a public forum.
• Excellent interviewing skills including active listening and empathy.
• Participation in the full lifecycle of Business Development, including proposal support, staffing, opportunity identification, bid/no-bid analysis, RFI/Market Responses, etc.
• Excellent organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 2-3 days per week on-site with the customer in Ft. Meade, MD.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Software Engineering, Cloud Technologies, and Cyber Security.
• Technical background strong enough to determine system requirements and work closely with engineering and management to ensure accurate design and estimating would be an asset, but not required.
• Any previous BDP experience is a huge plus.
• DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• 401(k) 10% Match
• Work from home
• Vision insurance