Product Owner (Hybrid) - 19646

Hii - Fort Belvoir, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Fort Belvoir, VA

1,001-5,000 employees

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 U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) and the Defensive Cyber Operations command at Fort Belvoir, VA. This role is pivotal in establishing and nurturing relationships with Army government customers, functioning as an account leader to address operational issues effectively. The Product Owner will be responsible for understanding the company's technology and capabilities, championing them to the customers, and collaborating with the marketing team to develop and implement strategic marketing and business plans. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of competitive proposals and expand future opportunities by working closely with existing customers. This role requires the identification of new market opportunities and maintaining an updated knowledge of customer plans and general market intelligence. The Product Owner will also develop an external network of solution partners and providers, ensuring a seamless customer experience from start to finish. This includes working closely with development and engineering teams to track DevSecOps pipeline delivery dates and ensuring customer acceptance of new updates and features. Additionally, the Product Owner will support the identification, pursuit, and capture of new business opportunities within the Department of Defense (DoD). The position requires a hybrid work schedule, with on-site work expected 2-3 days a week, and may involve travel up to 25% of the time. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DoD cyber, agile development, and big data, along with the ability to manage complex technical projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Establish, foster and strengthen relationships between the company and targeted Army government customers.
• Function as an account leader and work with Enlighten leadership to ensure the Army's operational issues are addressed.
• 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 to push 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 Secret U.S. Government security clearance is required; a Top Secret level clearance is preferred.
• Minimum of 9 years experience in DoD cyber, agile development, and/or big data with a B.A. in Business, a technical field, or related field; or 7 years relevant experience with a Master's in a related field; or a 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.
• Experience directly managing complex technical projects and/or programs.
• Understanding of budget practices and acquisitions with relevant organizations or relationships.
• 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 and provide high-level presentations to senior management and government officials.
• 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 and willingness to travel up to 25%, sometimes on short notice CONUS.

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.
• Previous BDP experience is a huge plus.

Benefits

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