Product Owner (Hybrid) - 19873

Huntington Ingalls Industries - San Antonio, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - San Antonio, TX

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Enlighten is seeking an experienced Product Owner to play a pivotal role in supporting operations and driving growth strategy, particularly with a focus on the U.S. Air Force. This position will involve providing project management and DevSecOps support, with the goal of fostering organic growth within the organization. The Product Owner will also assist in the training and adoption of various analytics and applications developed for cyber operations on the government-owned Big Data Platform (BDP). The role will require a hybrid work approach, combining on-site local work with the customer and travel up to 25% to support customers both CONUS and OCONUS as necessary. In this role, the Product Owner will be responsible for establishing, fostering, and strengthening relationships between the company and targeted government customers. Acting as the account lead, the individual will integrate directly into the customers' daily operations, ensuring a deep understanding of the technology and capabilities offered by Enlighten. This includes understanding all tiers of the Air Force Network to support the implementation of new hardware and software solutions at the base level. The Product Owner will collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement marketing and business plans, operational roadmaps, and action plans for identified targets of opportunity. They will also work to expand future opportunities by leveraging existing customer relationships and identifying new market opportunities. Maintaining updated knowledge of customer plans, programs, and general market intelligence will be crucial for success in this role. Additionally, the Product Owner will develop an external network of solution partners and providers, ensuring a comprehensive approach to customer experience and success from start to finish. This includes working closely with development and engineering teams to ensure that DevSecOps pipeline delivery dates align with customer targets and timelines, and acting as the focal point for pushing capabilities out to the customer.

Responsibilities

• Establish, foster and strengthen relationships between company and targeted government customers.
• Function as the account lead and work to integrate directly into the customers daily operations.
• Responsible for understanding our technology / capabilities and championing accordingly.
• Responsible for understanding all Tiers of the Air Force Network to support implementing new hardware and software solutions at the base level.
• Work with the company marketing team to develop and implement marketing and business plans, operational roadmaps, and action plans for identified targets of opportunity.
• 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 company development and engineer teams to ensure DevSecOps pipeline delivery dates track with customer targets and timelines.
• Act as the focal point to 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).
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A current TS/SCI level security 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 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.
• Cyber hunt background is required.
• Experience directly managing complex technical projects and/or programs.
• Understanding of budget practices and acquisitions shop with the organizations or relationships with relevant personnel.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with others, including public speaking.
• 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.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, sometimes on short notice CONUS and OCONUS.
• Ability to work a hybrid role with some time on-site with the customer and team.

Nice-to-haves

• DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications may be required as directed by the customer.
• 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

• 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans.
• 10% 401k benefit.
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays.
• Education/training allowances.