Job Title: Scaled Agile Framework Product Owner (CPS) Location: Fairfax, Virginia Job Description: Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for a Scaled Agile Framework Product Owner (CPS) to work from their Fairfax, Virginia facility. This position can also be called aa Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation's core defense/intelligence services and systems. Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Agile experience preferred. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS : Department of Defense SECRET security clearance is REQUIRED at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a US Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, US citizenship is required. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS: Performs requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, detail trade studies, systems integration and test (verification), validation and interface definition studies of subsystem or system elements under supervision of the lead systems engineer Performs technical planning, cost and risk analyses, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for subsystems and system elements Performs customer requirements analysis, develops system requirements and defines allocations to lower levels (elements and components) Performs detailed technical analyses for a subsystem or system elements Develops and evaluates systems, networks and information systems to ensure designs meet applicable governmental security specifications May provide system accreditation/certification evaluation and test support to ensure all technical security features (eg, identification, authentication, access control, labeling, and auditing) of the system are considered and function properly May develop system security documentation on both new and fielded information systems Participates in Modeling (MBSE) and Simulation (Simulink) Researches and analyzes data, such as vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application Supports the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle Provides leadership and/or direction to lower level employees Independently determines proposed approach to solutions Contributes to the completion of major programs and projects Plans and executes project tasks for activities described above Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills. Defines processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Designs a complete and complex framework, system or product. Identifies, analyzes and resolves system design weaknesses. Regular contact with senior levels of internal work groups Works under limited direction Contact with Deputy Program Managers Engineering (DPME) and other professionals within the Engineering department and with project teams across the company Frequent contact with external customers Travel may be required Security clearance required Provides resolution to a diverse range of complex problems Independently determines approach to solutions Keeps abreast of technology trends Contributes to the achievement of business objectives KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Demonstrated leadership skills Scaled Agile Framework EVMS AN/BYG-1 and/or SSP Fire Control Subject Matter Expertise TTWCS experience MBSE DevOPs Test Driven Development Product Line Engineering Demonstrated ability to thrive and effectively collaborate with geographically disbursed teams Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Critical thinking and ability to adapt quickly to evolving requirements Broad understanding of various engineering disciplines that contributes to product development Motivational leader who holds oneself and team accountable to business commitments Fosters team environment Flexibility in terms of changing customer needs, development approaches, and processes Ability to identify and manage scope growth Earned value management (eg IMS development, score cards, variance reports, return to green planning and tracking) Project estimation, staffing, and cost management Fully proficient use and understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories Fully proficient knowledge of other related disciplines Fully proficient with requirements management & system modeling tools (DOORS and MagicDraw) Recognizes various architectural patterns Fully proficient in Microsoft Office applications Fully proficient in JIRA and the Atlassian Tool Suite Ability to sell concepts and ideas Creative thinker Ability to multi-task Fully proficient ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and effectively handle complex assignments Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment and professionally executes projects with little direction Fully proficient ability in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions Fully proficient ability to clearly report relevant to sound systems engineering design Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled . - provided by Dice conventional prompt strike, integrated product team, cps, agile, product owner, top secret clearance