Product Owner

Who we are:

Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development. With headquarters in McLean, VA, our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.

 

About the role:

As a Product Owner leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), you will provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to the United States Space Force (USSF) for the Digital Bloodhound program. A successful candidate is a proven leader and problem solver who can deliver results as part of a high-performing team in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

In this role, you will support the Defense Cyber Operations-Space (DCO-S) organization by driving data-informed decisions that maximize the Service's flexibility and efficiency in delivering cybersecurity capabilities to protect the USSF's Operational Enterprise.

You will take full ownership of program health - balancing execution, strategy, and relationship management to drive mission success. This means building and maintaining the product backlog for PI planning, developing relationships with the government Product Manager and key stakeholders, and shaping the product and program roadmap as priorities and customer needs evolve. Day to day, you will chase down and validate requirements with stakeholders, develop a deep understanding of the "why" behind the team's work, and ensure that work connects to the broader program strategy. You will manage product roadmaps, oversee delivery execution, and provide strategic leadership - all while adapting to shifting requirements to keep the team on track. A strong technical aptitude and the ability to learn the product deeply are critical to success in this role.

 

What we are looking for: 

• 15+ years of experience in program, project, or product management with a focus on SAFe and/or Scrum Agile frameworks
• Proven ability to align with Product and Delivery leadership to prioritize the product backlog
• Experience defining product functionality and writing detailed user stories and epics with strong end-user empathy
• Demonstrated skill managing sprints, including planning, review, and acceptance of completed work
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