Product Owner

Job overview

The Product Owner role is hybrid, with work locations at OCH Technologies headquarters in Sterling, VA, or the William J. Hughes Technical Center in Egg Harbor, NJ. Compensation is not specified. The role supports software delivery for government contracting projects at OCH Technologies, an IT services and cybersecurity solutions firm. The Product Owner bridges stakeholders and the development team, helping ensure priorities are clear, work aligns with project goals, and impediments are addressed. By managing the backlog, facilitating Scrum activities, and coordinating delivery planning, the role supports effective software development and project execution.

What you'll do

• Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• own and prioritize the product backlog with the Technical Project Manager and stakeholders
• write and refine user stories with acceptance criteria
• identify and remove roadblocks, escalating when needed
• serve as liaison between developers and stakeholders
• monitor sprint metrics and communicate progress and risks
• collaborate on release planning, scope, and schedules aligned with contract milestones
• support project documentation
• contribute technical perspectives to solution design
• recommend Agile process improvements based on retrospective feedback
• support proposal efforts and organic growth opportunities as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

product owner

agile

scrum

backlog management

sprint planning

user stories

software development

government contracting

secret clearance

jira

confluence

sterling va

egg harbor nj

hybrid

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off and holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, paid parental leave, employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related discipline, five years of relevant experience, Agile/Product Owner or Scrum Master experience, software development experience, government contracting experience, and ability to hold and maintain a Secret Clearance. PMP certification listed. Benefits include paid time off and holidays, insurance, paid parental leave, employer-paid disability and life insurance, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

About the employer

OCH Technologies LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.