Product Owner

CACI is hiring a Product Owner to drive Agile Scrum planning and execution, partnering with engineering leadership and government stakeholders to shape product scope, priorities, and release delivery.

Responsibilities

• Own the product backlog, including creating, refining, and prioritizing user stories and acceptance criteria to help the engineering team deliver maximum value.
• Serve as the primary liaison between government stakeholders and the Scrum team to define product vision and operational requirements.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Work closely with the Scrum Master and development team to manage scope changes, monitor team velocity, and support increments that meet the Definition of Done and user expectations.
• Support process improvement efforts, contribute to reducing technical debt, and maintain a collaborative environment aligned with broader business objectives.
• Bring strong communication skills through frequent client-facing engagement.
• Assist with cost reduction efforts, knowledge activities, and test-related work product/service activities.
• Help identify issues and provide status updates on scope of work, while maintaining clear understanding of role and team responsibilities and how they support business objectives.
• Maintain a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• US citizenship required due to government contract and/or clearance requirements.
• Proven experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or Requirements Manager in an Agile/Scrum software development environment.
• Ability to translate complex government or operational workflows into clear, actionable technical user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills to support customer deliverable dates and mission-critical business needs.
• Familiarity with Agile lifecycle management and backlog tooling, including Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.

Technologies

• Jira
• Confluence

Desired Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Perform analysis and projects to improve overall quality of work products and processes.
• SAFe PM/PO, Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), or equivalent Agile certification.
• Ability to present software demonstrations and interface with senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to maximize team efficiency through effective workload management, scope prioritization, and stakeholder expectation management.
• Familiarity with collaboration and documentation tools such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).

Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit.
• Access to robust learning resources.
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What You Can Expect

• A culture of integrity.
• An environment of trust.
• A focus on continuous growth.

Compensation

• Pay range: USD 86,600 - 181,800 per year.

Clearance and Travel

• Minimum clearance required to start: TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Percentage of travel required: None.
• Type of travel: None.

Location: Springfield, VA (onsite)