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*We are open to supporting 100% remote work anywhere within the US* ICF is looking for a Senior Product Owner who is eager to use their skills to effectively support a large federal client. We are seeking confident, self-motivated individuals to conduct this valuable work in a fully remote capacity within the USA. This position is open to senior to principal professional depending on experience. You will play a pivotal role on a high performing Agile software development team, driving the vision of the product through the program backlog and into product backlogs. You will own the program and product roadmaps, as well as the high-level features and epics on the program and product backlogs. You will interact with individuals from many disciplines across the team, including subject matter experts, business analysts, architects, and technical leads. You will also be a key touch point in our human-centered design approach, working closely with user researchers and user experience designers to ensure the product vision is appropriately captured. Responsibilities: Identify and refine customer needs and program strategy. Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with the client goals and priorities. Own and refine the vision of the program and products. Create, prioritize, and manage the product backlog, ensuring that the most valuable features are delivered to users. Write clear and actionable user stories and acceptance criteria to guide development efforts. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, understand needs, and ensure alignment across various initiatives. Effectively break down the program vision into features and epics. Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and inform future development efforts. Derive an Agile program roadmap from the program backlog. Define minimum viable products and establish success criteria. Collaborate closely with a wide range of individuals on the Agile team. Communicate vision, strategy, roadmaps, and backlogs to key stakeholders. Perform an active role in mitigating impediments impacting successful team completion of Release/Sprint Goals. Running monthly and ad hoc reports Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree 10+ years of relevant IT experience with at least 6+ years as a Product Owner, working with software development teams and understanding the product lifecycle building modern and highly complex software products. US Citizenship or Green Card holder is required Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply. Professional skills: Clear and concise written communication Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in an Agile development environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to translate complex requirements into actionable user stories. Strong organizational and time management skills. Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision making. Preferred Qualifications: Flexible and willing to accept a change in priorities as necessary. Experience working in or with the federal government. Secret clearance preferred Experience working with Data Engineering and Data Analytics projects Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $98,124.00 - $166,810.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99) Need help? We're here: ICFCareerCenter@icf.com About ICF ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.