KBR
AgileProductOwner–TacticalSATCOMSME
“Agile Product Owner – Tactical SATCOM SME at KBR. Skills: SATCOM SME, Product backlog, Agile development. Develop, maintain, and prioritize Agile product backlogs. Provide technical and operational SATCOM guidance”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure software increments align with evolving SATCOM mission needs; Ensure software increments align with enterprise modernization objectives; Shape future SATCOM capabilities consistent with enterprise architecture; Shape future SATCOM capabilities consistent with operational modernization goals; Shape future SATCOM capabilities consistent with evolving threat environments
Industry & Context.
DoD Secret clearance, Minimal travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
DoD Secret clearance, Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, systems engineering, physics, or related technical field, 15+ years of experience in SATCOM systems, mission operations, systems engineering, or related defense programs, Deep understanding of DoD SATCOM mission areas, Familiarity with emerging Protected Tactical SATCOM (PTS/PTE) architectures, Understanding of commercial SATCOM providers and architectures, Experience working directly with operational users, mission stakeholders, or military SATCOM programs, Familiarity with Agile development environments, Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Nice to Have
Active Secret or higher clearance, Familiarity with SAFe®, Scrum, Kanban, or other Agile delivery frameworks, Understanding of SATCOM ground systems, network management, mission planning, or C2 systems, Exposure to DevSecOps, cloud-native architectures, or Kubernetes-based mission platforms, Familiarity with digital engineering, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), or requirements traceability practices, Familiarity with proliferated LEO operational concepts, Understanding of AI-enabled mission systems, automated network orchestration, or autonomous SATCOM operations, Experience supporting Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Operations Command (SpOC), or related U. S. Space Force programs, Experience serving as a Product Owner, mission lead, or operational SME within Agile software development teams, Experience using tools such as Jira, Confluence, or related Agile collaboration platforms, Experience supporting hybrid military/commercial SATCOM integration efforts, Experience supporting acquisition, experimentation, or rapid capability insertion programs within DoD space environments, INCOSE CSEP/ESEP certifications
What You'll Do.
and prioritize Agile product backlogs
Provide technical and operational SATCOM guidance
Translate operational SATCOM concepts into actionable features
Collaborate with systems engineering
Interface with operators
government stakeholders
Participate in Program Increment (PI) planning
Participate in backlog grooming
Participate in sprint planning
Participate in Scrum of Scrums activities
Shape future SATCOM capabilities
Support developers and integrators by clarifying operational workflows
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Agile development teams; Systems engineering teams; Integration teams; Cyber teams; DevSecOps teams; Operators; Government stakeholders; Mission partners
Process & Methodology
Agile, Scrum, PI planning, Backlog grooming, Sprint planning
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