Purpose and Impact:

The Geospatial Enterprise Open Data Store (GEODS) contract provides integration, design, development, and sustainment for data services in support of the Federal Government. 

The Product Manager is responsible for overseeing the development of products from development to operational deployment, guiding Scrum Masters and developers through the requirements process and contributing to a robust, organized Backlog and streamlined Roadmap for the GEODS program. The Product Manager directly supervises the development team and coordinates with supporting groups such as test, integration and operations.

Work Schedule: Day shift, Monday through Friday.

Essential Responsibilities:

As a GEODS Product Manager, you will serve as a bridge between the government and one or more Scrum teams, advancing the vision and execution of the GEODS program by completing the following tasks:

• Backlog Management

• • Prioritize work for one or more Scrum teams, maintaining the team Backlog in Jira and adding to it as feedback is received
  • Assist one or more Scrum teams in developing user stories and acceptance criteria that are clearly understood by developers
  • Review and accept completed work, ensuring it meets defined acceptance criteria
  • Ensure team is always working on highest value approved priorities while avoiding scope creep

• Requirements Development

• • Work closely with government to bring new efforts through the requirements process
  • Assist Chief Architect and Chief Engineer in Roadmap development, defining vision for future years of the program

• Project Management and Execution

• • Oversee projects to ensure successful completion and adherence to timelines
  • Monitor project progress and identify potential issues alongside team Scrum Master
  • Provide contract and government leadership visibility into team progress and impediments, to include reporting (CDRLs, KPIs, etc.)

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Office environment, light physical demands, must have ability to attend to mental tasks for the duration of the work day.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Ability to clearly communicate, verbally and in writing, complex technical challenges and obstacles in a clear and direct manner
• Previous experience supervising a team of developers and engineers in delivering new and updated software interfaces
• Previous experience serving as a Product Owner or Product Manager
• Experience utilizing SAFe or similar Agile methodologies
• Experience with Cloud Services, preferably AWS Cloud, with the ability to discuss cloud service concepts
• Familiarity with Cloud-based cross-domain solutions (CDS), preferably AWS Diode Services
• Familiarity with AI/ML, preferably AWS SageMaker

Security Clearance Required:

• Active TS/SCI to start; with ability to gain and maintain a Poly

Minimum Education:

• Master’s degree with 8 years’ experience, Bachelor’s degree with 12 years’ experience, Associates degree with 20 years’ experience, or a minimum of 25 years’ experience, in relevant field

Minimum Years of Experience:

• Master’s degree with 8 years’ experience, Bachelor’s degree with 12 years’ experience, Associates degree with 20 years’ experience, or a minimum of 25 years’ experience, in relevant field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong grasp of Atlassian tool suite, specifically Confluence and Jira
• Certified Scrum Product Owner or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Certification
• AWS cloud experience and certification(s)
• Familiarity with NGA requirements process, to include RFCs

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This position is not designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.  Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.  

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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