UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies · 1 month ago
Sr. Development of Operations Engineer
Fort Belvoir, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expUICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies is seeking a Sr. Development of Operations Engineer for the Army Data and Analytics Platform (ARDAP) effort. This role involves managing subject matter experts and IT professionals to ensure the real-time availability of command and logistics information, while driving the execution of complex DoD software programs.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Kyle Clack
Responsibilities
Responsible for defining and supporting the delivery of desirable, feasible, viable, and sustainable products that meet the needs of the Army Training Information System (ATIS)
This role collaborates closely with the Release Train Engineer (RTE), business owners, and other key stakeholders to align the product vision with strategic objectives, ensuring the successful delivery of value across the Agile Release Train (ART)
As a designated key position, the Senior Product Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping ATIS development, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving the execution of complex DoD software programs
Develop and maintain the Program Road-map in collaboration with the RTE and business owners, ensuring alignment with the vision for ATIS development
Serve as the proxy Product Owner for matrix support teams, ensuring value delivery to stakeholders. Drive the establishment and execution of data strategies, work-flow designs, product development processes, and digitization/automation initiatives
Lead matrix teams in defining User Stories and prioritizing the Team Backlog, ensuring alignment with program priorities while maintaining conceptual and technical integrity
Collaborate with teams to refine stories with acceptance criteria and examples, and ensure compliance with the Definition of Done. Manage the iteration execution process, maintaining a smooth flow of backlog items to user stories
Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning sessions, ensuring effective collaboration across cross functional teams
Provide guidance on capacity allocation to support technical teams in sequencing critical infrastructure tasks for new functionality
Participate in team demos and retrospectives to validate and align deliverables with stakeholder expectations
Act as the primary interface between the ART, business owners, and development teams, ensuring seamless communication and alignment
Lead or participate in cross functional collaboration teams spanning multiple Army programs to ensure consistency and integration
Conduct and lead SAFe Agile User Story Workshop Series, establishing a baseline understanding of collaborative processes and fostering a training environment for development teams
Mentor junior team members and stakeholders on Agile best practices and collaborative product development
Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams and matrixed organizations within Agile frameworks
Proven track record of aligning product vision with organizational objectives and driving successful execution
Deep knowledge of SAFe Agile practices, including user story development, backlog management, and program increment planning
Strong ability to coordinate with diverse teams, including system engineers, UX designers, and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in an Information Technology discipline or a related field
Ten (10+) years of experience in full life-cycle DoD software development programs with three (3+) years as a Product Owner or Product Manager for Agile software development within DoD programs
Experience supervising SAFe Agile and Product Support teams
Proven expertise in strategy development, work-flow management, process digitization, and oversight of Agile project management tools and metrics reporting
Three (3+) years of experience managing client relationships and supporting business growth
Demonstrated experience leading cross functional collaboration teams across multiple Army programs
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scaled Agile Framework Product Owner/Product Manager (SAFe POPM) and Human-centered Design (HCD) Practitioner
Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level
US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location
Company
UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies
UIC Government Services (UICGS).
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Hundley
President
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