Ground Data Networks (GDN) Customer Product Owner with Security Clearance

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Job description

Overview LMI is seeking a skilled Product Owner, to support Analytical support for Ground Data Networks as part of LMI's support to the Spectrum Warfare Analytical Center (and U.S. Space Force). A successful candidate will demonstrate competency in understanding technical and architectual aspects of Space Operations, specifically as they are dependent upon the Grounded portion of the architecture supporting Space Data Networks, Space Sensors, and provision of Position, Navigation, and Timing. Other skills that would lend to success include relationship management (customer facing and stakeholder) while upholding the highest standards of ethical behavior. The candidate will collaborate with software developers, Operational Analysts, Data Scientists, Mathemeticians, other product owners, customers, and senior leaders to support the construction of the most current space capabilities, and recommendations for where to commit additional resources to provide highly-reliable and capable servies to the warfighter. As well, internal communications are critical to ensuring that the RAPTR analytical environment remins fully functional, represents the absolute best tools, and that an improvement for one team, is an improvement for all. We are looking for candidates that have experience in agile technical development that spans all of our technical skills. LMI is dedicated to improving the business of government, drawing from deep expertise in advanced analytics, digital services, logistics, and management advisory services. Established as a private, not-for-profit organization in 1961, LMI is a trusted third party to federal civilian and defense agencies, free of commercial and political bias. Our clients value our specialized services in logistics, intelligence, homeland security, health care, and energy and environment markets. We believe government can make a difference, and we seek talented, hardworking people who share that conviction. We offer a generous compensation package with excellent benefits that start the first day of employment. Business casual dress, flex time, and tuition reimbursement are a few of our many work-life benefits available to our employees. Responsibilities Leading the vision for the product by prioritizing and overseeing the team, collaborating with myriad internal and external stakeholders and ensuring that the GDN team is delivering products of maximum value to our customers Manage complex technical projects ensuring that goals, requirements, and outcomes are defined and that the appropriate resources are allocated Monitor team performance to ensure that projects are implemented, supported, and closed accurately and in accordance with key milestones and established project standards are upheld and clearly defined throughout the entire process of each project's development and execution Foster positive working relationships with team, client personnel, business owners, customers, and leadership counterparts Consistently work with customers / users to get and apply feedback to improve customer experience Manage and prioritize the team backlog and tasks, set deadlines, and assign resources to each project Track schedule and performance, as well as prepare documents and inform project specific policy, procedures, and report status to all levels Prepare briefing charts, schedule meetings, keep records and record minutes, prepare after-action reports in support of technical reviews Help the team develop user stories and define features Work with LMI and LMI business partners to pursue new business opportunity Qualifications Required Skills Bachelor's degree or higher
At least 5 years of experience Experience with technical management and Agile practices
Successful experience managing technical and functional staff
Advanced understanding of Project Management processes, strategies, and methods
Experience writing and understanding business requirements
Superior communication skills, both oral and written
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills and experience establishing guidelines in these areas for others
Must have the ability to obtain a TS/SCI + clearance
Desired Skills Master's degree or higher
Experience working with the Space domain
Prior experience running projects of similar size and scope
PMP Certification or other equivalent certification Target salary range: $104,000 - $183,000. Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to your skills, experience, education, and/or certifications.

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