<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require </strong><strong>U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.</strong></p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Who we are:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Raft (<a class="theme markdown__link" href="https://teamraft.com/" target="_blank">https://TeamRaft.com</a>) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development. With headquarters in McLean, VA, our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About the role: </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">As a Product Owner leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), you will play a critical role in supporting the development and delivery of mission-critical technology solutions within a complex defense environment. We are seeking a proven leader and problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact setting and can drive results as part of a high-performing technical team.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">In this role, you will help drive data-informed decisions, establish product priorities, and ensure the successful delivery of cybersecurity and technology capabilities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and program leadership to align product development with organizational objectives and evolving mission requirements.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You will take ownership of product health, balancing execution, strategy, and stakeholder relationships to drive successful outcomes. This includes building and maintaining the product backlog for Program Increment (PI) Planning, collaborating with Product Management and technical leadership, and shaping the product roadmap as priorities evolve.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Day to day, you will gather and validate requirements, develop a deep understanding of the business and technical objectives behind the team's work, and ensure development efforts align with broader program goals. You will manage product roadmaps, oversee delivery execution, and provide strategic direction while adapting to shifting priorities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong technical aptitude, the ability to understand complex software solutions, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential to success in this role.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>What we are looking for: </strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">15+ years of experience in program, project, or product management with a focus on SAFe and/or Scrum Agile frameworks</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proven ability to align with Product and Delivery leadership to prioritize the product backlog</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience defining product functionality and writing detailed user stories and epics with strong end-user empathy</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrated skill managing sprints, including planning, review, and acceptance of completed work</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to apply SAFe Agile methods to support disciplined software development and frequent inspection</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Clear, effective communication of product vision and user stories to both technical teams and clients</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Track record of delivering product acceptance criteria and ensuring quality outcomes</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and driv