Product Owner (Hybrid)

About Enlighten

Enlighten, honored as a Top Workplace by USA Today, is a leader in big data solution development and deployment. With deep expertise in cloud-based services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science, we drive innovation to meet our customers' greatest challenges. We believe the most effective environment for your projects isn't one-size-fits-all. Our hybrid work approach fosters lasting relationships and in-person collaboration while offering the flexibility to work from home for focused results.

At Enlighten, our team's unwavering work ethic, top talent, and celebration of innovative ideas have helped us thrive. We recognize that our employees are essential to our company's success, so we strive to take care of you as much as you take care of us.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Product Owner to directly support operations and assist in growth strategy, with a special emphasis on the U.S. Air Force. In this role, you will serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Air Force operational Big Data Platform (BDP) capabilities, bridging the gap between technical development and daily customer operations.

You will act as the lead for analytic and application development, integrating production capabilities directly into the customers' workflows. Your day will involve gathering software requirements from Air Force customers, establishing development roadmaps, and conveying these needs to developers. You will champion our technology, troubleshoot platform issues, and ensure the customer is fully aware of DevSecOps pipeline touchpoints to facilitate the acceptance of new updates and features.

This position requires a hybrid work model, with onsite presence at the customer site in Fort Meade, MD, 2-3 days a week. You will also travel up to 25% to support customers both within the U.S. (CONUS) and overseas (OCONUS) as necessary.

Hiring Process

Candidates selected for this role must possess a current TS/SCI level U.S. Government security clearance and U.S. citizenship. The interview process will assess your experience with DoD cyber operations, agile development, and your ability to manage complex technical programs. Specific details regarding the interview stages and timeline will be communicated by the recruiter during the initial screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Enlighten is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.