North Point Technology is seeking an experienced Product Owner to join our team focused on developing and enhancing an enterprise-level software solution for the collection and management of GeoSpatial intelligence. This platform plays a crucial role in automating the collection of geospatial data and imagery, used in intelligence analysis and decision-making processes. As the Product Owner, you will be responsible for shaping the product’s vision, managing the product backlog, and driving the development of new features that improve the automation and efficiency of intelligence workflows.
In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders from both technical and non-technical teams, ensuring that the product evolves to meet the needs of its users while incorporating cutting-edge technologies. Your focus will be on making the system more intuitive, automated, and effective for users involved in geospatial intelligence operations, with an emphasis on ease of use for a diverse range of users.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- Experience: At least 3-5 years as a Product Owner or similar role, ideally in a software development environment. Experience with intelligence-related products or similar domains is a plus.
- Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with software development processes, particularly in Java and Angular, is essential to understand how product features are delivered and to communicate effectively with engineering teams.
- Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including development teams, business leaders, and end-users, to gather requirements, prioritize work, and communicate product vision.
- Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions. Ability to analyze complex user needs and translate them into actionable software features.
- User-Centered Approach: Focus on user needs and experience, with a passion for making complex software accessible to novice users.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to create clear product documentation, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in an agile environment, adapting quickly to changing requirements and evolving product needs.
- Agile Methodologies: Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment and familiarity with product management tools such as Jira, Trello, or similar.
PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- AI Integration: Understanding of how AI can enhance product functionality, particularly in the context of automation and user assistance, is highly desirable.
- Experience with Needs Management Systems: Experience working with intelligence analysis, imagery collection, or any software related to tasking and resource management in a defense or intelligence context.
- Understanding of Intelligence Workflows: Knowledge of how intelligence teams generate, process, and analyze imagery and other data for decision-making is a plus.
North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.
At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.
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