Riverside Overview Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship. Position Overview Riverside Research is seeking a Product Owner Proxy to assist in developing strategy, drafting policy, creating process, and implementing actions to support for development of analyst tool suite at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Candidates must be technically proficient and capable of devising practical and sustainable solutions. Since context of this support will be classified, candidates must have a TS/SCI clearance. Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and advice to the vision, design, and oversight of complex projects, spanning hardware and software solutions Using Agile methodologies, develop, implement, monitor, and close out project plans, backlogs, and sprints for IT development efforts Collaborate with enterprise IT architects, customers, developers, and other stakeholders to develop new enterprise level software services/technologies both on premises and in the commercial cloud Provide technical analysis of enterprise issues and processes and propose solutions Develop and communicate product vision and goals Produce communication materials (schedules, briefings, etc) to keep stakeholders apprised of product progress and roadblocks Provide introduction and familiarization on tool suite to newly hired analysts Advise government customer in the prioritization of activities Participate in planning activities such as release planning sessions and technical proposal reviews Assist in the creation and review of use cases, backlogs, technical documentation, project trajectories, and goals Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Qualifications Top Secret clearance with SCI adjudication Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, physics, mathematics, or related fields. 8+ years of experience spanning IT project management, system administration, and/or software development Understanding of agile software development concepts Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills Self-motivated, independent, detail oriented, responsible team player Must live in or relocate to a commutable distance of Wright Patterson Airforce Base and surrounding areas. Desired Qualifications: Understanding of micro-services, IaaS, PaaS, system visualization, and/or cloud capabilities/designs Understanding of multiple software programming languages Experience as part of an agile software development project/program Ability to troubleshoot and resolve enterprise level technical problems Experience with DevSecOps and/or intelligence production Understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, data bases, Python, Istio, Helm, Bitbucket, Elastic, Tableau, and/or other related technologies Professional certifications in agile software development (e.g. Scrum Product Owner, etc.) Professional certifications in systems engineering, IT, and/or project/program management (e.g. ITIL, PMP, DAU, etc.) Experience with needs documentation (e.g. CONOPs, use cases, requirements, backlog) Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field IT Service Management experience Familiarity with NIST RMF Global Comp $91,000- $145,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors. Closing Statement Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees. Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.
