Product Owner

Concept Solutions, LLC (CS) is seeking a Product Owner to support a mission-critical application modernization program for a Department of War (DoW) customer.

This initiative focuses on simplifying and unifying access across a portfolio of production applications through a single sign-on experience, a centralized work surface, and a repeatable approach for integrating applications into a shared platform.

The Product Owner will play a key role in guiding product priorities, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring Agile development efforts align with customer needs and program objectives. This position also supports the continued operation and sustainment of existing applications throughout modernization.

• Own, manage, and prioritize the product backlog across four customer-gated phases, ensuring alignment with program objectives and delivery milestones.
• Define clear acceptance criteria for user stories and phase-exit deliverables.
• Lead ongoing user engagement with analysts, industry users, and members of the public to understand needs, gather feedback, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Translate user feedback and usability findings into actionable, prioritized backlog items.
• Track and report on success metrics established with the customer.

• 5+ years of experience in product ownership or business analysis supporting enterprise web applications.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments delivering solutions to federal government customers.
• Demonstrated experience conducting usability sessions and translating findings into prioritized product enhancements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with identity management, workflow systems, or case-management applications.
• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Work Location and Schedule

• Location: Hybrid. Reston, VA headquarters and approved remote locations within the United States, with on-site work at government facilities in Northern Virginia and Maryland as required.
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with core hours of 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Eastern.
• Agile Delivery: Two-week sprints with a customer demonstration each sprint.
• Travel: 0–10%, within the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
• Security Requirement: U.S. citizenship required. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance. An active Secret clearance or higher is strongly preferred and may allow an earlier start.
• Equipment: Government-furnished equipment is required for all access to government environments.
• Compensation: $100,000–$130,000 annually, depending on experience.

This position is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated start in October 2026.

Company Profile:

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Concept Solutions, LLC (CS) is a leading small business in technology, engineering, and management consulting. We are the innovative and agile force behind strategic solutions that enhance organizational efficiency and safeguard our nation across Aerospace, Defense, and National Security sectors.

For over 25 years, CS has been a trusted partner for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies delivering vital IT, security, and project management services.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our adherence to CMMI-DEV ML3, ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001-1:2013 standards. CS boasts company highlights that include:

• Over two decades of experience across over $300 million in contract awards supporting critical FAA programs
• Multiple contract vehicles providing opportunities across FAA, DoD, NOAA, and other Federal agencies
• Innovation Council - CS maintains an active Internal Research and Development (IR&D) program that is geared towards identifying emerging technologies and pursuing technological innovations

At CS, we know our success stems from our talented team. That’s why we prioritize the wellbeing and growth of our employees, fostering a positive culture centered on innovation, engagement, and career development.

Benefits: Concept Solutions offers a competitive benefits and salary package you would receive from a large company. We offer health, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as a comprehensive 401(k) plan with matching and immediate vesting.

Concept Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity. We invite resumes from all interested parties and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual preference, personal appearance, family responsibility, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or physical disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Concept Solutions is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.