Product Owner (req-295)

Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem-solving and communication. Our core capabilities are our top-tier program and project management, data analytics, and audit services, the backbone of which is our integrated approach to operational excellence. You worked hard to get to where you are. You strive to make every day better than the day before. So do we. Team CATHEXIS operates with an all-in mindset. We are working together to create a company that supports our shared values and individual goals. Our values are centered around leading with integrity, owning the outcome, growing together, and moving with purpose in everything we do for our employees, customers, partners, and communities. We believe success is best when we listen and lead with empathy; model high standards of ethics to provide a rewarding candidate experience; work hard, have fun, and appreciate the strengths we all bring to the team; and empower our employees to create innovative and trusted results. We are looking for a dynamic  Product Owne r  to join our team! The  Product Owner will work alongside a team of highly skilled engineers in the development of AI applications supporting USDA. A motivated and qualified candidate will work closely with the customer to identify their needs and opportunities to expand and work in a team environment.  Responsibilities The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Define and communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with agency mission objectives and contract requirements Own and prioritize the product backlog, writing clear user stories and acceptance criteria that translate stakeholder needs into actionable development tasks Serve as the primary point of contact between government program stakeholders, contracting officer representatives (CORs), and internal delivery teams Facilitate Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint review, retrospectives) and partner with Scrum Masters to remove delivery blockers Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI/ML tools, for applicability to government modernization efforts and present recommendations to leadership and clients Define success metrics and KPIs for product initiatives and report progress to program leadership and government sponsors Ensure delivered capabilities comply with applicable federal IT standards, security requirements, and accessibility guidelines (e.g., Section 508, NIST, FedRAMP as applicable) Requirements An active Secret or above clearance is required Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or equivalent role, ideally within federal or other highly regulated environments Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience Demonstrated experience working directly with or supporting the U.S. Department of…