Scrum Development Product Owner

Raft ( is a customer-obsessed non-traditional defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development. With headquarters in McLean, VA, our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans. As a Product Owner leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), you will provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to the United States Space Force (USSF) for the Digital Bloodhound program. In this role, you will support the Defense Cyber Operations-Space (DCO-S) organization by driving data-informed decisions that maximize the Service's flexibility and efficiency in delivering cybersecurity capabilities to protect the USSF's Operational Enterprise. This means building and maintaining the product backlog for PI planning, developing relationships with the government Product Manager and key stakeholders, and shaping the product and program roadmap as priorities and customer needs evolve. You will manage product roadmaps, oversee delivery execution, and provide strategic leadership - all while adapting to shifting requirements to keep the team on track. 15+ years of experience in program, project, or product management with a focus on SAFe and/or Scrum Agile frameworks ~ Experience defining product functionality and writing detailed user stories and epics with strong end-user empathy ~ Demonstrated skill managing sprints, including planning, review, and acceptance of completed work ~ Ability to apply SAFe Agile methods to support disciplined software development and frequent inspection ~ Track record of delivering product acceptance criteria and ensuring quality outcomes ~ Experience working with DoD customers, ideally within the USSF ecosystem Track record of managing program financials, including P&L ownership Familiarity with data security practices Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI Work is performed on-site in Colorado Springs. Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage ~Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays ~ Education & training benefits ~ Generous Referral Bonuses ~ We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission. Our Customer Obsession We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.