Product Owner Analyst

DCCA is a veteran-owned IT business specializing in providing innovative solutions to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. DCCA is proud to offer career growth opportunities and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at: www.dcca.com

Product Owner Analyst

Candidate must have or be willing to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

For over 40 years, DCCA has provided a broad range of IT services to government agencies and commercial enterprises, helping them to feel confident in their IT infrastructure. With DCCA, these organizations can be confident in the flexibility and skill of their IT partners, allowing them to upgrade their technology quickly and efficiently. Better yet, thanks to DCCA's successful track record, clients can rest assured knowing DCCA can tackle any problem with ease, allowing them to focus on the work that matters.

Internally, DCCA prides itself on a culture built on integrity and inclusivity, allowing its employees to build lasting skills and relationships. As a veteran owned business, DCCA knows the importance of recruiting employees with a wide range of backgrounds, allowing for every problem to be approached by a diverse array of perspectives. Join us and be part of a team that has a people first mentality and a dedication to excellence.

Key Tasks:

* Serve as the Product Owner supporting the program in conjunction with the CMS Product Owners

* Work directly with CMS Business Owner to elicit, analyze, and document requirements, ensuring clear understanding and acceptance criteria.

* Maintain a prioritized backlog of features, user stories, and technical tasks, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business priorities.

* Act as the liaison for the business owners and the development team during project development lifecycle.

* Collaborate with the Agile Release Train (ART) to plan and prioritize features for upcoming releases, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with program increments.

* Work with the HCD, technical and legacy teams to understand the existing and new system functionality as needed.

* Author user stories include validation criteria which reasonably covers all areas necessary for complete testing of the new functionality

* Provide system demos and training sessions to stakeholders

* Work with UX designers to create wireframes for the user stories and review them with users and gather feedback

* Provide additional support and guidance to clients during the implementation phase to include development of training resources

* Participate in PI and Sprint Planning, ART Syncs and other agile activities as required

Required Skills:

Proven experience:

* 5+ Years of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in an Agile environment, preferably using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

* 5+ Years of experience supporting CMS Medicare or Medicaid Programs

* Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices, including backlog management, release planning, and Agile ceremonies.

* Expertise with JIRA and Confluence.

* Ability to ask the right questions to get to the real business needs and dive deeper into initial business requirements

* Excellent communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, work independently and adapt quickly to changing priorities and requirements.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering value to customers and driving business results.

Desired Skills:

Proven experience with:

* Supporting client stakeholders with varying levels of Agile experience

* Proficient in MS Power Point, MS Word, and MS Excel

* Background in Medicaid finance

Education/Certifications:

* Computer Science degree or Bachelor's Degree in a related major

Desired (pluses):

* Master's in Information Systems or Computer Science

* SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification

Candidate must have or be willing to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

The proposed salary range for this position in Maryland is 100,000 to 130,000. Final salary will be determined based on various factors. Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability and life insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives.

At DCCA, we believe the key to providing our clients with unrivaled services starts with retaining top talent, something we're able to do through our consistent commitment to building culture and comprehensive benefits.

Competitive Compensation: While salary at DCCA is determined by various factors, we are committed to making sure our salaries reflect the skill and expertise of our employees. In addition, each year we perform an annual salary review ensuring pay is equitable across both the company and industry at large.

Growth Opportunities: DCCA makes it a priority to help you grow and support your career advancement. From upskilling programs to recertification support, to professional development opportunities, we're here to help you grow your career and create lasting relationships.

Emphasis on Inclusivity: DCCA's culture emphasizes respect, equity, and opportunity and is supported by an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection.

Empowering Health: DCCA's benefits which encompass healthcare, paid time off, and flexible 401(k) options encourage you to live a healthy and fulfilling life, both in and outside of work. Learn more about our total benefits package on ourBenefits page.

Mission Focused Work: From the defense industry to health IT management, DCCA allows you to work on innovative projects whose outcomes improve people's lives and solve today's IT problems.

DCCA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.