Product Owner

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: MBI (T2) Job Family: Software Engineering Job Qualifications: Skills: Agile Methodology, CMS, Team Leadership Certifications: None Experience: 9 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: No Job Description: GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Product Owner supporting t the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Premium Stabilization Program (PSP) and EDGE programs . Our work depends on Product Owner with a Consultant Mindset to lead the evolution of our Salesforce platform. You will act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring the Salesforce ecosystem delivers maximum value to the organization. You’ll approach problems strategically, ask the right questions, challenge the status quo, and align platform capabilities with business goals. You will be required to perform several diverse functions, from participating and contributing to technical tasks to leading development and infrastructure projects across the FSSSO program’s enterprise. This is more than just a product role — it's a strategic partnership role at the heart of our digital transformation. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this role. HOW A PRODUCT OWNER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: Maintain the Salesforce product roadmap, prioritizing enterprise features, enhancements, new products, and tools based on business value Act as the voice of the customer and key liaison between business users, IT teams, and Salesforce developers Elicit and document requirements through stakeholder interviews, workshops, and data analysis Translate complex business needs into user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications Collaborate with Salesforce admins, developers, testers and solution architects and provide programmatic expertise through all phases to deliver scalable solutions Lead enterprise backlog grooming, sprint planning, and user acceptance testing, ensuring proper bandwidth utilization, timely ticket resolution and compliance Providing timely schedule inputs, risk alerts, and status reporting to program management Working complex helpdesk cases for assigned product and program areas Supporting demos, briefings, and presentations to CMS and internal leadership. Acting as the voice of the customer by synthesizing user needs, policy constraints, technical considerations, and program deadlines. Ensure the clarity, accuracy, and efficiency of the program’s technical processes and documentation, including standard operating procedures and workflows, process and email templates, monthly architectural updates, System Design Document (SDD), semi-annual security testing documentation, and Technical Review Board (TRB) documentation Document and manage meeting minutes, action items and blockers, ensuring timely completion and appropriate follow-up CONSULTANT MINDSET – WHAT SETS YOU APART: Strategic Thinker: You look beyond immediate needs and understand the bigger picture Problem Solver: You break down complex problems and design actionable solutions Technical Translator: You can translate technical requirements into business language and vice versa Change Agent: You drive user adoption and champion continuous improvement Empathetic Listener: You actively listen to stakeholder needs and challenge assumptions constructively Influencer: You build trust, manage expectations, and lead with credibility REQUIRED QUALIFICIATIONS: Bachelor’s degree and 9+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role, having supported Application Programming Interface (APIs), system integrations, and/or data exchange In-depth experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools, including Jira and Confluence Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Experience leading large teams, managing work and action items for 7+ projects simultaneously, with the ability to prioritize and adjust rapidly to shifts in priorities Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical topics to various stakeholders, management levels, and non-technical audiences, and to independently lead various development and architecture meetings, such as weekly development team meetings, exploration deep dives, and ad-hoc architecture and technical calls Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully and develop alternative solutions, resolving issues with minimal oversight Experience working with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) or similar federal agency, preferably within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) General understanding of CMS Section 508 compliance requirements Candidate must have resided in the U.S. 3 out of the last 5 years Candidate must be willing and able to obtain a CMS Public Trust clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICIATIONS: Hands-on technical experience with Salesforce Service Cloud, Salesforce Experience Cloud and/or Lightening Components Active Salesforce certification(s) Hands-on experience with Snowflake, AWS and OWN Hands-on experience developing automation testing scripts Experience with software DevSecOps/DevOps pipeline processes and tools GDIT IS YOUR PLACE: 401K with company match Comprehensive health and wellness packages Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications Cutting-edge technology you can learn from Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays The likely salary range for this position is $112,840 - $149,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set bas