Sr Business Analyst/Product Manager – Science-Research

Sr Business Analyst/Product Manager – Science-Research

Requirements

• Active Public Trust Clearance or Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
• Bachelors Degree and 8 years of related IT experience related to Product Owner role of which Five (5) years of experience in product leadership or leading projects in an agile environment. Additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience working in the public health and/healthcare domains, preferably in supporting Scientific, Research, or lab support systems.
• Demonstrated success leading or coordinating development and delivery of products or projects for cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated success establishing trust and confidence and collaborating with staff, coworkers, stakeholders, and leadership within a complex organization.
• Demonstrated success developing and/or supporting custom solutions and/or configuring and supporting vendor provided solutions.
• Professional Scrum Master, Scrum Developer, Scrum Product Owner, and related certifications.
• Proven experience in product management and business analysis, ideally in the software industry, with a focus on network management solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and translate complex requirements into actionable product plans.
• Familiarity with UX design principles and the ability to collaborate effectively with UX designers to deliver an exceptional user experience.
• Experience working within an agile development environment, coordinating cross functional teams, and delivering successful software releases.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Expert in providing status briefings and product demonstrations to customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintains product roadmap and product backlog using inputs from vendors, current business needs, operational planning, and strategic planning.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive product strategy and roadmap for our enterprise IT environment and software solution, aligning it with customer needs and business goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including customers, internal teams, and subject matter experts, to gather and analyze requirements, identifying user needs, pain points, and business objectives.
• Provide operational leadership and understanding of the development path for the product.
• Prioritize features and functionality based on business value, customer feedback, and market demand, maintaining a product backlog, and collaborating with development teams for timely delivery.
• Effectively communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap to internal stakeholders, aligning them on product direction and managing expectations.
• Participate in an agile development environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA testers, and project managers, to ensure successful product delivery.
• Develop clear user stories that correctly capture the requirements specifications to support development efforts, and the advancement of the product set.
• Coordinate and oversee product releases, ensuring smooth deployment and launch, working closely with development, QA, and release management teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with CDC and/or other HHS agencies
• Master’s degree in information technology, Business, or related field strongly preferred
• Certifications: ITIL, Six Sigma, Lean, CAPM, PMP, or PMI-ACP.