Associate Product Owner

Junior Product OwnerLocation: Greater Washington, D.C. Metro Area (Hybrid/Remote flexibility) Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance (Active Public Trust preferred) Citizenship: US Citizen RequiredAbout Purple JayPurple Jay is a veteran-owned IT and InfoSec company dedicated to empowering government and private organizations. We believe effective cybersecurity goes beyond protecting data"”it must align with your mission to enable progress. Our cross-functional teams leverage proprietary digital solutions to reduce organizational risk and maximize ROI. We are looking for intellectually curious problem-solvers who value collaboration, continuous learning, and clear communication to join our positively charged culture.Role OverviewPurple Jay is seeking a highly motivated Junior Product Owner to join our team in support of a multi-year cyber transformation effort for a Federal client. Aligned with the USDS TechFAR principles, you will work collaboratively with Senior Product Owners and our Development Team to bridge the gap between user needs and technical execution.This role is perfect for someone with foundational product or business analysis experience who is ready to level up. You will manage tactical backlog items, write testable user stories, and learn how to translate complex federal compliance workflows into actionable development tasks. You will also play a critical role in our ADOPT model, helping federal customers shift from a "compliance checklist" mindset to utilizing risk-enabled security tools effectively.Key ResponsibilitiesBacklog Management & Story Creation: Create, prioritize, and consistently groom the product backlog. Write clear, concise, and testable user stories, collaborating with senior team members on more complex federal compliance requirements.Agile Execution: Actively participate in Agile meetings (Sprint Planning, Scrums, Sprint Review, Retrospective). Provide guidance and clarification to the Development Team.Federal Client Collaboration: Learn and apply federal InfoSec standards (FedRAMP, NIST RMF). Work alongside client stakeholders"”including users and subject matter experts"”to map their specific workflows and challenges.Stakeholder Management: Serve as a point of contact for stakeholders regarding product features. Gather user feedback, analyze data, and communicate product updates to ensure alignment with the overarching strategic vision.Driving Intuitiveness & Testing: Champion the usability of our digital solutions to ensure they are intuitive, compliant, and seamlessly adopted. Actively participate in product testing to validate feature functionality and the end-user experience.Required Qualifications 1-4 years of hands-on experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or in a similar Agile delivery role.Experience using Agile project management tools (e.g., GitLab, Jira).Proven ability to gather requirements, write effective user stories, and manage a product backlog. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills under pressure.Experience working in a regulated, compliance-heavy, or enterprise environment, with a strong willingness to learn Federal Government compliance frameworks.Experience with user research and usability testing.Bonus / Preferred QualificationsExperience working specifically with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or a baseline understanding of federal environments.Agile Certifications: Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), or SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM).Why Purple Jay?We are all about the benefits! We offer an empowering culture that values your voice, alongside:Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, plus company-paid Life & Disability Insurance.Optional 401k, additional Disability, Life, and Voluntary AD&D plans.Paid Federal holidays and up to two weeks of accrued PTO.Career growth opportunities with sponsored training and boot camps to help you advance your career.All required technical equipment provided by Purple Jay.Purple Jay, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, marital and family status, religion and religious belief, age, disability, results of genetic information, and service in the military.

Created: 2026-05-14