Job description

We're looking for a Sr. Azure Product Owner I to guide the direction and delivery of cloud initiatives supporting our federal client's mission systems. You'll sit at the intersection of engineering, stakeholders, and program leadership, translating mission needs into a clear product roadmap and making sure the cloud team is building the right things in the right order. We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers. If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below! What you’ll do: Meet with government stakeholders to understand priorities, emerging requirements, and mission needs. Translate stakeholder needs into clear epics, features, user stories, and acceptance criteria for the Azure engineering team. Prioritize and refine the product backlog based on mission impact, technical dependencies, security requirements, and delivery commitments. Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, demos, and retrospectives. Work alongside Azure engineers and architects to resolve requirements, dependencies, and technical blockers. Coordinate with cybersecurity teams to incorporate ATO, continuous monitoring, Zero Trust, and compliance requirements into planned work. Review delivery progress, upcoming milestones, risks, and dependencies and help remove obstacles that could impact execution. Balance new capabilities and modernization priorities with technical debt, operational needs, and cloud governance requirements. Provide program and government leadership with clear updates on progress, priorities, risks, and key decisions. Continuously evaluate the roadmap to ensure the team is delivering the highest-value capabilities for the mission. What you’ll need to succeed: 5+ years of Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar technology delivery experience, including at least 2+ years supporting cloud platforms or cloud transformation initiatives. Demonstrated experience owning and prioritizing a technical product backlog, including developing epics, features, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including core concepts across compute, storage, networking, identity/IAM, and cloud infrastructure. Experience working directly with cloud engineers, architects, DevOps, and cybersecurity teams. Strong experience with Agile/Scrum delivery, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, prioritization, and release planning. Experience translating business, mission, and technical requirements into executable cloud work. Understanding of federal IT delivery and cybersecurity requirements, including ATO and continuous monitoring processes. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to brief both technical teams and government/program leadership. Ability to manage competing priorities, dependencies, risks, and delivery timelines in a fast-paced environment. Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance; active Top Secret strongly preferred. Ability to work on-site in Washington, DC four days per week. SALARY RANGE: $160,000 - $170,000 The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including: The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include: Performance-based bonuses Company-paid training and/or certifications Referral bonuses Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration. Additional Compensation : This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance. Benefits : All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs: Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid time off (PTO) and holidays Parental Leave and dependent care Flexible work arrangements Professional development opportunities Employee assistance and wellness programs Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits . Plus, check out our accolades. 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If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!
Meet with government stakeholders to understand priorities, emerging requirements, and mission needs.
Translate stakeholder needs into clear epics, features, user stories, and acceptance criteria for the Azure engineering team.
Prioritize and refine the product backlog based on mission impact, technical dependencies, security requirements, and delivery commitments.
Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, demos, and retrospectives.
Work alongside Azure engineers and architects to resolve requirements, dependencies, and technical blockers.
Coordinate with cybersecurity teams to incorporate ATO, continuous monitoring, Zero Trust, and compliance requirements into planned work.
Review delivery progress, upcoming milestones, risks, and dependencies and help remove obstacles that could impact execution.
Balance new capabilities and modernization priorities with technical debt, operational needs, and cloud governance requirements.
Provide program and government leadership with clear updates on progress, priorities, risks, and key decisions.
Continuously evaluate the roadmap to ensure the team is delivering the highest-value capabilities for the mission.
5+ years of Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar technology delivery experience, including at least 2+ years supporting cloud platforms or cloud transformation initiatives.
Demonstrated experience owning and prioritizing a technical product backlog, including developing epics, features, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including core concepts across compute, storage, networking, identity/IAM, and cloud infrastructure.
Experience working directly with cloud engineers, architects, DevOps, and cybersecurity teams.
Strong experience with Agile/Scrum delivery, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, prioritization, and release planning.
Experience translating business, mission, and technical requirements into executable cloud work.
Understanding of federal IT delivery and cybersecurity requirements, including ATO and continuous monitoring processes.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to brief both technical teams and government/program leadership.
Ability to manage competing priorities, dependencies, risks, and delivery timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work on-site in Washington, DC four days per week.
The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs

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Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance; active Top Secret strongly preferred.

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