Agile Product Owner

NISC IV is seeking an experienced Agile Product Owner to provide strategic product leadership in support of a high-visibility Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) modernization program. This position serves as the primary point of accountability for product vision, backlog strategy, release planning, and delivery outcomes for a complex enterprise application supporting critical FAA business operations. The Agile Product Owner operates with a high degree of independence and serves as the authoritative leader for product direction across the program. Working closely with FAA leadership, associate managers, business analysts, software engineers, quality assurance professionals, DevOps engineers, architects, and customer stakeholders, this position drives product strategy and delivery decisions that directly impact contractual performance, customer satisfaction, operational readiness, cost, schedule, scope, quality, and overall program success. As a recognized subject matter expert in Agile product management and enterprise software delivery, this individual influences organizational processes, establishes product management standards, leads complex cross-functional initiatives, and provides strategic guidance to both program leadership and customer executives. Primary Responsibilities Serve as the product authority responsible for defining product vision, delivery strategy, release objectives, and backlog priorities in alignment with FAA business objectives, contractual requirements, and organizational goals. Exercise independent decision-making authority over product direction, backlog prioritization, release scope, acceptance criteria, and delivery sequencing based on customer value, operational risk, technical dependencies, contractual commitments, and available resources. Lead and influence cross-functional teams consisting of associate managers, business analysts, software engineers, quality assurance professionals, DevOps engineers, architects, and FAA customer