CUAS Product Owner with Security Clearance

R- Description Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your greatest work is ahead. Leidos' Defense Systems Land Systems Business Area is seeking a talented CUAS Product Owner to join our growing Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS) team in Lawton, Oklahoma. This role will lead multiple software engineering teams that are working to build a CUAS command and control (C2) system. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading. Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions. To explore and learn more, click here . Are you ready to make an impact? Share your resume with us today. Primary Responsibilities Expert knowledge in developing and maintaining a product vision and roadmap for CUAS initiatives that are in alignment with organizational objectives.
Translate business and operational requirements into product features and requirements for software teams
Ability to lead and manage technical staff to ensure their work is aligned with product vision that drive business value
Executive level communication skills with ability to articulate risk, mitigate challenges, influence stakeholders, and brief senior corporate and customer leadership teams
Influence the development of technical solutions that influence strategic goals of the CUAS project
Provide in depth understanding of Air Battle Management and other CUAS initiatives to properly groom and prioritize backlogs to ensure they align with product strategy
Influence stakeholders on establishing architecture which is flexible to deploy hardware or distributed systems leveraging infrastructure as code
Prioritize features and functionality based on business value, customer feedback, and market demand
Creates User Stories and Acceptance Criteria, ensuring stories clearly communicate customer/stakeholder needs to the development team
Leads Product Increment planning sessions translating roadmap items into epics to ensure alignment of software teams and proper resource management
Serve as the subject matter expert in team standups, scrums, demos, and retros
Coordinate strategic initiatives that span multiple teams, such as implementing new architecture and reusable software
Review new work proposals that may have an impact with your product(s) and roadmap
Strive to provide internal and external customers with excellent customer service and world-class service. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and 12-15 years of relevant experience related to software development, military C2, or military fires or Master's and 10-13 years of relevant experience related to software development, military C2, or military fires
Ability to travel up to 25% including the potential for OCONUS travel.
Provide subject matter expertise to review requirements, comprehend needs, and solution capabilities that satisfy customer requirements across a diverse portfolio.
Hand-on experience with Atlassian and Git products (Jira, Confluence, Gitlab, etc.).
Ability to work in a highly collaborative, forward thinking, and innovation-driven environment.
In-depth understanding and experience with Agile and DevSecOps concepts and best practices.
Experience with machine learning or artificial intelligence with preference for C2 decision aids
Familiar with software development practices that contribute to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) such as CI/CD pipelines, static code analysis, unit test coverage and DISA STIGs.
Must be a US citizen, possess and maintain an active Secret clearance.
Must be a resident of Hurstville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area. Preferred Qualifications Experience with modern defense software in one or more JADC2 portfolios (ABMS, Overmatch, Convergence)
Strategic leadership and mentorship abilities across diverse teams
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
Graduate of a DoD School of Advanced Military Studies
Air Operations Center or similar experience Original Posting: May 21, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.