New

Product Owner

Auria Space
$117,282 - $165,000
life insurance, paid time off, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs
1755 Telstar Drive (Show on map)
Jun 18, 2026
Auria is looking to hire a Product Owner to support a classified mission operations program for the U.S. Space Force. This role is the primary liaison between program stakeholders and software development teams, responsible for owning and managing the product backlog within a SAFe Agile framework and driving alignment between backlog structure and program schedule commitments. Primary work location is Colorado Springs, CO (hybrid). Travel to Government and Auria facilities may be required. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO: Build and own the program JIRA hierarchy from program start: establish initiatives tied to program increments, epics derived from System Specification and architecture decisions, and stories with sufficient fidelity to support schedule decomposition. Serve as the primary liaison between the Government customer, program leadership, and software development teams within the Agile/SAFe framework. Own and manage the product backlog: write clear, concise, testable user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria; prioritize features based on mission value, customer impact, and program objectives. Translate program requirements and contractual commitments into actionable epics and stories; ensure the backlog reflects the full scope of committed program increment deliverables. Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint review, and PI release planning activities in coordination with the Release Train Engineer (RTE). Maintain alignment between backlog structure and the Integrated Master Schedule throughout the program; surface gaps where a story has no schedule task or vice versa. Collaborate with the Chief Engineer, SEIT Lead, and development leads to ensure technical feasibility and integration dependencies are reflected in story definition and sprint capacity. WHAT THE TEAM REQUIRES: Mission-Driven Professional: Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting-edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world. U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Government Top SECRET security clearance. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 8-12 years of experience in product ownership, program management, or systems engineering on classified DoW programs, with demonstrated ownership of a product backlog in an Agile or SAFe environment. Experience building and managing JIRA hierarchies for complex DoW programs - initiatives, epics, stories - with clear traceability to program requirements. Experience working in scaled Agile or SAFe environments; understanding of PI planning, program increment objectives, and team-level sprint structures. Background in data integration, APIs, cloud-based systems, or systems engineering; sufficient technical depth to engage meaningfully with development teams on story definition. WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS: Current U.S. Government Top SECRET clearance. Experience supporting DoW, U.S. Space Force, or Space Systems Command programs in a Product Owner or Systems Engineering role. SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) or equivalent Agile certification. Experience supporting a program through its first PI planning event, including program board setup, team capacity planning, and PI objective development. Familiarity with Confluence for backlog documentation and program increment planning artifacts. PAY TRANSPARENCY: The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $117,282 - $165,000 APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 31, 2026 THE AURIA TEAM: Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers' missions. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, and R&D, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision. Why You'll Love Working at Auria We believe our team does their best work when they are well-supported, financially secure, and have the freedom to balance life outside of the office. Time for What Matters Generous & Growing PTO: Start with a substantial paid time off package that increases every year you're with us. True Flexibility: Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8-to-5. 11 Paid Days Off: Enjoy 6 fixed company holidays plus 5 Floating Holidays to use whenever you choose. Invested in Your Future 401(k) Match-Yours to Keep Instantly: We match up to 4% of your contributions. Both your contributions and the company match are yours from day one with no vesting wait-period. Industry-Leading Education Support: Level up with up to $12,000 annually for tuition and certifications. We don't just hire talent; we grow it. Health & Peace of Mind Premium Healthcare, Lower Costs: High-quality medical plans paired with a Company-Sponsored HSA to help you save for the future. Fully Covered Life Insurance: Breathe easy with life insurance up to $50K provided at zero cost to you. Holistic Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial coaching, and more. ...and that's just the beginning! Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.