Human Research Application Product Owner

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements for the NASA Life Sciences Portal (NLSP)
• Translate stakeholder requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria to support major software releases
• Develop and maintain key documentation including User Guides, System Architecture documents, and Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
• Lead and support Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and backlog grooming
• Facilitate customer meetings, capture detailed notes, and provide clear summaries to track decisions
• Monitor, document, and report project progress and status presentations to leadership
• Identify process inefficiencies and lead improvement initiatives, including bug triage and backlog reduction

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in biological sciences or bioinformatics (Information Systems or Computer Science with applicable experience is also acceptable)
• 6+ years of experience in product ownership of biological science research applications supporting government or scientific communities
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and SDLC processes
• Proficiency in writing user stories and defining acceptance criteria
• 2+ years of experience using tools such as Jira or Confluence
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. person status is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of web applications development
• Experience with the use of AI and LLM

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible spending account and disability coverage
• Paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Opportunities for professional training and career advancement

About the Company

KBR delivers science, technology, and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions. With a global workforce of approximately 29,000 people, KBR is committed to innovation, integrity, and a "People First" culture.