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Code Plus Inc

Functional Product Owner

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Experience supporting mission-critical DoD systems, tactical operations, or defense modernization ... SAFe ® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), or related ...

Nwis

Product Owner

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

$122K - $253K/yr

Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability ... NIghtwing is seeking a Product Owner who will be responsible for defining the product vision and ...

Gray Analytics

EO Product Owner

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Description The Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Engagement Operations Team Product Owner (PO) will work as a member of the Army Program Acquisition Executive Fires (PAE Fires) Integrated Fires Mission ...

ACQCENTRIC INC

ENG Product Owner

Huntsville, AL · On-site

The Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Engagement Operations Team Product Owner (PO) will work as a member of the Army Program Acquisition Executive Fires (PEO Fires) Integrated Fires Mission Command ...

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Waypoint Human Capital

TIS Product Owner

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance or higher The Air and Missile Defense (AMD) TIS (Track Identification Services) SW (Software) Development Team Product Owner (PO) will work as a member ...

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How much do defense product owner jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for defense product owner in the United States is $112,891.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,500.00 and $129,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Defense Product Owner vs Defense Systems Analyst?

AspectDefense Product OwnerDefense Systems Analyst
CredentialsTypically requires PMP, Scrum, or Agile certifications; relevant military or defense industry experienceOften holds engineering, systems engineering, or technical certifications; military or defense industry background
Work EnvironmentAgile teams, product development, project management in defense projectsSystems analysis, requirements gathering, technical evaluation in defense systems
Employer & Industry UsageDefense contractors, military agencies, defense technology firms
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in defense product development, project management

The Defense Product Owner focuses on managing defense product development, prioritizing features, and working with Agile teams. In contrast, the Defense Systems Analyst specializes in analyzing defense systems, gathering requirements, and technical evaluation. Both roles are vital in defense projects but serve different functions within the development lifecycle.

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Infographic showing various Defense Product Owner job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,891 per year, or $54.3 per hour.

Air and Missile Defense -AMD Software Product Owner

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Vervic Inc.
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Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Title: Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Software Product Owner (PO)
Location: Huntsville, AL
Status: Full Time
Position Description:
The Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Product Owner (PO) will work as a member of the Army Program Executive Office Missiles and Space (PEO MS) Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC) Project Office (PO). The PO will be responsible for the prioritization and validation of the development software for the Infrastructure Services & Libraries (ISL) team. The position will include reviewing/understanding Systems Engineering concepts/designs/algorithms and providing guidance to the development team. The PO will support the team in the development of acceptance criteria for software updates and be responsible for their verification. The product owner will work with Program Management in setting priorities for the capabilities and defects for the team for each product increment and sprint. The position will include technical briefings, demonstrations and advisement to leadership. The product owner will report on status; recommended courses of action, competing capabilities, performance, risks, and impacts to the IFMC mission.
Basic Qualifications:
The candidate will need to have a good understanding of at least some of the following: ansible and/or other scripting languages; data logging and archiving best practices; weapon system component health & status reporting best practices; the DDS standard; C++ and Java code. The candidate must be able to work directly with the Agile software developers.
The candidate must:
●    Be fluent in the Microsoft Office toolset
●    Be a US citizen
●    Have a Bachelor’s degree (or advanced degree) from an accredited college (ABET preferred) in engineering, the sciences or mathematics,
●    Have a minimum of 7 years combined Government/DoD experience in performing the essential duties listed above,
Other Qualifications:
An additional plus is knowledge in IBCS, PATRIOT, MEADS, THAAD, C2BMC, or AEGIS. The ability to “move out” and champion your ideas, architectures, designs, enthusiasm; independent critical thinking; and a team attitude are very important. Experience in JIRA/Confluence is a plus.
Security Requirements:
Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance or higher.
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