Product Owner - Remote (USA)

About this role

ICF seeks an energetic and curious Product Owner to help ICF provide comprehensive IT support services to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the design, development, modernization, and implementation of systems that support data collection, adjudication, and oversight of state Medicaid programs. 

This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a strong foundation in user research and Agile product development. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to explore emerging opportunities, define product direction, and lay the groundwork for scalable, user-centered solutions. Salesforce development experience is preferred but not required.  

The Role:  As a Product Owner, you will serve as the vital link between strategic vision, user needs, and technical execution. You will own the product backlog, develop and maintain a comprehensive roadmap, and translate exploratory insights into actionable user stories. This role requires a balance of analytical rigor, creative problem-solving, and collaborative leadership to guide the team through ambiguity and discovery. 

Key Responsibilities:  • Lead the development of a unified product strategy roadmap across multiple exploratory workstreams. 

• Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring alignment with evolving research insights and strategic priorities. 

• Translate user research findings, stakeholder input, and strategic goals into clear, actionable user stories and epics. 

• Collaborate with user researchers, product and data strategists to validate hypotheses and shape product direction. 

• Facilitate sprint planning, backlog grooming, and iterative delivery cycles in a dynamic, discovery-driven environment. 

• Track and report on cross-functional team deliverables, identifying risks and supporting mitigation planning. 

• Communicate product vision, progress, and insights to leadership, internal teams and external stakeholders and with clarity and impact. 

• Ensure the product team delivers value iteratively using agile and SAFe practices. 

• Engage with users to understand needs and validate solutions through feedback and metrics. 

Required Qualifications:  • Bachelor’s degree

• 5+ years of relevant experience, including 4+ years as a Product Owner or Senior Business Analyst.  • 2+ years of experience managing product backlogs and roadmaps in Agile environments.  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance. 

• Must reside in the U.S. and have lived in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years. 

Preferred Qualifications:  • Experience in the healthcare industry or with CMS projects.  • 4+ years of experience leading early-stage product discovery or research-driven initiatives. 

• Familiarity with human-centered design and design thinking methodologies. 

• Federal government contracting experience. 

• Prior experience working remotely in a collaborative, distributed team. 

Job Location: This position requires that the job be performed in the United States.  If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and also prohibits personal VPN connections. Occasional travel may be required for workshops, conferences, or team collaboration.

Bot and Third-Party Applications Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration.  Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration .   Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact  Candidateaccommodation@icf.com  for assistance.

Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer .   Together, our employees are empowered to share their   expertise   and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our  EEO   policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.   Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with   sincerely held   religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request   an accommodation,   please email  Candidateaccommodation@icf.com  and we will be happy to   assist . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent   required   to provide needed reasonable accommodations.   

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Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or   assist   with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not   permitted . This policy is in place to   maintain   the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.   

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation  that involves the use of AI. If   such an   accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at  candidateaccommodation@icf.com . We   are dedicated to providing   the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.  

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