Product Owner

Company:

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers' division is hiring a Product Specialist (Level 3 or 4) as we grow our division aligned Business Analytics team. We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Product Specialist/Product Owner with strong interpersonal, communication, technical, and organizational skills, and a proven record of owning end-to-end delivery of advanced analytics (descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive) and AI solutions. In joining this team, you will play a critical part in the division's analytics transformation by identifying and supporting development of solutions and by bridging technical and business teams to take products from concept to deployment. You will break down complex situations into actionable steps that accelerate product development at scale. This position is based in Tukwila, WA.

Our team collaborates closely with division leadership, internal customers, and data owners to define and deliver advanced analytics and AI capabilities that enable data-driven decisions. We manage products through the full execution cycle, with an emphasis on analyzing needs, scoping requirements, positioning and packaging solutions, promoting adoption, and tailoring features for users—delivering high-value products that drive meaningful business outcomes.

Responsibilities: 

• Translate ambiguous business challenges into well-defined analytics problems 

• Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to clearly document problem statement, use case (user stories), product scope, and definition of done. 

• Manage and prioritize backlog of features, data studies, and model refinements based on management and division priorities, data availability, and technical feasibility 

• Develop realistic project schedules to ensure adequate time for analysis, modeling, and quality reviews 

• Partner with data owners and SMEs to ensure team has access to required data sets 

• Proactively identify and remove blockers, whether technical or business and elevate to management when required 

• Assess, address, and document risks to mitigate impact 

• Manage initial discovery activities to ensure adequate assessment of data viability prior to committing to full-scale development 

• Facilitate stakeholder reviews to share insights gathered during the exploratory data analysis (EDA) phase 

• Coordinate beta testing, user testing, and define performance criteria for solution acceptance 

• Lead deployment of new products and features, including documentation and user training 

• Serve as an ambassador for data-driven decision making across the organization 

• Drive adoption of solutions into user’s operating rhythm, track utilization, and iterate on solutions to continuously improve capabilities

Ability to Obtain U.S. Secret – Final Post-Start 

Qualifications 

Basic qualifications – Level 3:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience 
• 1+ years of experience with various machine learning methods such as regression, clustering, classification, decision trees, natural language processing, ensemble methods, support vector machines (SVM), deep learning, reinforcement learning, etc.
• 1+ years of experience with Data Engineering and/or Data Science
• 3+ years of experience in Project management (scope, schedule, risk, communication, coordination, execution, and control).
• 1+ years of experience with UX/UI.
• 1+ years of experience do you have in Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance, data governance, or related governance / compliance roles.
• 3+ years of experience translating business requirements into technical specifications.
• 3+ years of experience advancing projects in ambiguous environments.

Basic qualifications – Level 4:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience 
• 3+ years of experience with various machine learning methods such as regression, clustering, classification, decision trees, natural language processing, ensemble methods, support vector machines (SVM), deep learning, reinforcement learning, etc.
• 3+ years of experience with Data Engineering and/or Data Science
• 5+ years of experience in Project management (scope, schedule, risk, communication, coordination, execution, and control).
• 3+ years of experience with UX/UI.
• 3+ years of experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance, data governance, or related governance / compliance roles.
• 5+ years of experience translating business requirements into technical specifications.
• 5+ years of experience advancing projects in ambiguous environments.

Preferred qualifications: 

• Master's degree in a technology or business-related field 
• Experience with Aerospace products and/or Defense 
• Experience with ETL workflow 
• Experience with facilitating and participating in Agile development processes 

Typical Education/Experience:

Typically, 10 or more years’ related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degrees (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred but not required.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 25% of the time.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range:

Level 3, $102,850 - $127,050

Level 4, $128,350 - $158,550.

Applications for this position will be accepted through April 15, 2026

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