Secret Cleared Agile Product Owner

Post Date

Feb 13, 2026

Location

Cascade,
Michigan

ZIP/Postal Code

49512
US
Apr 18, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

GRR-7caecf93-13ae-4233-8354-476d32d30888

Pay Rate

$86 - $108 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

The product owner will be responsible a high priority project within the defense industry. This person will support 15–20 embedded software applications, adjudicating scope, refining sprint plans, tracking engineering metrics, managing issue resolution, and maintaining a clean, accurate backlog. They will orchestrate workflow efficiently for engineering teams while ensuring documentation accurately reflects work performed. Although not a hands‑on developer, the Senior Product Owner must possess a strong understanding of embedded software development within an engineering environment and apply deep Agile execution experience to drive delivery. Daily responsibilities include progress tracking, daily management reporting, and creating uniform processes while offloading administrative burdens from technical staff so they can focus on development. The role requires someone who can step in immediately with no ramp‑up time, maintain a calm and professional demeanor under high project demands, and effectively relay updates and feedback. An active, fully adjudicated Secret clearance is required

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education but will vary from $90-130/hr. Benefit packages while on contract for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

Active Secret Clearance
Willing to be on site in Grand Rapids full time
Agile Product Owner within embedded engineering teams
10+ years of experience working in the fields of embedded engineering or agile technical teams
Strong agile project execution experience
Level headed within a fast pace environment
Experience working with GitLab

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Certified Scrum Master/Product Owner

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.