Lead Specialist - Product Owner - Veterans Evaluation Services
Maximus
Location: Providence, RI 02901, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Saturday, 10 October 2026
Valid Through: Monday, 09 November 2026
Job Description
Maximus is hiring a Lead Specialist - Product Owner - Veterans Evaluation Services in Providence, RI. This is a full-time position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct and lead data analysis, change impact analysis, investigate issues and defects, and manage backlogs.
- Lead agile team on sprint deliverables while identifying and implementing process and efficiency improvements.
- Collaborate with other organizations, Operations, and IT.
- Lead and conduct release activities, demos, acceptance testing, etc.
- Translate business needs into epics, features, user stories, and tasks.
- Review work of other product owners providing guidance where needed.
- Produce feature and release documents for presentations.
- Provide subject matter expertise for additional areas of strategic interest.
- Please note upon hire, Veteran Evaluation Services (VES), a Maximus Co. will provide all necessary computer equipment that is to be utilized to fulfil the duties of your role. New hires will not be exempt from using company provided equipment.
- Must currently and permanently reside in the Continental US
Home Office Requirements Using Maximus-Provided Equipment:
- Internet speed of 20mbps or higher required (you can test this by going to (www.speedtest.net)
- Connectivity to the internet via either Wi-Fi or Category 5 or 6 ethernet patch cable to the home router
- Private work area and adequate power source
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- 7-10 years of relevant professional experience required.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- VES OMS system and CORE process highly preferred
- Hands-on experience implementing, maintaining, or supporting DBQ-related workflows, validations, and operational processes highly preferred
- Experience operating in an Agile environment as a Product Owner, Product Analyst, Business Analyst, or similar role highly preferred
- Prior experience communicating and collaborating with IT and business leaders is preferred
- Prior stakeholder management experience is preferred
EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews, -please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$
105, 500.00
Maximum Salary
$
130, 000.00
- Conduct and lead data analysis, change impact analysis, investigate issues and defects, and manage backlogs.
- Lead agile team on sprint deliverables while identifying and implementing process and efficiency improvements.
- Collaborate with other organizations, Operations, and IT.
- Lead and conduct release activities, demos, acceptance testing, etc.
- Translate business needs into epics, features, user stories, and tasks.
- Review work of other product owners providing guidance where needed.
- Produce feature and release documents for presentations.
- Provide subject matter expertise for additional areas of strategic interest.
- Please note upon hire, Veteran Evaluation Services (VES), a Maximus Co. will provide all necessary computer equipment that is to be utilized to fulfil the duties of your role. New hires will not be exempt from using company provided equipment.
- Must currently and permanently reside in the Continental US
Home Office Requirements Using Maximus-Provided Equipment:
- Internet speed of 20mbps or higher required (you can test this by going to (www.speedtest.net)
- Connectivity to the internet via either Wi-Fi or Category 5 or 6 ethernet patch cable to the home router
- Private work area and adequate power source
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- 7-10 years of relevant professional experience required.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- VES OMS system and CORE process highly preferred
- Hands-on experience implementing, maintaining, or supporting DBQ-related workflows, validations, and operational processes highly preferred
- Experience operating in an Agile environment as a Product Owner, Product Analyst, Business Analyst, or similar role highly preferred
- Prior experience communicating and collaborating with IT and business leaders is preferred
- Prior stakeholder management experience is preferred
EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews, -please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$
105, 500.00
Maximum Salary
$
130, 000.00
Education Requirements
high school
Skills
Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.
Benefits
Please see the job description for benefits.
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