Lead Specialist - Product Owner - Veterans Evaluation Services
Maximus
Remote · Springfield, IL · Posted November 9, 2026
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November 2026
- #1Best all-round cities for new graduates in the Midwest71 / 100 · of 20
- #1Best all-round cities for new graduates in the Great Lakes70 / 100 · of 16
- #3Best cities for junior jobs in Illinois37% · of 17
- #6Best college towns for junior jobs in the Great Lakes42% · of 39
- #7Best college towns for entry-level and junior jobs42% · of 100
- #8Best cities for pay after cost of living in the Great Lakes$125k · of 16
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About the job
Maximus is currently hiring for Lead Specialist - Product Owners to support our Veterans Evaluation Services (VES) team. This is a remote position. This role is responsible for leading agile product d