Lead Specialist - Product Owner - Veterans Evaluation Services
Maximus
Remote · Buffalo, NY · Posted November 9, 2026
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November 2026
- #8Best cities for junior jobs in New York29% · of 11
- #10Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Northeast121 openings · of 52
- #10Best all-round cities for new graduates in the Northeast51 / 100 · of 26
- #13Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Northeast44 jobs · of 36
- #13Best cities for mid-career professionals in the Northeast54% · of 70
- #13Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Northeast50 / 100 · of 26
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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