Senior Product Manager - Absolute Business Solutions Corp

Position Summary:

ABSC is seeking a Senior Product Manager with a TS/SCI clearance in support of the NGA mission in Washington, DC. This role serves as a critical role in the intersection of technology and strategy. This individual will operate at the forefront of AI and deep learning technologies, championing transformational changes within the Digital Intelligence Environment (DIE) of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).

If you are ready to join ABSC in assisting NGA in providing a decisive advantage to policymakers, warfighters, intelligence professionals and first responders, apply today!

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Provide strategic insight and advice concerning the direction and applicability of industry-standard solutions.
• Offer specialized expertise to facilitate the development of comprehensive methods for defining present and future strategic product milestones.
• Monitor all facets of product performance, and assist in the formulation of long-term plans.
• Utilize industry-specific knowledge to evaluate an organization's operational and functional baseline.
• Collaborate closely with senior managers and executives to provide industry foresight and strategic guidance.
• Participate actively in account strategy sessions, strategic assessments, and design reviews to validate enterprise approaches and associated work products.
• Analyze user requirements, conduct feasibility studies, and define necessary resources for each task.
• Serve as a liaison to client personnel.
• Provide strategic counsel to other technical staff, particularly in areas such as specifications, architectures, and information system design.
• Stay abreast of developments within their field of expertise and apply them to the client environment, encompassing emerging technologies, lessons learned, best practices, and assessment methodologies.
• Serve as the primary interface connecting stakeholders, users, and the development team. Attend industry and government events to discuss technical details related to the NGA AI/ML program.
• Engage with users and customers to discern and comprehend their underlying needs.
• Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders, including program managers, to formulate a product vision and roadmap that aligns with the NGA AI/ML Program's objectives.
• Work in close coordination with software engineering teams to fulfill user needs and construct user experiences that meet the standards expected by the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense (DoD), and government workforce.
• Support the entire product development lifecycle, from conceptualization and design to implementation and evaluation, particularly for moderately complex product development efforts.
• Assist in the definition of the product strategy and roadmap for routine designs and overseeing the development and testing process through cross-functional teams.
• Effectively communicate, educate, and advocate the vision and goals of new products, both internally and externally.
• Be accountable for the successful delivery of customer-centric products.
• Manage continuous discovery and delivery throughout the product's lifecycle.

Experience Required for this Role:

• These positions require individuals with product management expertise, strategic acumen, and the ability to excel in dynamic and challenging environments.
• Customer empathy and user-centric mindset, with experience in conducting user research and testing.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data and metrics to drive product decisions.
• 6+ months of experience in AI space
• Adaptive Learning & AI Curiosity: The candidate should possess a relentless passion for learning and self-improvement, particularly in the AI domain. They should demonstrate a proven track record of proactively seeking out new knowledge, adapting to the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, and applying fresh insights to their work. Familiarity with the latest AI research, participation in relevant courses or workshops, and a willingness to pivot in response to new technological advancements are essential.

Desired Experience for this Role:

• Relevant certifications or additional education in Product Management, Project Management, or a related field are a plus.
• Lead high-performing teams delivering IT solutions.
• AI/ML Familiarity, an understanding of AI/ML concepts, algorithms, and current trends.
• Some understanding of coding or software development, especially in languages or tools commonly used in AI
• Cross-functional collaboration, experience working with diverse teams, such as data scientists, engineers, vendors, and military professionals.
• Agile/scrum experience, and familiarity with Agile methodologies or certifications, such as Scrum Master
• Experience working in a joint military environment.

Education Required:

• A Bachelor's in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related discipline.
• Desired (but not required): A Masters Degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related discipline

Who we are:

ABSC is a technology and services company that combines the agility of a small business with proven processes refined over more than two decades in business. We specialize in supporting public sector clients in the Intelligence, Defense, Health, and Safety areas. Our team stands ready to deliver the next generation of programs, personnel, and solutions to help advance our federal government customers’ driving innovation, agility, and security across all mission areas.

Some of our benefits include:

• 4 weeks of PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays
• Retirement Planning – 401k Fully Vested with Match
• Tuition Assistance Program – Annual contributions to help you pay down your loans
• Annual Health and Wellness Allowance – buy an Apple Watch, a treadmill, or hit the gym on us
• Career Development – 5,250 Annual Funds to spend on Education and Training
• Volunteer Time Off – Annually, all employees can spend 8 hours directly supporting a charity of choice
• Charitable Match – ABSC matches up to $250 of an employee’s donation to a qualifying charity
• Paid Parental Leave –Employees receive 3 weeks of paid parental leave at 100% pay
• Referral Program – We pay for internal and external referrals!
• LOV Awards – Earn bonus awards throughout the year from our Living Our Values awards program

Apply to join our team today! We are always looking to grow our team - if you know someone who is seeking a new career opportunity, please share this job opening with them! ABSC offers generous external referral bonuses. You don’t need to be an employee to benefit from our Referral Program!

*ABSC is a proud V3, Virginia Values Vets, member which recognizes our commitment to hiring Veterans. If you are a veteran, please be sure to include that in your application. Thank you! *

Absolute Business Solutions Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters; If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email HR@absc-us.com.

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