District Defend Product Manager

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

About The Position

Lead the strategy, vision, and execution of Booz Allen’s District Defend product. District Defend is a software-based zero‑trust security platform, scaled across the Federal Government space that proactively protects organizational data, devices, and networks through dynamic, automated safeguards tailored to enterprise security rules. It continuously validates device trust, adapts to changing threat environments, and enables secure remote or classified work by enforcing strict access controls and mitigating risks such as insider threats and advanced endpoint attacks. The ideal candidate blends product expertise, technical fluency, and strong leadership to guide a cross-functional team in delivering a high-value, user-centered solution. They apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. This individual excels in Agile environments and is comfortable operating across ambiguity, competing priorities, and evolving customer needs.

Requirements

Experience working with Agile teams in Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid methodologies
Experience with backlog and requirements management
Knowledge of modern software development practices and cloud technologies
Ability to write clear and actionable user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria, and prioritize backlogs and facility effective backlog refinement
Ability to understand system architecture, APIs and technical constraints, translate complex technical details into stakeholder-friendly language, and understand implications of technical choices
Ability to turn customer insights and analytics into actionable product roadmaps
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business and 8+ years of experience in Product Management or Agile software development roles, or 12+ years of experience in Product Management or Agile software development roles in lieu of a degree

Nice To Haves

Experience with the federal government, including defense or regulated environments
Experience with DevSecOps practices and modern CI/CD pipelines
Possession of excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
CSPO, SAFe PM/PO, or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy, vision, and execution of Booz Allen’s District Defend product.
Guide a cross-functional team in delivering a high-value, user-centered solution.
Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts.
Operate across ambiguity, competing priorities, and evolving customer needs.