FastLane Product Associate, DoW
About The Position
The FastLane Product Associate, Dept of War is an early-career role within Fortress’s Product team, designed to give high-potential candidates direct ownership of meaningful product projects from research through delivery. This role is ideal for candidates at the start of their professional careers who are eager to build hands-on product experience. Working alongside product managers, engineers, and customers, the associate will engage with complex challenges in supply chain security, vulnerability management, and compliance for high-stakes Department of War clients. This role offers hands-on exposure to the full product lifecycle, from customer discovery and requirements writing to sprint ceremonies and roadmap discussions, in a domain that directly supports national security and critical infrastructure. This is a 12-month, full-time temporary role. FastLane is intentionally structured as a pipeline to permanent employment, and associates who demonstrate strong performance may be considered for conversion to a permanent position at the end of the term. This makes it a compelling opportunity for candidates seeking a fast-tracked path into a product career at a growing cybersecurity company.
Requirements
- Entry-level: 0–1 year of experience in product, software, data, or a related field (internships, co-ops, and academic projects count).
- Comfortable using AI tools for research, writing, analysis, and prototyping, and able to judge output quality and use approved tools responsibly per Fortress policy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new tools, domains, and workflows quickly.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance if required for assigned projects (U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility).
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or experience in engineering, computer science, information systems, business, or a related field.
- Prior internship, project, or leadership experience involving product, software, or data work.
- Interest in cybersecurity, national security, or critical infrastructure protection.
- Familiarity with agile development, Jira, or similar tools.
- Basic data analysis skills (Excel, SQL, Python, or BI tools).
- Existing security clearance or prior government-related work.
Responsibilities
- Own defined product projects from research through delivery, with guidance from product managers.
- Research customer workflows, regulatory requirements (e.g., NERC CIP, DoD cybersecurity frameworks), and competitor offerings to inform product decisions.
- Draft user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria for engineering teams.
- Analyze product usage, customer feedback, and data sets to identify problems and opportunities.
- Build prototypes, mockups, or automations using approved AI and low-code tools to test ideas quickly.
- Participate in sprint ceremonies, backlog grooming, and roadmap discussions.
- Prepare clear written and presented summaries of findings for product leadership and cross-functional partners.
- Support customer-facing activities such as demos, discovery calls, and pilot programs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Remote and Hybrid working environment
- Competitive pay structure
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Professional growth opportunities through succession planning, upskilling, and certifications
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- Employee Referral Programs
- Company Sponsored Events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
