About the Role We are seeking a visionary, operationally sharp Chief Product Officer to lead our product strategy, with a deep focus on the public sector. This executive will own the full product lifecycle
- from discovery through delivery
- and serve as the bridge between our SaaS capabilities and the complex procurement, compliance, and mission requirements of federal agencies.
The ideal candidate brings a rare combination of commercial product leadership and hands-on experience navigating the federal landscape. Core Responsibilities + Define and drive the overall product vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap aligned to federal agency missions and emerging government priorities + Lead product solutioning efforts in response to federal opportunities
- including RFIs, RFPs, and Sources Sought
- translating SaaS capabilities into compliant, compelling technical solutions + Partner closely with the Head of Federal Sales, Capture, and Proposals teams to shape win themes and product positioning for federal bids + Build and maintain deep relationships with federal agency stakeholders, program offices, and end users to drive continuous discovery and feedback loops + Own the product compliance roadmap•including FedRAMP authorization (In Process, Moderate/High), FISMA , NIST 800-53, IL2/IL4/IL5, as applicable + Oversee the product management organization, establishing best-in-class agile and iterative development practices tuned for government delivery timelines + Develop and present product briefings, demos, and capability overviews to C-suite stakeholders, agency CIOs, and technical evaluators + Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to balance commercial innovation with the security and compliance demands of classified and unclassified federal environments + Track federal technology policy shifts (e.
g., Executive Orders, OMB memos, NDAA provisions) and translate their implications into product decisions + Drive competitive differentiation by monitoring the GovTech landscape, incumbent contract holders, and emerging agency technology needs Requirements Required Qualifications + 12+ years of progressive product management experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or executive product leadership role + Demonstrated track record selling or delivering SaaS solutions into the U.S. Federal government (Civilian, DoD, or IC) + Direct experience supporting or leading product strategy for federal proposals, task orders, or IDIQ vehicles + Strong understanding of federal procurement cycles, OTAs, pilots, and how agencies evaluate and buy technology + Working knowledge of federal compliance frameworks: Fed
RAMP, FISMA , NIST , DISA
STIGs, and relevant security controls + Experience managing and scaling cross-functional product teams in high-growth technology environments + Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- able to speak fluently to both technical engineers and senior government executives Preferred Qualifications + Prior experience within a federal agency, systems integrator (SI), or GovTech startup + Familiarity with category management, shared services models, and agency digital transformation initiatives + Experience with cloud environments approved for federal use ( AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, Google Public Sector) + MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months) + Completed a comprehensive audit of current product capabilities versus the top 10 federal agency priority areas + Established a FedRAMP roadmap with clear milestones and cross-functional ownership + Led product solutioning on at least two high-priority federal captures or task order responses + Delivered a 3-year product roadmap approved by the executive leadership team and informed by federal market intelligence To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account