Product Manager

Nava

. Define the vision, goals, and success measures for managed products and services .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $98,000 - $153,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing cloud-based products within federal agencies, with a strong focus on user-centric design and collaboration across cross-functional teams. Proficient in interpreting compliance requirements and security controls while driving product initiatives and stakeholder engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Managing Cloud-Based ProductsStrong Communication SkillsCloud Architecture UnderstandingExperience with Federal IT GovernanceRelevant Certifications (CSPO, PMP, ITIL)

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Hard Skills

Cloud Security FrameworksUser Story DefinitionBusiness Metrics AnalysisProject Direction and Scope DefinitionData Insights Translation

Soft Skills

CollaborationStakeholder EngagementFacilitation

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureFedRAMP 20x Authorized Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

CSPOPMPPMI ACPITIL FoundationSecurity+CCSP

Industry Keywords

Federal AgenciesCloud-Based PlatformsCompliance RequirementsATO ProcessesEnterprise Architecture Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the vision, goals, and success measures for managed products and services
Discover and synthesize market research, user needs, business requirements, and technical approaches with designers, business analysts, and technical leads
Define project and feature direction, scope, priorities, user stories, and business metrics
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and ship projects
Socialize product initiatives, iterate on them, and build buy-in with teams, government partners, and contractors
Collaborate with project management to prioritize roadmaps and incoming work
Represent Nava’s outcome-centric and user-centric approach in agency and contractor discovery meetings
Understand and communicate end-user, population-segment, and government-partner needs
Measure progress toward business goals and user needs and translate data insights into action
Make tactical decisions to improve design, define requirements, and generate stakeholder buy-in
Work directly with government partners and Nava’s engineering, design, and business teams to improve digital government services

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience managing cloud-based products or platforms within federal agencies or similarly regulated environments
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and facilitate collaboration across government and contractor organizations
Strong communication skills for briefing senior leadership, documenting decisions, and engaging diverse stakeholder groups
Strong understanding of cloud architectures, shared responsibility models, and cloud security frameworks
Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or other FedRAMP 20x authorized cloud environments
Ability to interpret security controls, compliance requirements, and technical documentation
Experience with federal IT governance structures, including ATO processes, continuous monitoring, and enterprise architecture reviews
Understanding of ED/FSA mission, systems, and regulatory environment preferred
Relevant certifications strongly desired, including CSPO or equivalent Agile certification, PMP or PMI ACP, ITIL Foundation, cloud certifications, and security or compliance certifications such as Security+ or CCSP
Bachelor’s degree required in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related field
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Ability to meet other requirements for applicable government contracts
Work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship now or in the future
May be subject to a government background check or security clearance depending on the contract

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost
Vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays
12 paid federal holidays each year on top of regular PTO
Performance-based annual bonus for eligible employees when Nava meets its goals
Paid parental leave, plus weekly meals delivered to your home
Wellness program with physical, mental, and emotional health resources and support tools
Virtual doctor visits with no copay through a virtual visit program, depending on available providers
Sabbatical leave: extended unpaid leave after continuous service
401(k) match of 4% of salary
Remote-first environment with flexible work
Company laptop and home office setup assistance
Monthly reimbursement for eligible home office utility expenses
Internal training programs and professional development resources
LinkedIn Learning access and annual allowance for courses, tuition, and certifications
Referral bonus
Pre-tax commuter programs when applicable
Collaborative and remote-friendly team environment