Product Manager

Twenty; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm specializing in national security is seeking an experienced Product Manager to drive product vision and execution of mission-critical software. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in product management, demonstrating technical fluency and the ability to navigate ambiguous environments. You will collaborate closely with engineers and operational stakeholders to create impactful outcomes that enhance national security. This role requires strong judgment and clear communication skills, making it critical in high-stakes scenarios.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience building products.
• Experience as a Product Manager or in a related role.
• Experience in high-stakes environments.

Responsibilities

• Own product vision and execution for mission-critical capabilities.
• Translate complex needs into product requirements.
• Drive product decisions based on feedback and insights.

Skills

Product management

Technical fluency

Clear communication

Ability to work in ambiguity

Problem-solving

Tools

AI-driven products

Data platforms

Backend systems

Job description

About The Company

At Twenty, we're taking on one of the most critical challenges of our time: defending democracies in the digital age. We develop revolutionary technologies that operate at the intersection of the cyber and electromagnetic domains, where the speed of operations exceeds human sensing and complexity transcends conventional boundaries. Our team doesn't just solve problems – we deliver game‑changing outcomes that directly impact national security. We're pragmatic optimists who understand that while our mission of protecting America and its allies is challenging, success is possible.

Role Summary

You will own and drive products that directly support offensive cyber missions, turning real operational needs into scalable, high‑impact software. This is a product role for someone who is comfortable in ambiguity, can make hard decisions, and knows how to prioritize outcomes over process. You will work closely with engineers, operators, and leadership to shape mission‑critical capabilities used by experts under pressure. The problems are complex, the environments non‑standard, and the products you build will be used in real operations where reliability and clarity matter.

Who You Are

• You are energized by hard, ambiguous problems where there is no obvious playbook.
• You are motivated by building software that has direct operational impact, not just shipping features.
• You have strong judgment and handle sensitive work with discretion and maturity.
• You are comfortable working closely with technical teams and expert users, even when requirements are incomplete or evolving.
• You bring a pragmatic, outcomes‑first approach and know when to push for speed versus long‑term durability.
• You communicate clearly and directly, whether you are aligning engineers, operators, or leadership.
• You are curious about offensive cyber and adjacent mission domains, even if you have not worked in them before.
• You are at your best in small, high‑trust teams with high standards and real ownership.
• You are comfortable in high‑speed, high‑stakes environments, and take the initiative to solve problems even when they fall outside your direct job role.

What You’ll Do

• Own product vision, strategy, and execution for one or more mission‑critical capabilities.
• Work directly with engineers to shape requirements, define scope, and sequence delivery.
• Partner closely with operational stakeholders to understand workflows, constraints, and what success looks like in practice.
• Translate complex technical and operational needs into clear product requirements, priorities, and roadmaps.
• Balance near‑term delivery needs with longer‑term platform and capability development.
• Drive product decisions using a mix of user feedback, qualitative insight, and technical understanding.
• Support products deployed in constrained or non‑standard environments, including bespoke or air‑gapped infrastructure.
• Help the team focus on the highest‑leverage problems and make sound tradeoffs under pressure.
• Create alignment across engineering, operators, and leadership on what to build, why it matters, and what comes next.

Must Have

• You have 4+ years of experience building products.
• You have experience as a Product Manager or in a closely related role, such as technical program manager, founder, or engineer with meaningful product ownership.
• You have worked closely with tech leads and engineering leadership to plan, prioritize, and sequence product roadmaps.
• You have strong technical fluency and can engage meaningfully with engineers on architecture, tradeoffs, feasibility, and delivery risk.
• You have shipped complex products in high‑stakes, ambiguous, or low‑signal environments.
• You have sound judgment and discretion when working with sensitive customers, systems, or problem spaces.
• You have clear written and verbal communication skills and can turn complexity into clarity for different audiences.

Nice To Have

• You have experience with offensive cyber operations, cyber intelligence, red teaming, or adjacent domains.
• You have experience building products for national security customers
• You have built or managed AI‑driven or agentic products.
• You have used AI tools to accelerate product discovery, design, or software development.
• You have a background in data platforms, analytics, knowledge graphs, or complex backend systems.
• You have worked in government, defense, intelligence, or similarly mission‑driven environments.

Tech Environment (You Might Work With)

• You might work with products deployed in air‑gapped or bespoke infrastructure environments.
• You might work with backend‑heavy systems that support complex operational workflows.
• You might work with data platforms, analytics systems, or knowledge graph‑oriented capabilities.
• You might work alongside teams building AI‑driven or agentic product experiences.
• You might work in environments where reliability, security, and operational usability matter as much as feature velocity.

Security / Work Environment

You must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. This role may involve work in a controlled environment.

If this role sounds like you

Apply and share with us your interest.

Some positions may require eligibility to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. Any clearance requirement will be listed in the role description.

Twenty is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we will work with you.