Senior Mission Architect — Operational Product Leader

Twenty; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Arlington, Virginia is seeking a Mission Architect to act as the senior domain expert on a product team. You will work closely with Product Managers and engineers to translate complex user workflows into clear product requirements. This role requires 7+ years of experience in cyber operations or related fields, strong credibility with users, and exceptional communication skills. The ideal candidate should be adept at defining acceptance criteria and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure product success.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in cyber operations, intelligence analysis, or a comparable field.
• Strong credibility with practitioners and trusted judgment in high-stakes work.
• Experience translating operational workflows into structured product requirements.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex workflows into clear requirements and user stories.
• Shape PRDs with the Product Manager to reflect real user needs.
• Define acceptance criteria based on operational reality.

Skills

Domain credibility

User story translation

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear communication

Critical thinking under pressure

Job description

A leading technology firm in Arlington, Virginia is seeking a Mission Architect to act as the senior domain expert on a product team. You will work closely with Product Managers and engineers to translate complex user workflows into clear product requirements. This role requires 7+ years of experience in cyber operations or related fields, strong credibility with users, and exceptional communication skills. The ideal candidate should be adept at defining acceptance criteria and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure product success.