Sr. Principal Product Manager

clarityinnovates; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 333,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarity Innovations in the United States is seeking a Product Manager for the AI-enabled DAG capability, working with the Government Product Owner and DAG stakeholders to translate mission needs into a prioritized, executable backlog.

The Product Manager will facilitate discovery and framing, define mission threads and measurable outcomes, and continuously refine priorities based on user feedback, operational performance, and emerging requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading product strategy for AI-enabled platforms.
• Translate mission needs into executable backlogs and measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate across AI, software, data, security, and UX teams to deliver in production.

Responsibilities

• Define and prioritize backlog aligned with mission outcomes.
• Coordinate across AI, software, data, security, and UX teams for incremental delivery.
• Deliver capabilities into sponsor's operating environment with security and performance in mind.

Skills

Product management

Agile methods

User stories

Discovery

Roadmapping

AI/ML knowledge

LLMs & RAG

DevSecOps

Stakeholder comms

Priority management

Job description

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation's interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.

Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.

We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.

Role Description:

The Product Manager will lead product strategy and execution for the AI-enabled DAG capability, working directly with the Government Product Owner and DAG stakeholders to translate mission needs into a prioritized, executable backlog. The Product Manager will facilitate discovery and framing, define mission threads and measurable outcomes, and continuously refine priorities based on user feedback, operational performance, and emerging requirements.

The Product Manager will coordinate across the AI, software, data, security, and UX team members to ensure that capabilities are delivered incrementally, integrated into the sponsor's operating environment, and sustained and enhanced in production. The role will ensure that technical development remains aligned with mission outcomes while balancing user needs, security requirements, technical debt, platform reuse, and fixed team capacity.

Technical / Professional Skills:

• Product management for software, AI/ML, or data-intensive systems
• Agile product development and backlog management
• User story and acceptance-criteria development
• Discovery, requirements elicitation, and mission/workflow analysis
• Product roadmapping and incremental delivery
• Understanding of AI/ML capabilities and limitations
• Familiarity with LLMs, RAG, agentic AI, and AI-enabled workflows
• Understanding of software development and DevSecOps practices
• Ability to translate operational problems into technical requirements
• Strong stakeholder communication and briefing skills
• Experience managing competing priorities within fixed capacity

Salary Range:

Salary Range: $148,000 - $333,000

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.