Technical Product Manager (Senior - Staff), Software

True Anomaly, Inc.; Denver, Long Beach (CO, CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class healthcare

Generous time off

Daily catered lunch and snacks

401(k) retirement plan

Equity participation

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. is seeking a Senior/Staff Technical Product Manager to bridge product vision and technical execution in the space domain.

You will work with the US Space Force and other USG customers to define requirements and drive capability development, partnering across engineering, cyber, legal, and finance to ensure the product meets both external and internal needs. This onsite role will be based at Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA with travel to other sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in product management or technical product ownership.
• Experience with external customers and building trust with peers.
• Experience delivering government contracts or milestone demos (down-selects, OTAs).
• Experience with cloud architectures and containerized software.
• Strong written and verbal communication; Agile/Scrum familiarity.
• Technical background in CS/engineering or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Define product functionality with customers and engineers; prioritize features based on goals and feasibility.
• Engage with US Government to align expectations and roadmaps.
• Own scope trade-offs between product vision and delivery capacity.
• Create clear requirements, epics, and specifications for engineering.
• Map user workflows and data flows for full-stack understanding of behavior.
• Define and track success metrics; iterate to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with PM and engineering leadership to align backlog.
• Provide concise program updates to executives with clear documentation and dashboards.

Skills

Product management

Technical product ownership

Agile/Scrum

Cloud architectures

Data visualization

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in CS/Engineering

Tools

Cloud platforms

Containerization

Web applications

Job description

Technical Product Manager (Senior - Staff), Software

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset.We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
• What would it take?We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
• It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

BENEFITS & PERKS *

• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
• Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
• Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
• And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
• Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.

*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles

YOUR MISSION

We’re looking for a Senior/Staff Product Manager – Technical who can bridge the gap between product vision and technical execution. This role requires a candidate with a strong technical foundation—particularly in the space domain—and a deep understanding of data flows, user workflows, and how these intersect to create scalable, defense mission products.

You will work directly with the US Space Force and other USG customers to define requirements and drive strategic capability development. You will also work cross-functionally across engineering, cyber, legal, and finance to ensure the product meets both external and internal business needs. You will own the implementation strategy, translating user needs into detailed product requirements, working closely with engineers to deliver capabilities that meet user needs. Your ability to think like a user while speaking the language of developers will be key to your success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with customers, business development, and engineers to define product functionality, shaping scope where requirements are thin or evolving, and prioritize features based on business goals and technical feasibility
• Engage directly with the US Government to align expectations, continually solicit feedback, and earn trust to partner with the customer to guide the roadmap
• Own scope trade-offs between product vision and delivery capacity, making prioritization calls when needed
• Create clear, actionable requirements, epics, and other specifications that guide engineering execution
• Map and document user workflows, data flows, and system dependencies to ensure a full-stack understanding of product behavior
• Define and track success metrics, gathering feedback and iterating quickly to improve outcomes
• Partner with technical program management and engineering leadership to keep the backlog aligned to current priorities
• Provide transparent, concise program updates to executives and partners with clarity and technical precision through documentation, dashboards, and presentations

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years of product management or technical product ownership experience
• Proven experience working directly with external customers and earning trust with peers
• Experience delivering against competitive, milestone/demo-based government contracts (down-selects, phased prototype OTAs, etc.)
• Experience working with cloud-deployed architectures, containerized software, web-based applications, developer tools, and data products
• Ability to visualize and communicate complex data and user workflows
• Experience writing technical documentation, PRDs, or system specifications
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development practices
• Technical background (e.g., degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant work experience)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of the US Space Force’s approach to Battle Management and associated doctrines
• Knowledge of the ATO process and NIST Risk Management Framework
• Hands-on experience with cloud deployments, containerized software, web applications, or similar platforms/infrastructure/applications
• Background in systems engineering or technical program management
• Experience working on space-related programs (e.g., Battle Management, SDA, satellite operations, RPO training, or electronic warfare)
• Active or eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance

COMPENSATION

• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—this role will be onsite at either our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA location, with travel to other sites as needed.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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