Top-Secret Product Manager

Bna Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account (HSA) option

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Pet insurance benefits

Free subscription to a virtual exercise platform

Job summary

A federal contractor is seeking an experienced Product Manager to define product vision and ensure that applications meet stakeholder requirements. You will develop product strategy and collaborate with stakeholders while ensuring compliance with federal security and acceptance criteria. The role requires at least one year of Product Manager experience and the ability to support Agile processes. Join a team that values dedication and offers a range of employee benefits, including comprehensive medical plans and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field or 3 additional years of IT experience.
• 5 years as a SAFe RTE or as a Product Manager.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Product Manager.
• Skill in prioritizing backlogs based on mission value and risk
• Experience supporting Agile/SAFe ceremonies (e.g., PI Planning)
• Knowledge of federal security, compliance, 508, and Privacy Act requirements
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain product strategy, features, and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Prioritize backlog based on mission value, risk, and technical readiness.
• Participate in PI planning and support Agile team execution.
• Ensure features meet government acceptance criteria.
• Ensure 508 and Privacy Act compliance for applicable changes.

Skills

Ability to define product vision, strategy, and roadmaps

Experience translating stakeholder needs into actionable features

Skill in prioritizing backlogs based on mission value and risk

Experience supporting Agile/SAFe ceremonies

Knowledge of federal security and compliance requirements

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any field/major or 3+ years IT experience

5 years as SAFe RTE, Product Manager, Product Owner, or Scrum Master

1 year experience as a Product Manager

Tools

SAFe

Job description

Description

Product Manager

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

Job Summary

B&A is looking for a Product Manager to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. The Product Manager defines product vision and priorities, ensuring PeopleSoft and related enterprise applications meet mission and stakeholder requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain product strategy, features, and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate mission needs into actionable features.
• Prioritize backlog based on mission value, risk, and technical readiness.
• Participate in PI planning and support Agile team execution.
• Ensure features meet government acceptance criteria and security/compliance requirements.
• Ensure 508 and Privacy Act compliance for applicable changes.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in any field/major
  OR Three (3) additional years of IT experience without a degree.
• Five (5) years as a SAFe RTE, Product Manager, Product Owner, or Scrum Master.
• At least one (1) year of experience as a Product Manager.

Required Skills

• Ability to define product vision, strategy, and roadmaps
• Experience translating stakeholder needs into actionable features
• Skill in prioritizing backlogs based on mission value and risk
• Experience supporting Agile/SAFe ceremonies (e.g., PI Planning)
• Knowledge of federal security, compliance, 508, and Privacy Act requirements
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams

Desired Skills

• SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certification.
• PMP or Scrum Master certification.

Security Clearance

• Must hold an ACTIVE Top-Secret Clearance either with an SCI or SCI eligibility.

More About B&A

Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.