Chief Product Officer

About the Role We are seeking a visionary, operationally sharp Chief Product Officer to lead our product strategy, with a deep focus on the public sector. This executive will own the full product lifecycle — from discovery through delivery — and serve as the bridge between our SaaS capabilities and the complex procurement, compliance, and mission requirements of federal agencies. The ideal candidate brings a rare combination of commercial product leadership and hands-on experience navigating the federal landscape. Core Responsibilities Define and drive the overall product vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap aligned to federal agency missions and emerging government priorities Lead product solutioning efforts in response to federal opportunities — including RFIs, RFPs, and Sources Sought — translating SaaS capabilities into compliant, compelling technical solutions Partner closely with the Head of Federal Sales, Capture, and Proposals teams to shape win themes and product positioning for federal bids Build and maintain deep relationships with federal agency stakeholders, program offices, and end users to drive continuous discovery and feedback loops Own the product compliance roadmap — including FedRAMP authorization (In Process, Moderate/High), FISMA, NIST 800-53, IL2/IL4/IL5, as applicable Oversee the product management organization, establishing best-in-class agile and iterative development practices tuned for government delivery timelines Develop and present product briefings, demos, and capability overviews to C-suite stakeholders, agency CIOs, and technical evaluators Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to balance commercial innovation with the security and compliance demands of classified and unclassified federal environments Track federal technology policy shifts (e.g., Executive Orders, OMB memos, NDAA provisions) and translate their implications into product decisions Drive competitive differentiation by monitoring the GovTech landscape, incumbent contract holders, and emerging agency technology needs Required Qualifications 12+ years of progressive product management experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or executive product leadership role Demonstrated track record selling or delivering SaaS solutions into the U.S. Federal government (Civilian, DoD, or IC) Direct experience supporting or leading product strategy for federal proposals, task orders, or IDIQ vehicles Strong understanding of federal procurement cycles, OTAs, pilots, and how agencies evaluate and buy technology Working knowledge of federal compliance frameworks: FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST, DISA STIGs, and relevant security controls Experience managing and scaling cross-functional product teams in high-growth technology environments Exceptional written and verbal communication skills — able to speak fluently to both technical engineers and senior government executives Preferred Qualifications Prior experience within a federal agency, systems integrator (SI), or GovTech startup Familiarity with category management, shared services models, and agency digital transformation initiatives Experience with cloud environments approved for federal use (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, Google Public Sector) MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months) Completed a comprehensive audit of current product capabilities versus the top 10 federal agency priority areas Established a FedRAMP roadmap with clear milestones and cross-functional ownership Led product solutioning on at least two high-priority federal captures or task order responses Delivered a 3-year product roadmap approved by the executive leadership team and informed by federal market intelligence