Network Designs, Inc. ยท 9 hours ago
Product Management Lead (Business Analyst)
McLean, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$121K/yr - $138K/yr
8+ years expNetwork Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor specializing in information technology and network solutions for government customers. The Product Management Lead (Business Analyst) will lead product strategy and backlog definition for the Veteran Experience Services Eligibility and Enrollment modernization program, ensuring alignment with stakeholder priorities and delivering measurable improvements to Veteran experiences.
Information ServicesInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead definition and ongoing refinement of product strategy for the VESEE product line in alignment with VA Outcome Roadmaps and modernization goals
Define and maintain product roadmaps and release plans that balance business priorities, regulatory requirements, and delivery capacity
Translate enterprise and program-level goals into actionable product epics, features, and user stories
Own and manage VESEE product backlogs, ensuring items are clearly defined, prioritized, and sequenced to maximize Veteran impact
Translate policy, regulatory, and operational needs into user stories and acceptance criteria suitable for Agile development teams
Partner with Product Owners and delivery teams to ensure backlog readiness, scope clarity, and alignment with release objectives
Collaborate closely with VA stakeholders, subject matter experts (SMEs), and modernization partners to validate needs and priorities
Ensure alignment between business goals, statutory requirements, and technical constraints across legacy and modernized systems
Serve as a primary point of coordination between business stakeholders and Agile delivery teams to ensure modernization outcomes are met
Incorporate Veteran and VA staff perspectives into product decisions through journey mapping, user feedback, and process analysis
Ensure product definitions reduce operational burden, eliminate "swivel chair" workflows, and improve interoperability across systems
Support backlog refinement, sprint planning, and release planning across multiple Scrum teams
Review delivered functionality to ensure it meets defined acceptance criteria, business intent, and Veteran-facing outcomes
Ensure product priorities are reflected consistently throughout sprint and release cycles
Define and support measurement of product success using KPIs, OKRs, and outcome-based metrics aligned to VESEE objectives
Support development of product scorecards, dashboards, and delivery reports to inform leadership and stakeholders
Ensure product requirements align with system performance goals, including data integrity, reliability, and interoperability
Communicate product vision, priorities, and roadmap clearly to stakeholders at all levels
Prepare clear summaries, presentations, and walkthroughs for VA leadership, CORs, and program partners
Advocate for the product vision and Veteran-centric outcomes across planning and delivery forums
Qualification
Required
U.S Citizenship required
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
This position is remote but may require occasional onsite meetings in McLean, VA
You can be based out of following states: AZ, DC, FL, GA, OH, ME, MD, SC, TX, UT, VA, NC, OK, WV
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
Minimum 8+ years of experience in business analysis, product management, or product leadership roles supporting complex federal IT programs
Demonstrated experience leading product backlogs, roadmaps, and prioritization across Agile or SAFe programs
Product strategy and backlog ownership
Requirements translation and user story development
Stakeholder alignment and prioritization
Agile release planning and delivery coordination
Strong communication, facilitation, and decision-making skills
Veteran-centric product thinking and outcome focus
Strong experience translating business goals into product strategy, user stories, and release plans
Proficiency with Jira and Confluence for backlog management and product documentation
Experience with process modeling and product discovery techniques (e.g., journey mapping, workflow analysis)
Ability to interpret operational data, system constraints, and stakeholder feedback to inform product decisions
Preferred
Master's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
Experience supporting EligibilityEnrollment systems, healthcare eligibility workflows, or highly regulated environments
Familiarity with VESEE-related systems and data flows (VES, EDB, IVM, ADR, HL7, Oracle, APIs)
CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional)
PMI-PBA (Professional in Business Analysis)
SAFe POPM, SAFe Agile Practitioner, or equivalent Agile/Product certification
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance
401(k) retirement matching
Paid leave
Paid holidays
Health and wellness programs
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
Professional development
Education benefits
Company
Network Designs, Inc.
NDi is a Verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business [SDVOSB] professional services firm, supporting Federal and Commercial customers since 1995.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Anthony Zeruto, CISM
CEO and Owner
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