Product Management Lead (Business Analyst)
17 days ago
McLean
Job Description About NDi: Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply. Job Description: The Product Management Lead (Business Analyst) is responsible for leading product strategy, prioritization, and backlog definition for the Veteran Experience Services Eligibility and Enrollment (VESEE) 2.0 modernization program. This role ensures that business goals, regulatory requirements, and Veteran-facing outcomes are translated into clear product direction, user stories, and release plans for Agile delivery teams. The Product Management Lead plays a critical role in aligning stakeholder priorities, modernization objectives, and delivery execution to ensure VESEE capabilities deliver measurable improvements to Veteran eligibility and enrollment experiences. Requirements: • 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., • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (Master's preferred)., • Minimum 8+ years of experience in business analysis, product management, or product leadership roles supporting complex federal IT programs., • Experience supporting Eligibility & Enrollment systems, healthcare eligibility workflows, or highly regulated environments preferred., • 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, • 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., • CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional), • PMI-PBA (Professional in Business Analysis) Product Strategy & Roadmap Leadership: • 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., • 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., • 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., • Incorporate Veteran and VA staff perspectives into product decisions through journey mapping, user feedback, and process analysis., • 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., • 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., • 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. At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job. Veterans First Commitment: As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization. Commitment to Diversity: NDi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be 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, age, disability, veteran or military status, citizenship, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law in all phases of the employment process and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As a federal government contractor, NDi complies with all applicable affirmative action requirements. Apply Now: Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing companies in Federal contracting!