Product Manager SME

ECS Federal LLC

DC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Backlog Prioritization, Cadence, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Event Management, Government, Government Requirements, Leadership, Metrics, Operational Audit, Product Management, Progress Reports, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Reporting Dashboards, Risk Analysis, Software Administration, Software Engineering, System Integration (SI), Team Player, Top Secret Clearance
LOCATION
DC
POSTED
30+ days ago

Everforth ECS is seeking a Product Manager SME to work in the National Capital Region covering the Pentagon, Falls Church, and Fairfax. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

The War Data Platform (WDP) is a key initiative within the U.S. Department of War's (DoW) AI‑First strategy introduced in early 2026. The WDP focuses on operational warfighting data and aims to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) on the battlefield. The WDP extends to Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret environments, and supports collaboration between Combatant Commands, Joint Staff directorates, Senior Executive Service leaders, and operational analysts.

  • The Product Manager SME serves as the senior program-level authority for Agile Engineering processes, Agile Release Train coordination, and cross-team delivery governance across the WDP Core Integration portfolio, ensuring that engineering execution remains continuously aligned to mission priorities, PWS requirements, and Government-approved program objectives. In this role, the specialist integrates product management, Agile program oversight, and stakeholder engagement functions to drive disciplined, transparent, and mission-relevant software delivery at enterprise scale.
  • Develops, maintains, and executes the War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration Software Engineering Plan supporting Department of War mission stakeholders, Joint Staff analysts, Combatant Command elements, and Senior Executive Service leadership.
  • Leads kickoff sessions with Government representatives to capture expectations, interpret PWS requirements, clarify ambiguous language, and confirm acceptance criteria for the Software Engineering Plan.
  • Facilitates stakeholder workshops to gather engineering inputs, validate lifecycle processes, and align software engineering objectives with program priorities.
  • Establishes a recurring cadence to maintain alignment with evolving mission needs, release schedules, and engineering standards.
  • Oversees Agile program-level coordination by directing backlog refinement, cross-team dependency management, and roadmap development across multiple Agile teams delivering War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration capabilities.
  • Applies Jira, Confluence, GitLab Continuous Integration, Cloud Metrics and enterprise reporting tools to monitor burndown metrics, track sprint progress, and maintain visibility into engineering execution.
  • Provides program-level progress reporting to senior leadership, integrating risk assessments, impediment tracking, and milestone status.
  • Coordinates cross-team planning events, synchronization meetings, and engineering reviews to maintain operational readiness and mission assurance.
  • Supports mission-critical deliverables including the Software Engineering Plan, burndown reports, program-level dashboards, and engineering status summaries supporting disciplined execution and sustained program value.

About the Company

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ECS Federal LLC

ECS was founded in 2001 by experienced IT professionals with a commitment to quality processes, people and performance. Led by our Chairman, Roy Kapani, and an experienced executive leadership team, ECS provides our customers with solutions and services that support their critical needs and further mission objectives. This commitment has paved the way for expansive growth, year over year.

ECS gained market share in 2011 in the Department of Defense and Federal spaces through both organic and acquisition growth. In May, ECS completed its first strategic acquisition with the purchase of OAK Management, Inc., a leading provider of marine environmental services, ship systems engineering, maritime consulting and platform acquisition management. The OAK acquisition kicked off ECS’ intention to add tactical acquisitions as a part of its long term strategy to supplement and expand upon organic growth and to build enterprise value. ECS closed out 2011 with the acquisition of Paradigm Technologies, Inc. The Paradigm transaction added approximately 200 employees to ECS’ existing 900+ employees. Paradigm also added new Defense clients for ECS, including the Missile Defense Agency, the Navy’s Program Executive Officer for Integrated Warfare Systems, the United States Marine Corps, and the U.S. Marshals Service.

In 2012, ECS completed the acquisition of iLuMinA Solutions, Inc. iLuMinA brings large-scale Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software implementation and infrastructure design and development to ECS’ expanding capabilities.

ECS will continue to invest in corporate infrastructure and quality processes as we grow and enhance our ability to offer professional excellence to both our customers and our employees.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
http://www.ecs-federal.com/