Product Manager (US CITIZEN only)

Product Manager

Client: Federal Reserve Board

Location: Washington, DC 

Citizenship Requirement: US Citizens only

Background

We are seeking a Product Manager to support the Security Engineering team within the IT division at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve. This team is responsible for the strategy, design, deployment, and maintenance of effective security solutions in cloud, local, and hybrid environments.

Requirements

5+ years of product management experience, with at least 4+ years focused on working with security engineering teams
Demonstrated experience gathering requirements, managing backlogs, and delivering roadmaps
Strong understanding of security concepts and technologies related to Identity and Access Management (IAM), security engineering, network security design, security operations, security architecture, general engineering processes, cloud security, data loss protection, zero trust, DevSecOps, and vulnerability management
Security Engineering mindset with Subject Matter Expertise and hands‑on experience in a security domain
Demonstrated experience streamlining and automating business processes through technology solutions
Demonstrated federal experience and comprehensive knowledge in adopting and implementing federal cybersecurity requirements, including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, OMB Memorandum M‑22‑09, and NIST SP 800‑53
Deep analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting experience to independently resolve complex security challenges
Experience with Agile methodologies and collaborating closely with engineering and DevOps teams
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex security concepts for various audiences
Track record of successful cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Contractor Deliverables

The Contractor shall deliver, including but not limited to, the following:

Define, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog for security engineering initiatives, including:
Cloud Security
Identity and Access Management
Security tooling and automation
High‑level customer support
Gather and synthesize requirements from technical and non‑technical stakeholders to inform strategy and prioritization decisions
Support enhanced understanding and availability of policy and process requirements across the organization
Translate regulatory requirements, policy, and stakeholder needs into well‑defined product/process requirements and user stories
Develop product roadmaps for security engineering automation tools and help drive measurable improvements in efficiency and risk reduction
Manage and prioritize the team backlog, balancing short‑term needs with long‑term strategy
Manage stakeholder communication, alignment, and transparency about roadmap and outcomes
Measure outcomes and use feedback and data to inform continuous improvement of processes and services