Program/Product Manager (1085)

Job Description

Job Description

This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.

Who we are:

Raft ( is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, with headquarters in McLean, VA. Our range of clients include innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting edge tech stack, and cloud native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.

About the role:

As a Program / Product Manager you will own program health by balancing execution, strategy, and relationship management for mission success. Lead a fast-moving software development team, ensure contract deliverables are met, and navigate evolving priorities with DoD stakeholders. This role requires thriving in ambiguity while wearing multiple hats across program, project, and product management.

Your day involves guiding Agile development cycles, engaging DoD stakeholders, managing product roadmaps, and providing strategic leadership. You'll drive future opportunities through RFI/RFP responses, generate growth across programs, and shape long-term initiatives. Strong technical acumen is required to learn the product deeply and communicate effectively with technical teams.

What we are looking for:

• 3+ years in program/product management with Agile software development focus
• Software development experience - must be able to contribute technically to development discussions
• Experience with intelligence community, space, or Air Force environments
• DoD experience required for this role
• Proven leadership of software teams with DoD stakeholder engagement experience
• Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• STEM degree or equivalent technical acumen to understand and communicate technical concepts

Highly preferred:

• Prior experience leading government contracts and federal procurement processes
• DoD customer experience
• Familiarity with ATO and RMF processes
• Clearance Requirements:
• TS/SCI with experience working in SAP environments required

Work Type:

• Onsite at Wright Patterson AFB
• May require up to 25% travel

Salary Range :

• $140,000 - $180,000
• The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities

What we will offer you:

• Highly competitive salary
• Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) and company match
• Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
• Education & training benefits
• Generous Referral Bonuses
• And More!

Our Vision Statement:

We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission.

Our Customer Obsession:

We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.

How do we get there?

Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm.

Raft's core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are . We support our "nadi" by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.