Technical Product Manager (Senior - Staff), Software

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.

What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.

It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

BENEFITS & PERKS *

Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options

Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave

Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees

And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays

Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.

*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles

YOUR MISSION

We’re looking for a Senior/Staff Product Manager – Technical who can bridge the gap between product vision and technical execution. This role requires a candidate with a strong technical foundation—particularly in the space domain—and a deep understanding of data flows, user workflows, and how these intersect to create scalable, defense mission products.

You will work directly with the US Space Force and other USG customers to define requirements and drive strategic capability development. You will also work cross-functionally across engineering, cyber, legal, and finance to ensure the product meets both external and internal business needs. You will own the implementation strategy, translating user needs into detailed product requirements, working closely with engineers to deliver capabilities that meet user needs. Your ability to think like a user while speaking the language of developers will be key to your success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Partner with customers, business development, and engineers to define product functionality, shaping scope where requirements are thin or evolving, and prioritize features based on business goals and technical feasibility

Engage directly with the US Government to align expectations, continually solicit feedback, and earn trust to partner with the customer to guide the roadmap

Own scope trade-offs between product vision and delivery capacity, making prioritization calls when needed

Create clear, actionable requirements, epics, and other specifications that guide engineering execution

Map and document user workflows, data flows, and system dependencies to ensure a full-stack understanding of product behavior

Define and track success metrics, gathering feedback and iterating quickly to improve outcomes

Partner with technical program management and engineering leadership to keep the backlog aligned to current priorities

Provide transparent, concise program updates to executives and partners with clarity and technical precision through documentation, dashboards, and presentations

QUALIFICATIONS

6+ years of product management or technical product ownership experience

Proven experience working directly with external customers and earning trust with peers

Experience delivering against competitive, milestone/demo-based government contracts (down-selects, phased prototype OTAs, etc.)

Experience working with cloud-deployed architectures, containerized software, web-based applications, developer tools, and data products

Ability to visualize and communicate complex data and user workflows

Experience writing technical documentation, PRDs, or system specifications

Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development practices

Technical background (e.g., degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant work experience)

U.S. Citizen

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Knowledge of the US Space Force’s approach to Battle Management and associated doctrines

Knowledge of the ATO process and NIST Risk Management Framework

Hands-on experience with cloud deployments, containerized software, web applications, or similar platforms/infrastructure/applications

Background in systems engineering or technical program management

Experience working on space-related programs (e.g., Battle Management, SDA, satellite operations, RPO training, or electronic warfare)

Active or eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance

COMPENSATION

Base Salary: $135,000-$235,000

Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Location —this role will be onsite at either our Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA location, with travel to other sites as needed.

Work environment —the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.

Physical demands —the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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