Job Description "Everforth ECS is seeking a
Senior Data Product Manager 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.
This role directs enterprise data product strategy for WDP Core Integration, governing the design, operation, and enhancement of automated ingestion pipelines, orchestration workflows, and enclave-specific data transformation services across all security levels.
Directs enterprise data product strategy for War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration by governing the design, operation, and enhancement of automated ingestion pipelines, orchestration workflows, and enclave-specific data transformation services across Unclassified and NIPR, Secret and SIPR, and Top Secret and JWICS environments.
Guides engineering teams in constructing scalable data architectures that support medallion-zone storage, cross-domain movement, lineage tracking, and drift detection using platforms such as Databricks, Apache Airflow, AWS Glue, Kafka, and federated data catalog services.
Liaises with Combatant Commands, Joint Staff elements, and federal mission partners to synthesize operational requirements, define data product roadmaps, consumption models, and mission-aligned release schedules.
Prioritizes features that elevate platform reliability, including encryption-at-rest and encryption-in-transit methods, identity and access management workflows, automated compliance controls, and data quality monitoring dashboards.
Leads coordination with Data Operations teams to establish Tier2 and Tier3 support criteria, performance thresholds, outage notification mechanisms, and customer-facing documentation.
Drives analysis of alternatives for data tooling modernization by evaluating performance telemetry, usage metrics, workload patterns, and enterprise adoption statistics.
Oversees the creation of troubleshooting utilities, reference architectures, and standardized interfaces used by data producers and consumers across all enclaves.
Produces reports, release notes, operational scorecards, and governance artifacts that increase transparency, accelerate onboarding, and strengthen decision advantage for DoW and interagency stakeholders using War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration enterprise data products.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills Current Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
10-12 years of experience in data product management or related enterprise data product roles.
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Certified SAFe6 Agilist.
Proven expertise in designing, building, and operating end-to-end data ingestion pipelines, orchestration workflows, and data transformation services in multi-security-environment cloud platforms.
Strong ability to translate complex operational requirements from senior DoW stakeholders into actionable data product roadmaps and release plans.
Demonstrated experience with data governance, lineage tracking, and compliance controls in regulated environments.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution.
Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end-users to executive management).
Desired Skills Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility.
Direct experience designing, deploying, and managing multi-layered (medallion architecture) data systems and automated pipeline ecosystems
Familiarity with cross-domain transfer technologies and secure data exchange processes across classified security enclaves
Experience building data product platforms that integrate federated data catalog services and visualization tooling.
Proven track record of delivering data products that support AI/ML pipelines and decision-making in the DoW environment.
Strong analytical skills in evaluating telemetry and usage metrics to drive continuous product improvement.
Experience with or strong interest in Bayesian statistical frameworks, particularly Bayesian causal inference, to support uncertainty-aware analysis, intervention evaluation, and decision-making in complex operational environments.
Ability to define product requirements for semantic data access layers that help AI assistants, automated workflows, and agentic systems discover, interpret, and act on trusted enterprise data.
ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
Everforth ECS is the federal segment of
Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.
Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.
We value:
- Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
- Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven
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