Product Data Manager

Arlington, VA (5 days onsite, flexibility as needed)

$130,000 – $160,000 base + bonus + equity

Harnham is partnered with a rapidly growing defense technology company building data-driven products used by teams across the U.S. national security ecosystem. Their platform enables organizations to better access, integrate, and act on complex government data.

They are hiring a Data Product Manager to lead the integration of government data systems into a secure, AI-enabled platform.

You will sit at the intersection of Product, Engineering, and Go-To-Market teams, acting as the subject matter expert on government data systems. This role focuses on understanding, mapping, and integrating data sources that are critical to customer workflows.

• Own the roadmap for integrating government data systems into the platform
• Develop a deep understanding of systems such as ADVANA, JUPITER, and similar
• Work directly with government stakeholders to understand how these systems are used
• Translate complex data structures into clear product requirements
• Partner with engineering teams on data ingestion, transformation, and integration
• Identify overlaps, gaps, and opportunities across multiple data sources

• 4+ years working with government data systems
• Experience working with or integrating platforms such as ADVANA, JUPITER, or similar
• Strong understanding of data structures, ETL processes, and data architecture
• Comfortable working with SQL and Python at a functional level
• Experience working cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams
• Ability to communicate complex data concepts clearly

• Experience in a startup or high-growth environment
• Exposure to defense acquisition or national security data
• Previous people management or leadership experience

• Strong system literacy and understanding of how government data is structured and accessed
• Experience working with raw data rather than purely BI or dashboarding tools
• Ability to navigate the complexity and constraints of government environments
• Ability to obtain security clearance
• 25 percent travel to meet with customers and stakeholders

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape how critical government data is structured, accessed, and used in real-world decision making.

If this sounds like you, apply below or reach out directly for more information.