AI & ML Product Manager

AI & ML Product ManagerThe Opportunity:

To achieve an organization’s mission, leaders need strong team members who can create and analyze processes, communicate requirements, and develop innovative solutions throughout the execution of the mission. Whether it’s working directly with the product leader on vision and strategy or partnering with researcher and designer to execute the vision, our clients need a product manager who combines deep technical understanding of software engineering with strong architectural judgment. That is why we need you, an experienced AI/ML Product Manager who can think three steps ahead and act as the connective tissue between vision and execution.

As part of our team, you'll serve as a strategic technical advisor to help conceptualize, create, and execute advanced government-funded research and development programs to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. Work with world-class scientists and engineers to support the development of high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems. Leverage technical expertise to provide strategic assessments of new technologies in support to senior ARPA-H decision makers. Maintain responsibility for producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assisting with the management of current programs, and facilitating commercialization of successfully developed technologies.

You'll serve as a Senior Product Manager helping clients to develop stakeholder management strategies, establish new business processes, and complete research and analysis to determine viable solutions. You will work directly with the product leader who owns the vision and roadmap, and partner closely with a human-centered researcher and designer who owns user research and design. Your job is to take that vision and make it real. Ruthlessly prioritize, keep the team unblocked, think three steps ahead, and ship the most valuable features as fast as the team can build them.

You Have:

• 8 years of experience in product management across both startup and large-scale technology environments
• Experience shipping high-impact products in fast-paced and resource-constrained settings
• Experience in interacting and communicating with senior-level executives
• Experience with using Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience directly running sprints and cross-functional processes
• Knowledge of LLMs, agile methodology, prompt engineering, and AI product design, enabling informed product decision-making
• Ability to demonstrate expertise in software architecture while engaging in detailed discussions with engineers
• Ability to operate independently within fast-paced start-up environment with an analytical and user-centric mindset, leveraging data and feedback to guide prioritization focused on outcomes and impact rather than process
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business

Nice If You Have:

• Experience managing LLM-powered or agentic AI products in production
• Experience with high-growth startup environments and owning multiple roles and outcomes
• Experience with federal, healthcare, or life sciences sectors
• Experience overseeing QA or testing in environments without a dedicated QA function
• Knowledge of MCP, A2A, RAG, tool-calling, and multi-agent orchestration frameworks
• Ability to build or manage product analytics infrastructure
• Ability to produce clear and actionable product stories and specs
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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, local, or international law.