Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award. ICF is seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead product vision and delivery in support of mission-critical systems serving USFS, USDA, DOI, and BLM stakeholders. This role sits at the intersection of wildfire, land management, and geospatial technology, ensuring Agile teams deliver high-value, cloud-based (primarily Azure) capabilities that directly support operational users. The ideal candidate thrives in complex Federal environments, represents mission stakeholders with credibility, and translates strategic objectives into clear, actionable backlog priorities that drive measurable outcomes. Job Location: This position requires that the job be performed in the United States. Preference with candidates with live in the Washington DC Metro area. If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and also prohibits personal VPN connections. - You may be asked to travel once a quarter to an office. - Our core work hours are 10am - 4pm Eastern Time with the option to start earlier or work later depending on your time zone. What You Will Do: - Own and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned to Federal land management mission priorities. - Serve as the primary liaison to Government leadership and operational users, translating mission needs into actionable backlog priorities while ensuring delivery transparency and expectation alignment. - Create, refine, and prioritize epics, features, and user stories with clear acceptance criteria and measurable outcomes. - Collaborate within Agile delivery teams (SAFe or similar), supporting sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release planning activities. - Facilitate tradeoff decisions across scope, schedule, and quality to ensure delivery of the highest-value capabilities in each increment. - Partner with architects and engineers to ensure solutions align with secure, cloud-based (primarily Azure) architectures and Federal compliance requirements. - Define and track product success metrics, user adoption indicators, and mission impact measures. - Lead user acceptance testing (UAT), stakeholder demos, and structured feedback loops to continuously improve product performance and usability. What You Will Bring With You: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Public Administration, Computer Science, or related field. - 7+ years of experience in product management, product ownership, or business analysis, including at least 3 years serving as a Product Owner on Agile delivery teams. - Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance; must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States. - At least one of the following certifications: SAFe Agilist (SA), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), PMP, or similar Agile/product management certification. What We Would Like You To Bring With You: - Master’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Information Systems, Environmental Science, or related field. - Experience supporting Federal land management agencies (e.g., USFS, DOI, BLM, USDA) or similar mission-focused organizations. - Experience delivering products within Azure cloud environments; AWS familiarity a plus. - Familiarity with geospatial systems, wildfire decision-support tools, environmental data platforms, or land management workflows. - Demonstrated ability to define product performance metrics and engage executive stakeholders to drive cross-organizational alignment in Federal programs. - Demonstrated experience supporting Federal agencies and translating mission or operational requirements into prioritized product backlogs. - Experience serving as a Product Owner within Agile delivery frameworks (e.g., SAFe or Scrum), preferably supporting cloud-based solutions (Azure preferred; AWS familiarity a plus). Professional Skills: - Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and decision-making capabilities with the ability to balance mission impact, technical constraints, and delivery timelines. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to influence and engage Federal program leadership and operational users. - Proven ability to drive cross-functional alignment, resolve ambiguity, and lead through competing priorities in fast-paced Agile environments. #Li-cc1 #Indeed Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.  Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.   Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $119,323.00 - $202,850.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

• Design, build, and optimize data pipelines and architectures for digital products. • Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and engineering teams to ensure data integrity. • Optimize data workflows for performance and cost efficiency. • Implement best practices for data governance, security, and compliance. • Support AI-driven use cases and advanced analytics initiatives.

• Drive the product strategy, defining a clear product vision. • Ensure the successful delivery of high-value features to meet user needs and business goals. • Maintain a holistic view of the market, product lifecycle, and its strategic direction. • Act as the primary liaison between key stakeholders (customers, business leaders, and development teams). • Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring it is well-groomed and prioritized. • Work closely with the Scrum Master and development team to facilitate Scrum ceremonies. • Make key decisions on product features, functionality, design, and user experience. • Promote an environment of continuous improvement by actively seeking feedback.

Lead Specialist, Product Management Purpose of the Position The Product Manager, School IT Services is responsible for defining, delivering, and continuously improving technology services that support K–12 virtual and blended school operations. This role ensures school technology needs are clearly understood and translated into scalable, high‑quality products and services that improve staff efficiency, learning experiences, and overall school performance. The Product Manager serves as the strategic bridge between schools, engineering, operations, and customer success teams—prioritizing problems, shaping requirements, ensuring smooth delivery, and enabling adoption of IT service capabilities. Core Responsibilities Product Strategy & Vision - Develop and maintain a clear product vision and roadmap for School IT Services aligned to organizational goals and school operational needs. - Analyze school feedback, operational data, regulatory requirements, and market trends to identify opportunities for new services or enhancements. Discovery & Requirements - Lead structured discovery with school leaders, administrators, teachers, and internal partners to understand challenges and technology gaps. - Translate user needs into clear, actionable product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and service definitions. - Partner with cross‑functional teams on solution design, ensuring services meet accessibility, security, and performance standards. Delivery & Execution - Work closely with engineering, IT operations, security, and service delivery teams to plan, build, and launch new capabilities. - Prioritize backlog items using data‑driven decision‑making, balancing school impact, effort, and strategic alignment. Stakeholder Communication & Change Management - Communicate roadmap, release plans, and feature updates to school partners and internal stakeholders. - Prepare and deliver clear, value‑focused communications to support service adoption, including training materials, walkthroughs, and updates for school leadership teams. - Ensure feedback loops are established with schools to drive continuous improvement. Service Performance & Continuous Improvement - Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to service quality, reliability, and adoption. - Identify and implement improvements to processes, workflows, or support models. - Maintain documentation, service catalogs, and knowledge assets related to School IT Services. Qualifications Required - Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience. - 3+ years of product management or IT services experience, preferably in K–12, EdTech, SaaS, or service‑oriented environments. - Strong understanding of school operations, educational technology ecosystems, or IT service management. - Demonstrated ability to gather requirements, build roadmaps, and lead cross‑functional delivery. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable insights. - Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Preferred - Experience working directly with virtual or blended schools. - Familiarity with education compliance, privacy, and security requirements (e.g., FERPA, COPPA). - Experience with service catalog development or operational process improvement. Why This Role Matters School IT Services is foundational to the success of virtual and blended learning environments. The Product Manager ensures that schools have reliable, intuitive, and scalable technology services—empowering educators and students while reducing operational friction. Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows: The minimum full-time salary range is between $150,000 - $170,000. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here. Applications will be accepted through March 15th. This window may be extended depending on business needs.