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Operator Accelerator Technology Program

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At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
151 - 180 days
Locations
1 location in District of Columbia
Career field
Production
Nearest installation
Any

About the program

The Product Strategist supports LGNDX product teams by shaping product direction from discovery through delivery and go-to-market. You’ll collaborate closely with design, engineering, and business stakeholders to translate mission and customer needs into clear problem definitions, prioritized roadmaps, and measurable outcomes in a dual-use environment.

Jobs this program prepares you for

Job description (responsibilities)-Lead public and private sector client meetings, demos, internal alignment meetings, and daily standups-Conduct discovery (interviews, workflow mapping, stakeholder analysis, market/competitor research)-Synthesize insights into artifacts (problem briefs, personas/JTBD, PRDs/lightweight requirements)-Partner with engineering/design on design iteration, MVP definition, roadmap planning, and tradeoff decisions-Support delivery cadence and budget monitoring (backlog inputs, sprint planning prep, demos, retros, decision logs)-Build customer-ready narratives (one-pagers, demo scripts, pilot plans, success metrics)-Track outcomes and learnings; recommend iteration based on evidence-Support business development efforts (proposal writing, pitches, scoping)Qualifications-Comfort with iterating alongside genAI tools, design tools, and project management software.-Strong writing/synthesis and comfort working in ambiguous problem spaces-Familiarity with product discovery, prioritization, and basic analytics-Able to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate clearly-Interest in dual-use tech, national security, or mission-driven product workBonus: RMF/Cyber SME background highly preferred, DoW user research exposure, SBIR/BAA contracting familiarity, Gov/Defense ecosystem knowledge

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
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