This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.
Who we are:
Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development. With headquarters in McLean, VA, our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.
About the role:
As a Scrum Master, you will provide the United States Space Force (USSF) Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) for the Digital Bloodhound program. A successful candidate should be a proven leader and problem solver with the ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment. The position will provide Product Owner support to the Defense Cyber Operations-Space (DCO-S) organization to drive data-informed decisions at speed, maximizing the Service’s flexibility and efficiency in delivering cybersecurity capabilities to protect the USSF’s Operational Enterprise.
In this role you will take complete ownership of program health—balancing execution, strategy, and relationship management to drive mission success. You will be responsible for leading a fast-moving software development team, ensuring contract deliverables are met while navigating evolving priorities and customer needs. This role requires someone who thrives in ambiguity, is comfortable wearing multiple hats across program, project, and product management, and can effectively bridge the gap between technical teams and customer stakeholders. Your day will be a dynamic mix of guiding Agile software development cycles, engaging directly with DoD stakeholders to grow customer intimacy, and adapting to shifting requirements to keep the team on track. You will manage product roadmaps, oversee delivery execution, and provide strategic leadership to ensure program success. While deep technical expertise is not required, a strong technical acumen and the ability to learn the product deeply are critical to your effectiveness in this role.
What we are looking for:
- 15+ years of experience in program, project, or product management with a focus on Agile software development
- Align with Product & Delivery leadership to prioritize product backlog.
- Define product functionality and write detailed user stories/epics with end-user empathy.
- Manage sprints: planning, review, and acceptance of completed work.
- Apply SAFE Agile methods to encourage disciplined software development and frequent inspection.
- Articulate product vision and user stories clearly to teams and clients.
- Deliver product acceptance criteria and ensure quality delivery.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and drive clarity where needed
- Proven leadership in software development teams, ensuring execution and alignment with customer needs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience engaging with senior DoD stakeholders
- Ability to balance execution and strategy, ensuring both day-to-day success and long-term growth
- Familiarity with SAFE Agile methodologies, product roadmapping, and program execution
Highly preferred:
- Experience working with DoD customers, ideally in the USSF ecosystem
- Track record of managing program financials, including P&L ownership
- Understanding of data security practices
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong analytical skills
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Clearance Requirements:
- Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI
Salary:
- $150,000.00 - $180,000.00
Work Type:
- Work is performed on-site in Colorado Springs.
What we will offer you:
- Highly competitive salary
- Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) and company match
- Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
- Education & training benefits
- Generous Referral Bonuses
- And More!
Our Vision Statement:
We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission.
Our Customer Obsession:
We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.
How do we get there?
Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm.
Raft’s core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our “nadi” by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Skills Required
- 15+ years of program, project, or product management experience focused on Agile software development
- Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI
- U.S. citizenship (eligible for employment on programs requiring U.S. citizenship) and ability to work within the continental U.S.
- On-site work in Colorado Springs
- Experience leading fast-moving software development teams and driving execution and alignment with customer needs
- Proven ability to define product functionality and write detailed user stories and epics
- Manage sprints including planning, review, and acceptance of completed work
- Apply SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) Agile methods to software development
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience engaging senior DoD stakeholders
- Ability to balance execution and strategy and thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
- Familiarity with product roadmapping and program execution
- Experience working with DoD customers, ideally in the USSF ecosystem
- Track record of managing program financials, including P&L ownership
- Understanding of data security practices
- Outstanding interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills
What We Do
Raft is a digital consulting firm with niche expertise in the rapid delivery of modern, user-first, scalable, and data-intensive digital solutions. We accelerate the missions of our federal partners through human-centered design (HCD) and agile development practices, bringing deep technical expertise in DevSecOps, Kubernetes management, cloud-native microservice architectures, and secure, open source delivery. We put our people and our culture first. We work with some of the smartest, hardest working experts in their field. We owe it to them to make sure our team is free of meaningless restrictions and internal politics so they can focus on what they love, finding innovative solutions. We build off the Open-Source and resist vendor lock in. That way you’re not paying us to reinvent the wheel, our solutions play nice with others and are always adaptable. We know digital innovation doesn’t always operate during bank hours, so neither do we. (It's also why we don’t dress like bankers.) We aren’t afraid to go the extra mile or put in the extra time to find a solution. We get it right the first time; we won’t waste our time (and your money) trying to fix something that’s fundamentally broken. It’s kind of like making an exceptional cup of coffee, if the beans are roasted wrong, it doesn’t matter how much pumpkin spice you dump in your cup, it’s still not going to taste great. And above all else we’re up for a challenge; it’s in our DNA. Ask us about something that’s never been done, or better yet something that can’t be done, and we’ll find a way to do it. It’s just who we are. If you need a partner that’s looking toward the future and not the past, don’t go traditional, go Raft.
Why Work With Us
Raft partners with public agencies to solve hard complex problems that impact the lives of millions of Americans. We work hard to make it easy for humans to connect with data.
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