IT Specialist (Systems Analysis)"Product Manager", GS-2210-14, FPL GS-14, Term, DH, Open Continuous

This position is in the U.S. Department ofEducation (ED), Federal Student Aid (FSA), Technology Directorate (TD). The Technology Directorate provides information technology services for all FSA systems, promoting the effective and secure use of technology to achieve FSA's strategic objectives through sound planning, investments, integrated technology architectures and standards, effective systems development, production support, and cybersecurity services.This is an open continuous announcement with cutoff dates. Applications will be referred based on receipt of application and established cutoff dates as follows: 1st cutoff date: Last cutoff date: This is a term position with a Not to exceed 13 months which can be extended up to ten year with a possibility of being converted to permanent. Note: There is a full time permanent competitive position being announced at the same time for another position under FSA-2026-0125, if you would like to be considered for both. Applicants must apply for both announcements as they are two different appointment lengths. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As an IT Specialist (System Analysis) "Product Manager", GS-2210-14, you will be responsible for: Leading the development of FSA products by understanding the needs of students, families, and stakeholders, translating insights into product roadmaps, prioritizing high-impact features, and measuring success by user outcomes. Serving as the bridge between policy goals, technical systems, and user needs by translating complex constraints into actionablerequirements and ensuring compliant, secure, and user-friendly solutions at national scale. Collaborating and aligning with contractors, partner agencies, and cross-functional teams to align efforts with the product vision, hold vendors accountable for outcomes, and deliver tangible improvements for users. Fostering a product culture of experimentation, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement while providing vision and expert recommendations that align government staff and vendors around shared goals for students and families. Applying deep experience building and managing products at scale to ensure FSA systems deliver accurate, secure, reliable, and seamless experiences while protecting sensitive personal and financial data.