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That’s why we look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.\nAgile Defense is seeking a Product Manager to support a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program delivering mission-critical digital capabilities. You will work with CBP stakeholders and a multidisciplinary delivery team to understand operational problems, establish product priorities, and guide capabilities from discovery through delivery and improvement.\nAs Product Manager, you will work at the intersection of mission needs, user experience, technology, and delivery. You will partner closely with UX practitioners, engineers, technical leads, program leadership, and customer stakeholders to turn broad needs into clear product goals and manageable increments of work.\nThis role requires a design-oriented approach to product management. 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