Vice President and General Manager, Product & Innovation

Overview

JST is currently seeking an experienced Vice President and General Manager, Product & Innovation to join our central team. The Vice President, Product & Growth is a senior executive responsible for owning and executing the company's product-driven growth strategy, with an initial emphasis on the Department of Defense and adjacent regulated markets.

This is a full-time remote position. JST offers a full benefit package, a collaborative work environment and strong company culture. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

 

VP & General Manager, Product & Innovation Responsibilities

• Design and lead a formal market assessment to identify:
  • Identify operational budget owners within regulated and mission-critical markets, including defense and adjacent sectors
  • Identify mission areas with acute, solvable problems
  • Buyers with budget authority and near-term demandCompetitive white space where productized solutions can win
• Translate mission needs into outcome-based, contractable product concept
• Define clear value propositions, success metrics, and pricing models
• Identify and launch 1 flagship AI-enabled product (with optional fast-follower) that:
  • Solves a defensible mission problem
  • Is repeatable, deployable, and contractable
  • AI-enabled decision support, automation, or analytics
  • Drives margin expansion and revenue durability
• Ensure product strategy aligns with company expectations, including:
  • Clear ownership of IP
  • Scalable delivery model
  • Documented roadmap and backlog

 

VP & General Manager, Product & Innovation Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience launching productized or solution-based offerings
• Deep familiarity with DoD acquisition and mission owner dynamics
• Strong understanding of AI-enabled digital transformation (applied, not theoretical)
• Proven ability to build pipeline and close revenue
• Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills
• This role exists to change the trajectory of the company, not decorate it
• Treat this role as a revenue-generating executive position, not an innovation lab
• Make hard prioritization decisions and kill ideas that wont contract
• Balance product vision with the realities of federal acquisition
• Be comfortable selling, briefing senior leaders, and owning outcomes
• Operate with urgency, accountability, and executive presence

 

Required Clearances and Screenings

• MUST be able to pass a US Government Security Clearance

 

About Joint Strategic Technologies (JST)

No objective is beyond reach! Joint Strategic Technologies (JST) enables successful mission outcomes from the back office to the battlefield. Our team includes leading experts from military, government and the private sector, all working together to help federal customers make a difference. Our goal is to Elevate the Impact that our employees have on our customers and treat every employee as a valued member of our team. JST empowers employees to make decisions and take-action, thus improving overall organizational growth and employee development.

Culture isn't something you talk about. It's something you do. JST is committed to creating a positive environment 'that reaches beyond work and careers' to support every employee's professional and personal objectives. JST values the well-being of every employee and encourages healthy lifestyles, family activities and community involvement.

JST is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. JST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.