Product Manager — AllCiv

About Legis1
Legis1 is a congressional intelligence platform that goes beyond tracking legislation, revealing who is driving it. Our platform combines 45+ years of congressional and lobbying data, connecting bills, lawmakers, staff, lobbyists, and funders into a single networked intelligence system. Spun out of the nonpartisan Sunwater Institute in 2025, Legis1 is built for professionals who need to understand how policy and influence actually move through Washington.

Position
Legis1 is seeking an entry‑level Product Manager to support the launch and growth of AllCiv, our civic engagement, political data, and citizen‑facing media platform launching Q3 2026. This role will be instrumental in shaping the AllCiv product experience from the ground up, working at the intersection of civic technology, data, and public‑facing digital media. This is not a general product management role — it sits squarely at the intersection of political knowledge and technology. Candidates who lack a working understanding of how Congress operates, how legislation moves, or how civic and political engagement functions in practice will not be considered for this position.

The position will support product strategy, feature development, and roadmap execution under the guidance of senior leadership. The role will work closely with engineering, data, and design teams to translate user needs into clear product requirements, and with the sales and communications teams to ensure AllCiv delivers meaningful value to its users and partners from engaged citizens and journalists to advocacy organizations and government affairs professionals.

The ideal candidate is tech‑savvy, intellectually curious about politics and civic life, comfortable working across modern AI‑assisted and design tooling, and eager to grow their product management career at a mission‑driven data and technology company.

Responsibilities

Support the development and ongoing management of the AllCiv product roadmap in close collaboration with senior leadership

Translate user research, stakeholder feedback, and market insights into actionable product requirements and user stories

Write clear feature specifications and acceptance criteria for engineering and design teams

Assist in prioritizing features and enhancements based on user impact, business goals, and launch timelines

Actively participate in agile development workflows, including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, and team review sessions

Partner with the sales and communications teams to support go‑to‑market planning for the AllCiv Q3 2026 launch

Conduct competitive and market research across civic tech, political data, and citizen media platforms

Monitor product usage metrics and user feedback post‑launch to inform iteration and improvement

Build relationships with early users, partners, and stakeholders to deeply understand their workflows and needs

Stay current on trends in civic technology, open government data, digital media, and political engagement

Requirements
Mandatory — Political, Legislative & Civic Knowledge
Candidates without demonstrated knowledge in at least one of the areas below will not be considered. This requirement is non‑negotiable.

Working knowledge of the U.S. Congress and the legislative process — including how bills are introduced, advanced through committee, amended, and voted on; how congressional offices operate; and how legislative influence is exercised through lobbying, coalitions, and political funding

Direct experience with or deep knowledge of at least one of the following:

Working on a political campaign (federal, state, or local) in any capacity

Employment or internship in a congressional office, federal agency, or legislative affairs role

Civic engagement or community organizing work with a policy or government focus

Advocacy, government affairs, or lobbying work

Policy research, political journalism, or political science with applied focus

Active, substantive involvement in civic organizations, voter engagement initiatives, or public policy initiatives

Genuine passion for politics, policy, and civic life — this is a mission‑driven role; we are looking for someone who follows legislation, understands political dynamics, and cares deeply about civic participation and government accountability

Technicial and Product Skills

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., political science, public policy, computer science, information systems)

1‑3 years of experience in product management, business analysis, digital media, civic tech, or a related role

Working knowledge of Claude Code, VS Code, or comparable AI‑assisted coding and development environments; ability to engage meaningfully with engineering teams on technical work

Proficiency with Figma for reviewing and contributing to design workflows, wireframes, and prototypes

Knowledge with political data including legislative data, campaign finance, lobbying disclosures, voting records, and/or related civic datasets, and the professionals and organizations that rely on them

Tech savvy with demonstrated comfort working with software platforms, data products, and/or digital content tools

Strong interest in politics, policy, civic engagement, or government affairs

Familiarity with agile/scrum development methodologies preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex data and policy concepts for broad audiences

Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail

Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, early‑stage startup environment

Experience with product or project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Notion, Productboard, or similar) a plus

On‑site; Location in North Bethesda, MD

$70,000 - $90,000 a year

Benefits: Paid comprehensive health insurance (including dental and vision), 401(k) with company matching, and generous paid time off.

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