Dcode · 6 hours ago
Senior Program Manager- CAEO
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$116K/yr - $152K/yr
8+ years expDcode is a team dedicated to bridging the gap between technology and the federal government. They are seeking a Senior Program Manager to deliver high impact, data-informed programs that enhance operational needs and strategic objectives within the Department of War.
EnterpriseGovernmentGovTechInformation TechnologyInternet
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted strategic advisor who understands how authority, influence, incentives, and risk tolerance differ across civilian leadership, uniformed leadership, and staff organizations within the DoW
Become a trusted partner for our federal clients as they work to strengthen operational readiness, academic engagement, and knowledge transfer
Shape and defend DoW funding decisions by directly supporting Program Budget Reviews (PBRs), CAPE analyses, and senior leader engagements that influence federal fiscal year budget outcomes
Provide subject matter expertise in DoW cyber workforce planning and development, supporting the Office of the Chief Information Officer in aligning workforce strategy, training pipelines, and talent initiatives with operational and mission needs
Anticipate emerging needs across the team's lines of effort: academic engagement, and innovation, and develop targeted, scalable solutions
Offer creative, practical ideas for improving how the government operates—across policy, acquisitions, finance, culture, and processes—to make it more agile and innovative
Collect feedback and act on it to continuously improve the client experience
Define and track performance metrics to evaluate progress towards objectives, ensuring Dcode’s support drives outsized mission and organizational value
Identify and help implement automation opportunities to make processes faster and more efficient
Coordinate closely with Dcode leadership and Field Experts to bring the right expertise into projects at the right time
Track progress against milestones and communicate updates clearly and frequently to internal and external stakeholders
Capture lessons learned and recommend and implement process improvements
Track performance data and user feedback to help refine workflows
Support efforts to remove policy, contracting, and operational barriers
Understand and manage contract terms to ensure compliance at all times
Flag risks early and work with leadership to resolve them quickly
Implement solutions that make delivery more efficient and scalable
Qualification
Required
8+ years of professional experience, with at least 5 years supporting the Department of War in an operational, policy, budget, or programmatic capacity
Direct experience working within or alongside DoW entities such as the OCIO, Service Components, Joint Staff, OSD, or Combatant Commands
Deep knowledge of DoW processes and demonstrating an understanding of DoW funding and budget cycles, including the role of Program Budget Reviews and CAPE in allocating funds and evaluating federal fiscal year budgets
Experience interfacing directly with senior federal and DoW leaders with the professionalism, discretion, and situational awareness required to navigate high-stakes discussions and drive alignment across diverse priorities
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple moving parts
The ability to challenge assumptions respectfully and offer better ways forward
Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills
A track record of problem-solving, working independently, and delivering results
Secret clearance or higher is strongly preferred. Eligibility for clearance is required
Company
Dcode
Dcode is a privately-owned company connecting the tech industry and government to drive commercial innovation in the federal market.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Megan Vorland
Co-Founder
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