Senior Program Manager-OSW

Company Description

Dcode is a team of doers dedicated to bridging the gap between the speed of technology and the federal government. We align people culture policies and processes to get tech in the hands of those who need it most. Operating at the nexus of government leaders emerging tech companies and venture capital we turn roadblocks into results.

Role Summary

In this role youll work closely with government clients to identify needs scout technologies integrate solutions and scale what works. This means building structure workflows and processes that overcome legacy constraints to ensure speed precision and measurable impact. You will be responsible for leading daily client engagements and navigating complex stakeholder relationships for major workstreams and projects that deliver measurable mission outcomes in support of transformation and modernization for a global communication architecture.. Success in this role means navigating ambiguity moving with urgency and producing results that have a tangible mission impact.

This position manages day-to-day execution of all command control and communications modernization activities for a defense sector executive client while leading Dcodes embedded Rapid Acquisition Integration Cell (RAIC).

The Senior Program Manager ensures rapid execution cross-functional integration sprint planning stakeholder coordination and delivery of all contractual products.

Success in this role requires the ability to navigate ambiguity lead teams influence senior stakeholders and translate complex challenges into structured repeatable solutions that scale.

Salary range: $116000-$152000 plus bi-annual bonuses

Current TS-SCI with polygraph is strongly preferred. Eligibility for SAP/SCI clearance is required.

Key Responsibilities

Client Advisory & Mission Success

• Serve as a trusted advisor and partner to senior DoW and other government agency stakeholders providing clear data-driven recommendations that advance mission outcomes.
• Support operational units at the highest levels of government service in identifying command control and communication (C³) capability gaps and translating mission needs into actionable rapidly deployable solutions.
• Lead workshops assessments and strategic engagements that convert complex operational and technical challenges into practical recommendations.
• Facilitate collaboration and alignment across leadership program offices operational commands and cross-functional stakeholders to synchronize priorities timelines and objectives.
• Support the development of governance structures operating models decision frameworks and operating charters that improve execution and decision-making.
• Continuously gather client feedback and incorporate lessons learned to improve delivery user experience and mission outcomes.

Program Leadership & Delivery

• Lead programs projects or major workstreams delivering measurable mission outcomes in high-tempo environments.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans operating models workflows repeatable processes and performance metrics.
• Apply Agile and Scrum methodologies to execute work through iterative sprint-based delivery models that provide measurable progress and continuous adaptation.
• Ensure teams remain focused on mission outcomes operational impact speed and ROI rather than outputs alone.
• Coordinate closely with Dcode leadership field experts and technical contributors to align priorities requirements timelines and dependencies.
• Provide creative approaches across policy acquisition finance organizational design culture and processes to improve government agility and innovation.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies software development practices and innovation trends to inform client strategies.

Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Establish mission-relevant performance measurement frameworks including leading indicators ROI metrics cycle time throughput decision velocity and operational impact.
• Develop measurement and tracking mechanisms that evaluate progress effectiveness and organizational value.
• Continuously improve delivery by capturing lessons learned refining processes and standardizing best practices.
• Monitor risks anticipate challenges and adapt execution based on changing mission requirements and operational realities.
• Implement scalable solutions that improve delivery efficiency organizational resilience and long-term performance.

Contract & Operational Management

• Manage contract execution to ensure compliance with contractual requirements while meeting delivery quality profitability and performance objectives.
• Monitor delivery health identify risks early and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage project resources and team utilization to optimize delivery effectiveness and financial performance.
• Support efforts to remove policy acquisition and operational barriers that slow innovation and mission execution.
• Ensure operational processes are efficient repeatable and scalable across engagements.

People Leadership & Team Development

• Onboard mentor coach and develop team members while accelerating time to productivity.
• Foster a culture of accountability collaboration innovation continuous learning and client service excellence.

Skills and Experience

Required Skills and Experience

• 7 years of relevant professional experience including leadership of government-facing programs or workstreams.
• Experience supporting DoW or federal clients in areas such as deployable communication capabilities technology modernization organizational transformation operational deployment or program management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and deliver measurable outcomes in complex ambiguous environments.
• Experience advising stakeholders and influencing decisions at multiple levels of an organization.
• Strong understanding of program management principles with exposure to agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to develop executive-level briefings and decision-ready materials.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on structured thinking and execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with DoW acquisition pathways (e.g. OTAs CSOs IDIQs).
• Experience working with innovation ecosystems including startups or emerging technology vendors.
• Enterprise modernization experience.
• Active TS Clearance with SAP/SCI eligibility.

Youll Excel in This Role If You:

• Thrive in fast-paced mission-driven environments with evolving priorities.
• Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Proactively identify problems and drive solutions without waiting for direction.
• Can translate complex challenges into clear structured approaches.
• Are comfortable leading teams while also delivering independently.
• Focus on outcomes and impact rather than activity alone.

Additional Information

We look for resilient hustlers:

Our CEO busted her face on the balance beam in college and got back up our CRO has knocked on a thousand doors was rejected 999 times and kept on knocking... What is your story

Equal Opportunity Statement

We provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to ethnicity religion sexual orientation gender family or parental status national origin veteran or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe diversity is a strength and aim to build an innovative and welcoming culture where people from all backgrounds feel respected and included. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has the tools resources and opportunities to excel.