Army Innovation & Acquisition Program Lead

Dcode

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 98,000 - 130,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Dcode is seeking a high-performing Program Manager to support a fast-paced Army innovation environment. You will design governance for innovation intake, align technology with acquisition milestones, and translate complex needs into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

Based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, you will lead agile delivery, coordinate with developers and acquisition authorities, and drive rapid prototyping to enable mission-ready solutions with strong DoD/DoW governance.

Qualifications

5+ years of DoD/DoW experience.
Experience establishing governance for intake, prioritization and decision-making in complex environments.
Strong understanding of the DoD acquisition process bridging rapid innovation and formal pathways.
Ability to translate complex information into decision-ready materials for senior leadership.
CSM or Scrum Master experience preferred.
PMP, Agile certifications, or security certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and improve sustainable innovation intake and governance processes aligned to acquisition requirements.
Serve as trusted partner to senior DoW stakeholders to translate needs into data-driven outcomes.
Identify capability gaps and translate needs into rapid, actionable solutions.
Lead workshops and convert challenges into clear recommendations for leadership.
Facilitate alignment across operators, developers and acquisition authorities.
Apply agile and Scrum to plan, execute and adapt projects.
Track milestones and communicate updates to stakeholders.
Support rapid prototyping and experimentation for software-enabled capabilities.