Army Innovation Program Manager

Dcode Group, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dcode Group, Inc. seeks a high-performing Program Manager to drive innovation within the U.S. Army at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, bridging rapid prototyping and formal acquisition pathways.

You will design sustainable intake/governance, lead agile delivery, and align operators, developers, and acquisition authorities to mission outcomes. Top Secret clearance preferred; salary $98,000–$130,000 with bi-annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant DoD/DoW work experience (US Army and/or SOF preferred).
• Experience establishing governance frameworks for intake, prioritization, and decision-making in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of the DoD acquisition process, bridging rapid innovation and formal acquisition pathways.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex information into decision-ready materials for senior leadership.
• Strong technical fluency; ability to scout, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies.
• Comfort operating with military personnel, government civilians, and senior leaders.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• CSM/Scrum Master experience; PMP/Agile or Security+/CISSP certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve sustainable innovation intake and governance processes, ensuring alignment with acquisition requirements.
• Serve as a trusted partner to senior DoW stakeholders, translating complex mission needs into data-driven outcomes.
• Support commands in identifying capability gaps and translating needs into rapid solutions.
• Help design and stand up agile operational structures that enable fast delivery and experimentation.
• Lead workshops, write assessments, and convert challenges into clear recommendations for leadership.
• Facilitate alignment across operators, developers, and acquisition authorities.
• Continuously collect feedback and refine delivery approaches to improve outcomes.

Skills

DoD/DoW experience

Governance frameworks

DoD acquisition knowledge

Executive briefings

Technical fluency

Stakeholder management

CSM/Scrum Master experience

Security+/CISSP certifications (a plus

Job description

Dcode Group, Inc. seeks a high-performing Program Manager to drive innovation within the U.S. Army at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, bridging rapid prototyping and formal acquisition pathways.

You will design sustainable intake/governance, lead agile delivery, and align operators, developers, and acquisition authorities to mission outcomes. Top Secret clearance preferred; salary $98,000–$130,000 with bi-annual bonuses.