Defense Program Associate: Strategy, Delivery & Analysis

Dcode; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 79,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Dcode is seeking a mission‑driven Senior Program Associate to support high‑priority initiatives for a defense sector client in Washington, DC. With 2–3 years of experience, you will stand up and operationalize a structured RAIC approach, delivering high‑quality outputs and repeatable processes to improve acquisition, decision‑making, and financial planning.

Salary range: $79,000 to $98,000 plus bi‑annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant professional experience in consulting, government, defense, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems.
• Experience producing high‑quality, client‑ready deliverables (PowerPoint, Excel, written reports).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Familiarity with or interest in government acquisition, innovation, or technology integration.
• Comfort working in agile, iterative delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute defined workstreams with guidance, ensuring timely and high‑quality delivery of outputs.
• Develop clear, structured deliverables (briefings, analyses, frameworks, and reports) that support client decision‑making and program progress.
• Support the design, documentation, and validation of operating models, workflows, and governance structures.
• Assist in building and refining repeatable playbooks, decision frameworks, and program artifacts.
• Contribute to agile, sprint‑based execution cycles, ensuring consistent progress and visibility.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Agile delivery

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Dcode is seeking a mission‑driven Senior Program Associate to support high‑priority initiatives for a defense sector client in Washington, DC. With 2–3 years of experience, you will stand up and operationalize a structured RAIC approach, delivering high‑quality outputs and repeatable processes to improve acquisition, decision‑making, and financial planning.

Salary range: $79,000 to $98,000 plus bi‑annual bonuses.