Executive Director, Client Success — Defense Programs

Dcode Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 133,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Dcode Group, Inc. seeks a Director of Client Success to lead a defense sector portfolio, serving as the senior executive responsible for contract execution, customer engagement, and mission delivery. This role supports rapid modernization and strategic planning across four Lines of Effort.

The position is based in the DMV and requires TS/SCI consideration with SAP/SCI eligibility. Salary range: $133,000-$177,000 with bi-annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• 10 years DoW experience.
• Experience supporting OSW or Joint Staff.
• Executive-level program management.
• Experience leading organizational transformation.
• Experience briefing SES and General Officers.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-million dollar programs.
• Strong understanding of OSW acquisition processes, security requirements, and technology modernization initiatives.
• Skilled in analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to drive strategic recommendations and improvements.
• Strong people leadership skills with experience managing and developing high‑performing teams.
• Demonstrated first hand experience in moving a capability from concept to operational deployment.
• Executive presence and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Active Top Secret clearance.
• SAP/SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior DOW and operational leaders, providing strategic guidance that advances mission outcomes and organizational transformation.
• Build and sustain executive relationships across client organizations to identify mission priorities, shape long‑term strategies, and position Dcode as a trusted partner.
• Advise senior leaders on organizational design, capability modernization, rapid acquisition, technology adoption, governance, and operational transformation.
• Translate complex mission challenges, capability gaps, and strategic objectives into actionable roadmaps that accelerate mission impact.
• Lead strategic planning sessions and stakeholder engagements that drive alignment, decision‑making, and measurable outcomes.
• Establish and oversee scalable operating models, governance structures, and delivery frameworks that enable rapid capability development and transition.
• Translate strategic objectives into executable plans, operating models, workflows, performance metrics, and implementation roadmaps.
• Drive execution through Agile and iterative delivery methodologies that accelerate decision‑making, improve transparency, and produce measurable progress.
• Oversee contract execution to ensure compliance with security requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable federal regulations.
• Design and implement repeatable frameworks that improve capability intake, evaluation, prioritization, experimentation, transition, and fielding.
• Drive modernization initiatives that improve organizational agility, acquisition effectiveness, and mission execution.

Skills

DoW experience

OSW/Joint Staff experience

Executive program management

Organizational transformation

Brief SES/General Officers

Multi-million dollar programs

Acquisition & security knowledge

Data-driven recommendations

Leadership of teams

Capability deployment

Job description

Dcode Group, Inc. seeks a Director of Client Success to lead a defense sector portfolio, serving as the senior executive responsible for contract execution, customer engagement, and mission delivery. This role supports rapid modernization and strategic planning across four Lines of Effort.

The position is based in the DMV and requires TS/SCI consideration with SAP/SCI eligibility. Salary range: $133,000-$177,000 with bi-annual bonuses.