Senior Defense Program Lead — Army Acquisition & Agile Ops

Dcode; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 116,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Dcode is seeking a mission-driven Senior Program Manager to lead high-priority initiatives for a defense sector client. You’ll oversee agile delivery, build processes, and manage daily client engagements from Fort Hood, TX.

The role requires DoD acquisition knowledge, POM budgeting, contracting pathways, and translating complex requirements into actionable plans for transition to a program of record. Strong leadership and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years leading government-facing programs in Army acquisition, ground systems, technology integration, or operational modernization.
• Experience contracting with DoW (Department of the Army), OTAs, CSOs, and IDIQs.
• Knowledge of ABCT platform requirements, hardware integration, and fielding considerations.
• Strong communication to brief senior leaders and produce decision-ready materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio of Army ground system efforts from problem identification to fielding decisions.
• Design integrated plans aligning requirements, funding, contracting, platform integration, test, sustainment, and transition activities.
• Manage day-to-day delivery and produce high-quality client deliverables.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and performance metrics for mission value.
• Apply agile project management to plan, execute, and adapt projects with real-time feedback.

Skills

Army acquisition

Ground systems

Technology integration

Operational modernization

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Agile PM

Education

DAWIA PM Level 2 (Practitioner) certified

Job description

Dcode is seeking a mission-driven Senior Program Manager to lead high-priority initiatives for a defense sector client. You’ll oversee agile delivery, build processes, and manage daily client engagements from Fort Hood, TX.

The role requires DoD acquisition knowledge, POM budgeting, contracting pathways, and translating complex requirements into actionable plans for transition to a program of record. Strong leadership and stakeholder management are essential.