Strategic Army Innovation Program Manager

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

Job summary

Dcode Group, Inc. is seeking a high-performing Program Manager embedded with the U.S. Army to bridge rapid prototyping and formal acquisition.

You will design governance for innovation intake, align solutions with mission requirements, and guide senior leaders through complex capability transitions. You will lead agile delivery, drive workshops, and ensure interoperability and compliance across DoD regulations, while collaborating with operators, developers, and acquisition authorities to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DoD/DoW work experience (Army/SOF preferred).
• 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.
• Strong technical fluency to scout and integrate emerging technologies into complex environments.
• Comfort working with military personnel, government civilians, and senior leaders.
• CSM certification preferred; PMP/Agile or Security+/CISSP certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve sustainable innovation intake and governance processes.
• Serve as a trusted partner to senior DoW stakeholders, translating needs into data-driven outcomes.
• Support commands in identifying capability gaps and translating needs into rapid solutions.
• Help design agile structures enabling fast delivery and experimentation.
• Lead workshops, write assessments, and present complex recommendations to senior leadership.
• Facilitate alignment across operators, developers, and acquisition authorities.
• Continuously refine delivery approaches based on feedback to improve outcomes.

Skills

DoD/DoW experience

Governance frameworks

Acquisition knowledge

Communication & leadership

CSM (preferred)

PMP/Agile certs (plus)

Security+/CISSP (a plus)

Job description

Dcode Group, Inc. is seeking a high-performing Program Manager embedded with the U.S. Army to bridge rapid prototyping and formal acquisition.

You will design governance for innovation intake, align solutions with mission requirements, and guide senior leaders through complex capability transitions. You will lead agile delivery, drive workshops, and ensure interoperability and compliance across DoD regulations, while collaborating with operators, developers, and acquisition authorities to