Program Associate- DAF

Dcode is a team of doers dedicated to bridging the gap between the speed of technology and the federal government. We align people, culture, policies, and processes to get tech in the hands of those who need it most. Operating at the nexus of government leaders, emerging tech companies, and venture capital, we turn roadblocks into results. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Dcode is looking for a passionate Program Associate on Dcode’s Client Success team to help support our client the US Space Force As a Program Associate. You will support client engagements focused on driving innovation into the federal market. You will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with government leaders and helping them foster an innovative culture that attracts emerging technology. It's fast paced and exciting!

Salary range: $66,000-$78,000 plus bi-annual bonuses

Security clearance eligibility required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Success

• Assist with the planning and delivery of client advisory work, workshops, and trainings 
• Draft reports, strategies, assessments, and other written deliverables
• Liaise between Dcode, clients, and stakeholders to identify government needs and requirements
• Translate functional needs and requirements into IT strategy elements 
• Create presentations and visuals that effectively communicate client requirements
• Develop, organizing, and executing both in-person and virtual training and delivery workshops 
• Research and analyze federal legislation, policy, and agency documentation
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend emerging technology solutions using both open source and proprietary data sources  
• Work with Dcode’s program managers to ensure delivery meets contractual requirements, including cost and schedule
• Help grow Dcode’s network of government innovators by building and maintaining relationships with government stakeholders

KEY SKILLS

You’ll learn something new every day in this role. We’ll teach you the ropes but ideal candidates will have:

• 1-3 years of work experience; preferably some client-facing experience working within DoW, Space Force, or Air Force
• The ability to work without being closely managed and continuously WOW
• Strong interest and exposure to in one or more of the following areas: legacy system modernization/digital transformation, data analytics, processes re-engineering, organizational design, strategy development and execution, and/or -organizational change management
• An ability to work independently and with a team to meet client deadlines
• An ability to work with multiple stakeholders, listen to clients, and discern needs
• A willingness and ability to support operations in a fast-paced environment
• Proven problem-solving, self-management, and organizational skills
• Strong verbal communication skills, and exceptionally strong writing skills with the ability to produce highly polished client materials
• A willingness to work in an environment that is welcoming, open, transparent, curious, collaborative, challenging, results-driven, and fun!

You’ll love it here if:

• Thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments.
• Love figuring out how to make big, complex things run smoothly.
• Are energized by working with smart, passionate teammates.
• Don’t wait for permission to fix problems or seize opportunities.
• Can give and take feedback without ego.
• Bring energy, creativity, and persistence to everything you do.

We look for resilient hustlers: 

Our CEO busted her face on the balance beam in college and got back up… our CRO has knocked on a thousand doors… rejected 999 times and kept on knocking. What is your story? 

Equal Opportunity Statement

We provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe diversity is a strength and aim to build an innovative and welcoming culture where people from all backgrounds feel respected and included. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has the tools, resources, and opportunities to excel.