Senior Program Manager

Job overview

The Senior Program Manager role is based in Washington, DC. The salary range is $116,000–$152,000 per year. Dcode works to bridge technology and the federal government; this role leads initiatives for a defense-sector client. The position establishes and operates frameworks, governance, decision structures, and performance measures to accelerate acquisition and technology delivery. It translates strategic priorities into repeatable execution, advises stakeholders, and keeps teams focused on measurable mission outcomes.

What you'll do

• Lead projects and major workstreams
• translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and operating models
• design rapid acquisition frameworks and workflows
• drive agile, sprint-based delivery
• identify and mitigate risks
• advise client stakeholders
• facilitate alignment across leadership and program offices
• establish performance measures and ROI models
• support technology partner engagement
• lead and develop team members
• manage contract execution and delivery health.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior program manager

dcode

washington dc

$116k–$152k per year

federal programs

defense sector

rapid acquisition

program delivery

agile

stakeholder engagement

governance frameworks

performance metrics

scif experience

security clearance eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Eligibility for security clearance is required. An active TS clearance with eligibility for SCI access and ability to pass a counterintelligence polygraph are strongly preferred. The posting requires six or more months of continuous full-time work in a SCIF.

About the employer

Dcode is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.