Army Senior Program Associate-Operations

Company DescriptionDcode 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.Role SummaryWe are a mission-driven, detail-oriented Senior Program Associate to support high-priority initiatives for a defense sector client.This role is ideal for professionals with 2-3 years of experience who can independently own defined workstreams, produce high-quality, decision-ready deliverables, and coordinate effectively across complex government, military, civilian, and industry stakeholder environments.Operations specialty: You will serve as an operational anchor, synchronizing efforts among Army innovation organizations while maintaining situational awareness, coordinating key events and TDYs, updating site information, and producing decision-ready SITREPs. You will translate broad objectives and assigned tasks into executable actions, establish repeatable process flows, and proactively resolve operational bottlenecks.Duty Station: Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WASalary range: $79,000 to $98,000 plus bi-annual bonusesTop Secret clearance is strongly preferred. Eligibility for clearance is required.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Delivery & Client SupportExecute defined workstreams with appropriate guidance, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of outputsDevelop clear, structured deliverables - including briefings, analyses, frameworks, reports, and program artifacts - that support client decision-making and program progressSupport day-to-day client interactions through meeting preparation, note-taking, action tracking, stakeholder follow-up, and synthesis of inputsBuild a strong understanding of client mission priorities and connect day-to-day activities to broader organizational goalsContribute to agile, sprint-based execution cycles while managing multiple tasks, changing priorities, and dependenciesAnticipate potential issues, recommend practical solutions or process improvements, capture lessons learned, and help refine tools, frameworks, and methodologiesOperations Coordination & SynchronizationCoordinate day-to-day operations and synchronize efforts among Army innovation organizationsPlan, schedule, and synchronize key events, workshops, operational touchpoints, and stakeholder engagementsCoordinate TDYs, travel logistics, site movement, and event requirements for team members and visiting personnelMaintain and update site information, operational trackers, calendars, action logs, and situational-awareness toolsDraft and submit regular SITREPs that provide leadership with clear visibility into activities, progress, decisions, risks, and support requirementsFacilitate clear, high-level communication among military units, civilian leads, government stakeholders, and external innovation partnersInterpret broad objectives from assigned tasks and translate them into executable actions, owners, timelines, milestones, and follow-throughEstablish and refine operational process flows to eliminate bottlenecks, improve cross-functional synchronization, and optimize program deliverySkills And ExperienceRequired Skills and Experience2-3 years of relevant professional experience in consulting, government, defense, operations, finance, program delivery, or a related fieldStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to structure ambiguous problems and develop practical next stepsExperience producing high-quality, client-ready deliverables using PowerPoint, Excel, and written reportsStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the judgment to tailor information for working teams and senior leadersAbility to manage multiple tasks, priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentFamiliarity with or interest in government acquisition, innovation, technology integration, and mission deliveryComfort working in agile, iterative delivery environments with evolving requirementsDemonstrated ownership, attention to detail, follow-through, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issuesOperations Specialty QualificationsExperience coordinating operations, events, schedules, travel, workstreams, or staff actions in a high-tempo environmentExperience in an Army S3 office, DoW operational staff, or comparable operations-coordination role is a strong differentiatorAbility to maintain situational awareness, update site and program information, manage trackers, and synthesize operational data into clear SITREPs and briefingsDemonstrated ability to establish new process flows, optimize existing processes, and turn ambiguity into repeatable, efficient workflowsStrong cross-functional communication and synchronization skills across military, civilian, government, and external stakeholdersAbility to extrapolate objectives from assigned tasks, establish priorities and next actions, and follow operational issues through closureYou'll Excel in This Role If You:Take ownership of your workstreams and consistently deliver high-quality outputsAre proactive in identifying problems, coordination gaps, resource issues, and thoughtful solutionsCan connect day-to-day tasks, financial decisions, and operational actions to broader mission and organizational prioritiesThrive in structured but fast-moving environments with evolving requirements and multiple stakeholdersCommunicate clearly, maintain attention to detail, and create reliable follow-through without waiting for continuous directionAre curious, adaptable, resilient, and eager to learn in a mission-driven settingAdditional InformationWe 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, was rejected 999 times, and kept on knocking... What is your story?Equal Opportunity StatementWe 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.Powered by JazzHRH97BJ9WFo4