Dcode was founded on the belief that technology can improve the way our government operates. Through our tech accelerators, training programs, and more we bring together a community of leaders across tech, government, industry, and venture capital to work together on solving some of government's most difficult problems.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Dcode's tech accelerators help innovative technologies solve some of government’s biggest problems. Our team is looking for a Program Manager to lead several of our tech programs each year.

As a Program Manager, you will oversee and manage the execution of Dcode’s Accelerate program for emerging tech companies. You’ll work with some of the world’s leading venture-backed innovative technologies to support their entry into the federal market. For each program, you’ll put together three months of intensive programming focused on connecting 6-10 high growth companies with government and relevant industry.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management and Execution

• Plan, oversee, and manage the development and execution of Dcode’s Accelerate program to include a high volume of events for each program, 15+ curriculum sessions, and hundreds of meetings across mentors, government, and industry.
• Design processes, playbooks, and policies to standardize and scale Dcode’s Accelerate program
• Provide logistical and operational support and oversight to Program Associates and interns
• Continually revise and maintain a flexible curriculum that is aligned with current best practices 
• Design and administer surveys and other assessment tools to capture and analyze data for program planning, decision-making, and reporting  
• Partner with government agencies, industry experts, and outside vendors to improve the quality, scope, and delivery of programs 
• Grow and maintain the Dcode community. Represent Dcode to government and industry partners
• Work with Dcode leadership team to identify ways to incorporate the Accelerate program into other business lines 

Supervisory

• Hire, onboard, and train Program Associates and interns 
• Set expectations and key performance metrics for direct reports (Program Associates and interns)
• Provide a roadmap for employee development and career planning

KEY SKILLS

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

• 5+ years of work experience 
• The ability to lead a small team and manage a program from soup to nuts – project/program management, client-facing experience, and event planning experience are ideal, and you’re a quick learner who can go from 0-60 quickly on the rest
• An ability to think creatively to solve problems and to work without being closely managed 
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Ability to speak confidently in settings ranging from large group events to meetings with senior government, industry, and startup leaders
• Enough technical chops to understand and work with everything from tomorrow’s cybersecurity tools to artificial intelligence innovators to small-sat companies without skipping a beat
• Strong writing and verbal communication skillS

You’ll love it here if you value a culture that is:

• Fast paced and exciting!
• Diverse and inclusive 
• Energetic and fun! 
• Transparent and supportive

We look for resilient hustlers: 

Our CEO busted her face on the balance beam in college and got back up… our CSO has knocked on a thousand doors… rejected 999 times and kept on knocking. What is your story? Please provide a few short sentences on your resilient hustler story.

Additional information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Dcode believes in diversity as strength. We provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, or other. We proudly uphold a zero tolerance policy.