[Hiring] Associate Program Director @Code for America

Role Description

Code for America is looking for a talented Associate Program Director (APD) who will serve as the primary delivery lead for individual projects within Code for America’s portfolio. APDs are accountable for ensuring projects are delivered with discipline, clarity, and impact — applying Code for America’s delivery standards while operating within a broader program and portfolio structure.

In this role, you’ll translate program strategy into execution, steward partner relationships, and ensure that cross-disciplinary teams are aligned and supported to deliver outcomes. You’ll also be expected to escalate delivery and partnership risks early.

The Associate Program Director plays a crucial role in supporting the success of Code for America's programs:

• Collaborate with cross-functional program, product, research, design, and engineering teams.
• Cultivate and grow strategically aligned relationships with external partners, government agencies, and direct service organizations.
• Manage details with a consistent bias towards action and impact.
• Comfortably set ambitious goals and work towards deadlines.

This role will report to the Director of Programs and is expected to travel no more than 25% of the time.

In this position you will:

• Serve as the primary project lead for assigned projects, accountable for successful delivery across scope, timeline, budget, and outcomes.
• Shape and steward project-level strategy in partnership with the Program Director and other cross-functional leads.
• Own project planning from kickoff through close-out.
• Lead cross-disciplinary teams through ambiguity.
• Monitor progress against goals and adjust plans as needed.
• Ensure project work remains aligned with Code for America’s values.
• Elevate insights from project delivery to inform decision-making.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience leading complex projects in civic tech, consulting, government, or adjacent environments.
• Strong understanding of public benefits implementation and administration.
• Proven track record of cross-sector stakeholder engagement.
• Problem solver and strategic thinker.
• A compelling oral and written communicator.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Natural collaborator who values honesty and openness.
• Passion for the Code for America mission and vision.
• Deep commitment to transparency and fairness.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Passion for government service improvement.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity.

Requirements

• Experience working with public servants, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
• Lived experience with social safety net programs.
• Experience with government technology procurement.
• Experience working with social impact-focused technology teams.

Benefits

• Salary range from $108,503 to $132,825 annually.
• Collaborative, cross-functional, hardworking, and joyful environment.
• Laptop provided and a one-time $700 payment for remote environment setup.
• Cell phone and/or internet reimbursement of $50 per month.
• $500 annual stipend towards professional development.
• 100% employer match on the first 3% of contributions for retirement plans.
• At least one no cost health insurance option for full-time employees.
• Open personal time off, a minimum of 14 paid holidays, and paid sick time.
• 17 weeks of paid parental and family leave.
• 3 weeks of paid sabbatical after 5 years of service.