Strategic Program Associate

Noda

Strategic Programs Associate supporting NODA's innovation programs in swarm orchestration and collaborative autonomy. Managing tasks and enabling decision-making within a fast-paced team.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational discipline and exceptional writing and research skills to manage multiple programs effectively. Proficient in using Confluence and Jira for program management and documentation.

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Exceptional Writing SkillsResearch SkillsOrganizational DisciplineConfluence ProficiencyJira Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementMarket ResearchCompetitive AnalysisData AnalysisDocumentationTask TrackingRisk ManagementDecision Making

Soft Skills

Self-AwarenessCoachableComposed Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

ConfluenceJiraProductivity SoftwareCollaboration Software

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipAbility to Obtain Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Strategic ProgramsCustomer EngagementProgram ArtifactsAcquisition PathwaysMarket Developments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the task load. Track actions, commitments, suspense dates, and deliverables across concurrent programs; run the programs battle rhythm (agendas, notes, follow-ups); and keep leadership ahead of deadlines rather than reacting to them.
Build the systems. Design, build, and maintain NODA's Strategic Programs Confluence knowledge base and Jira workflows — program pages, task boards, templates, and dashboards — right-sized so administration never outweighs the work it records.
Enable decision-making. Research customers, acquisition pathways, technologies, policies, and market developments; deliver concise, well-sourced summaries, briefings, and decision papers that support program and leadership decisions.
Keep the record. Draft and maintain program artifacts — status rollups, risk registers, decision logs, meeting minutes, and after-action documentation — with precision and consistency.
Support engagements. Prepare white papers, briefing materials, and coordination notes for customer engagements, program reviews, and demonstrations; assist on-site at select events.
Support growth. Assist with market research, competitive analysis, customer landscape mapping, and inputs to capture and proposal efforts.
Grow into the craft. Learn NODA's programs, customers, and mission domain deliberately; take on increasing program responsibility as skills grow, with direct mentorship from the Strategic Programs Manager.

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizen (required); ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Bachelor's degree completed within roughly the last two years, with a strong academic record — business, finance, political science, engineering, or a related analytical field.
Exceptional writing and research skills: able to turn open-ended questions into organized, well-sourced, concise products.
Strong organizational discipline: comfortable tracking many small commitments across many people without dropping any.
Demonstrated aptitude with productivity and collaboration software; ability to rapidly learn Confluence and Jira.
Demonstrated work ethic — employment, leadership, or entrepreneurial initiative sustained alongside academics.
Self-aware, coachable, and composed under shifting priorities and ambiguity.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work environment
Competitive pay
Flexible time off
Generous PTO policy
Federal holidays
Generous health, dental, and vision benefits
Free OneMedical membership