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About the Role

This entry-level role is for a recent graduate to learn program management in the defense technology sector. You will work directly with the Strategic Programs Manager, gaining real responsibility and mentorship while helping to move autonomous capability from operator needs to fielded effects. You will manage task loads, track deadlines, build systems for information management, and conduct research to support leadership decisions.

Responsibilities

Manage task load by tracking actions, commitments, suspense dates, and deliverables across concurrent programs.
Run the programs battle rhythm, including agendas, notes, and follow-ups.
Design, build, and maintain NODA's Strategic Programs Confluence knowledge base and Jira workflows.
Research customers, acquisition pathways, technologies, policies, and market developments.
Deliver concise, well-sourced summaries, briefings, and decision papers.
Draft and maintain program artifacts such as status rollups, risk registers, decision logs, meeting minutes, and after-action documentation.
Prepare white papers, briefing materials, and coordination notes for customer engagements, program reviews, and demonstrations.
Assist on-site at select events.
Assist with market research, competitive analysis, customer landscape mapping, and inputs to capture and proposal efforts.
Learn NODA's programs, customers, and mission domain deliberately.
Take on increasing program responsibility as skills grow, with direct mentorship.

Requirements

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 in 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, including sustained employment, leadership, or entrepreneurial initiative alongside academics.
Self-aware, coachable, and composed under shifting priorities and ambiguity.

Skills

Ego-less team player who takes ownership of unglamorous work and makes everyone around them faster.
Precise, candid communicator in writing and in person.
Detail-oriented and reliable; closes every loop and follows through without reminders.
Curious, fast learner with a bias for action and comfort asking questions.
Integrity and discretion in handling sensitive program and customer information.
Writing
Research
Organizational discipline
Productivity software
Collaboration software
Confluence
Jira

Location

Austin, TX

Work Type

Hybrid on-site

Experience Level

Entry-level

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Benefits

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

About the Company

NODA is a veteran-owned, venture-backed technology company transforming how unmanned systems collaborate in complex, mission-critical environments.
Developing next-generation solutions for the autonomous orchestration of heterogeneous unmanned systems across air, sea, land, and space.
Vital applications in the defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors.
Our Programs team plays a critical role in turning technology into fielded capability.
Joining NODA means working on meaningful technology that pushes the boundaries of autonomy alongside a team that thrives on innovation, rapid iteration, and collaboration.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.