Program Director
Code for America · Remote (in the U.S.)
Posted about 3 months ago · $121,869 to $149,188
or apply directly on Code for America's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Code for America's roles stay open a median of 64 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 80% of Code for America's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Code for America
- high 6 stale, 1 reposted of 10 open
- Hiring momentum
- 14 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Code for America's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Code for America.
About this role
As a Program Director at Code for America, you will lead a portfolio of high-impact programs, managing a team and ensuring successful delivery of projects related to government services. Your role involves building relationships with various stakeholders, overseeing project execution, and aligning efforts with organizational strategy. Additionally, you will coach and develop your team while contributing to the overall mission of improving government services for communities in need.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Code for America as an employer.
What you need
- 8+ years of experience in program development, policy, or government service delivery
- Experience working within or directly alongside government
- 3+ years of experience managing teams, including direct management of at least one people manager
- Proven track record of owning complex, multi-stakeholder program delivery in a government, civic tech, or social sector context
- Deep familiarity with at least one of Code for America's program areas: Safety Net benefits access, Tax programs, or Criminal Justice
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain trusted relationships with federal and state agency leadership, county partners, and community-based organizations
Nice to have
- Experience contributing to cultivation or business development work
- Experience working in or alongside civic tech organizations or technology-forward government reform initiatives
- Experience with AI tools or technology-assisted service delivery in a government or social sector context
- Proficiency in languages other than English
- Experience managing philanthropic grant requirements
What you get
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance options
- Retirement plans with employer matching contributions
- Professional development stipend
- Remote work flexibility
- Open personal time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental and family leave
Worth weighing
- No specific salary range mentioned beyond a general target
- Role involves managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs which may be challenging
- Expectations for travel may impact work-life balance
- Hiring process may take 1-2 months or longer
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Listed by Code for America on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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