Experienced Program Manager - OTA Project (Other Transaction Agreement)

Position Summary

This position will require access to ITAR and/or EAR controlled technical data, and requires that all individuals in this role be authorized to access such information.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface with the CMO and the government sponsor
• Ensure all contract requirements, milestones, and reporting obligations under the OT Agreement are met
• Manage communications, document submissions, and status updates with external stakeholders
• Oversee cost share tracking, funding drawdowns, and programmatic invoicing
• Cook up internal resources to ensure compliance with DPA, ITAR, CUI, etc.
• Coordinate program and contract risk analysis and mitigation
• Provide executive-level briefings on OTA status
• Lead public relations efforts with industry, community, and other interested parties
• Ensure all appropriate records are maintained in accordance with OTA requirements and company policies

Qualifications

• Proficient computer and applications software skills with MS Office suite
• Strong listening, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Effective at building strong relationships
• Able to influence others for mutual benefit; high level negotiation skills
• Sound problem analysis, critical thinking, and situational recognition skills; able to develop effective solutions and execute to achieve desired results
• Strong cross functional collaboration skills and ability to influence others
• Demonstrated ability to meet and manage project deadlines
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and organized, taking ownership of all assigned work
• Must be comfortable and confident in working directly with all levels of internal and external customers

Minimum Job Requirements And Skills

• Minimum Education And Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Significant experience in the following areas: Manufacturing, Defense Industrial Base supply chain, DOD contracting and regulations (OTA’s FAR, DFARS, CUI), Program and project management

Physical Requirements

• Sitting – sedentary work that primarily involves sitting for long periods
• Standing – sedentary work that primarily involves standing for long periods
• Moving in different positions to accomplish tasks (bend, twist, lean)
• Lifting/ Carrying – Light (up to 9kg/ 20lbs)
• Lifting/ Carrying – Medium (up to 15kg/ 33lbs)
• Lifting/ Carrying – Heavy (up to 25kg/ 55lbs)
• Reaching – arms fully extended forward or raised above shoulder