Transaction Agreement; OTA Program Manager

Description

This position requires access to ITAR/EAR controlled technical data and source code. All individuals must be authorized to access such information.

Government/CMO liaison and customer relationship management; agreement, contract, regulatory compliance; public relations; financial oversight and funding; reporting; strategic coordination.

• 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
• Coordinate internal resources to ensure compliance with DPA, ITAR, CUI, etc.
• 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
• Maintain all appropriate records in accordance with OTA requirements and company policies
• Track deliverables and milestones in line with the OT agreement
• Attend regular update meetings, program reviews, joint working groups, and CMO symposiums
• Ensure compliance with DPA regulations and U.S. Government reporting standards
• Monitor intellectual property, data rights, and non‑traditional defense contractor status if applicable
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, CMMC and CUI requirements
• Coordinate cross‑functionally with project managers and internal teams
• Generate invoice submissions per OTA terms and oversee cost tracking
• Use formal project management tools (MS Project) to maintain a master schedule
• Track cost, schedule, and technical performance; prepare progress reports and risk mitigation plans
• Identify, evaluate, and manage risks; maintain a risk register
• Provide executive‑level internal updates and lead communications with external stakeholders

• 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
• High‑level organizational skills; demonstrated ability to meet and manage project deadlines
• Self‑motivated, resourceful, and organized, taking ownership of all assigned work
• Comfortable and confident working directly with all levels of internal and external customers

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Significant experience in manufacturing, defense industrial base supply chain, DOD contracting and regulations (OTA’s FAR, DFARS, CUI), and program and project management

Occasional sitting and standing for long periods. Occasional walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting (up to 25 kg). Physical demands are in accordance with company policy.

• Exceptional communication both orally and written
• Strong ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks
• Effectively manages stakeholders, finances, and resources to ensure contract compliance and success
• Understanding of program vision and alignment with government objectives
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution abilities
• Responsibility for accomplishing work goals within accepted time frames
• Contributes to an environment that supports diverse people and ideas
• Interacts respectfully and cooperatively with others