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Aerospace & Defense, Government Contracting, Engineering, Systems Integration

Site Lead / Sr. Program Manager - NSWC Programs

CraneOnsiteFull TimeLeadPosted 21 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • NSWC Crane
  • DoD
  • engineering R&D
  • technical teams
  • site operations
  • customer relationships
  • new business opportunities
  • OTA
  • FAR
  • defense acquisition frameworks

Nice to have

  • programmatic execution
  • schedule
  • cost
  • performance reporting
  • issue identification
  • mitigation

Role summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Site Lead and Program Manager to support and expand its presence at NSWC Crane. This role involves leading an onsite technical team, managing customer relationships with government stakeholders and industry partners, and overseeing program management for OTA contract awards. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of experience leading DoD engineering R&D teams, a Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical field, and demonstrated experience in team leadership, customer relationship development, and program management within defense acquisition frameworks. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a highly motivated Site Lead and Program Manager to support and expand MTSI’s presence at NSWC Crane. This role will lead a growing onsite technical team, cultivate and manage customer relationships across current and emerging Crane mission areas, and provide program management oversight for OTA contract awards executed on behalf of NSWC Crane. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with strong communication skills, customer engagement experience, and demonstrated success managing complex defense programs. Role and Responsibilities*
1. Site Lead and Team Leadership
  • Provide day‑to‑day leadership, guidance, and organizational oversight for MTSI personnel located at or supporting work from NSWC Crane.
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop a high‑performing technical team supporting multiple Crane mission portfolios.
  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑accountability culture aligned with MTSI core values.
  • Coordinate with MTSI corporate leadership on staffing, performance management, facility needs, and long‑term growth strategies at Navy Crane.
  • Ensure alignment of team activities with customer mission priorities and contractual requirements.
2. Customer Engagement and External-Facing Representation
  • Serve as MTSI’s primary representative to current and prospective customers across NSWC Crane.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with government stakeholders, industry partners, and cross‑functional mission organizations.
  • Identify new opportunities aligned with Crane technology portfolios and MTSI capabilities.
  • Communicate MTSI capabilities and value propositions to mission partners, contributing to strategic growth of the Crane business area.
  • Participate in technical interchange meetings, program reviews, and outreach events as an outward-facing ambassador for the MTSI Crane team.
3. Program Manager – OTA Contract Awards
  • Lead programmatic execution for OTA (Other Transaction Authority) contract awards managed by NSWC Crane.
  • Oversee schedule, cost, performance, risk management, and compliance activities across multiple OTA efforts.
  • Coordinate with performers, government leads, and MTSI leadership to ensure transparency, performance reporting, and timely execution.
  • Provide proactive issue identification, mitigation, and decision support to government sponsors.
  • Ensure program documentation, deliverables, and financial tracking meet all contractual and internal standards.

Requirements:
  • 10 years of experience leading and running DoD engineering R&D teams
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical, or related discipline (advanced degree preferred).
  • Experience working with and knowledge of NSWC Crane, DoD R&D organizations, or similar national security customers.
  • Demonstrated team leadership experience, including leading technical teams or site operations.
  • Proven ability to develop customer relationships and identify new business opportunities.
  • Program management experience with OTA, FAR, or other defense acquisition frameworks.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.


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