Program Manager
Leonard Workforce Solutions, Tucson, AZ, United States
Leonard Workforce Solutions is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a growing defense manufacturer seeking a Program Manager to lead execution of a newly awarded Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) project. This is a high-visibility role sitting at the intersection of government stakeholders, the Consortium Management Organization (CMO), and internal operations.
About the Role
The Program Manager will serve as the single point of contact to the CMO and government sponsor, ensuring full compliance with the Base Agreement, Project Sub-Agreement (PSA), and Project Execution Plan (PEP). This includes tracking milestones, deliverables, cost share, invoicing, and risk, while coordinating cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, and accounting to drive integration of a new prototype line into existing production capability.
Responsibilities
Serve as primary liaison with the CMO and government sponsor; manage all external communications, status updates, and document submissions
Ensure contract compliance across the OT Agreement, PSA, PEP, and associated flowdowns (DPA, ITAR, EAR, CMMC, CUI, FAR, DFARS)
Oversee cost share tracking, funding drawdowns, invoicing, and audit readiness across fixed price and cost plus fixed fee work
Maintain a master program schedule using MS Project; track cost, schedule, and technical performance
Identify and mitigate program risks; maintain and review the risk register
Deliver executive-level briefings internally and to external stakeholders
Lead public relations efforts across government, industry, community, and media channels
Monitor IP, data rights, and non-traditional defense contractor (NDC) considerations
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Significant experience across manufacturing, the Defense Industrial Base supply chain, DOD contracting (OTAs, FAR, DFARS, CUI), and program/project management
Proven ability to manage government customers, CMOs, and cross-functional internal teams
Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills
Proficient with MS Office and formal project management tools (MS Project or equivalent)
Required Skills
Program Management
OTA (Other Transaction Authority)
DOD Contracting
FAR / DFARS
CMMC / CUI
Stakeholder Management
MS Project
Pay range and compensation package
Compensation will be discussed with qualified candidates.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Leonard Workforce Solutions is committed to diversity and inclusivity.
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About the Role
The Program Manager will serve as the single point of contact to the CMO and government sponsor, ensuring full compliance with the Base Agreement, Project Sub-Agreement (PSA), and Project Execution Plan (PEP). This includes tracking milestones, deliverables, cost share, invoicing, and risk, while coordinating cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, and accounting to drive integration of a new prototype line into existing production capability.
Responsibilities
Serve as primary liaison with the CMO and government sponsor; manage all external communications, status updates, and document submissions
Ensure contract compliance across the OT Agreement, PSA, PEP, and associated flowdowns (DPA, ITAR, EAR, CMMC, CUI, FAR, DFARS)
Oversee cost share tracking, funding drawdowns, invoicing, and audit readiness across fixed price and cost plus fixed fee work
Maintain a master program schedule using MS Project; track cost, schedule, and technical performance
Identify and mitigate program risks; maintain and review the risk register
Deliver executive-level briefings internally and to external stakeholders
Lead public relations efforts across government, industry, community, and media channels
Monitor IP, data rights, and non-traditional defense contractor (NDC) considerations
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Significant experience across manufacturing, the Defense Industrial Base supply chain, DOD contracting (OTAs, FAR, DFARS, CUI), and program/project management
Proven ability to manage government customers, CMOs, and cross-functional internal teams
Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills
Proficient with MS Office and formal project management tools (MS Project or equivalent)
Required Skills
Program Management
OTA (Other Transaction Authority)
DOD Contracting
FAR / DFARS
CMMC / CUI
Stakeholder Management
MS Project
Pay range and compensation package
Compensation will be discussed with qualified candidates.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Leonard Workforce Solutions is committed to diversity and inclusivity.
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