Site Lead / Sr. Program Manager - NSWC Programs

Mtsi Va; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Site Lead and Program Manager to strengthen the NSWC Crane presence and lead an onsite technical team supporting Crane missions.

You will oversee OTA contract awards, manage schedule, cost, risk, and performance, and cultivate trusted relationships with government sponsors and industry partners to ensure compliant execution. The role requires DoD program management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to obtain

Qualifications

• 10+ years of DoD engineering R&D leadership experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with NSWC Crane or similar national security customers.
• Proven ability to develop customer relationships and identify opportunities.
• Program management experience with OTA, FAR, or equivalent defense frameworks.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Site Lead and Team Leadership: lead onsite MTSI personnel at NSWC Crane, recruit, mentor, and manage a high‑performing technical team.
• Customer Engagement: represent MTSI to government stakeholders and industry partners, identify opportunities, and communicate capabilities.
• Program Manager – OTA: oversee schedule, cost, performance, risk, and compliance across OTA efforts; ensure documentation and financial tracking meet standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

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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