What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at Leonard Workforce Solutions?
About the Company
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
- ITAR / EAR Compliance
- CMMC / CUI
- Defense Industrial Base
- Risk Management
- 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.
Salary : $80,000 - $120,000