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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Perks and Benefits

• Vacation:

  New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year

• Health Insurance:

  Zero Deductible Health Plans

• Flexible Schedules:

  Flex Schedules

• Professional Development:

  Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement

• ESOP:

  Funded Stock Ownership Plan

• 401k Match+:

  6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting

• Bonus Program:

  Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity

• Mentorship:

  Career Mentorship Programs

Why is MTSI a great place to work

• Interesting Work:

  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.

• Values:

  Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.

• 100% Employee Owned:

  We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.

• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:

• • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

• Track Record of Success:

  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visitwww.mtsi-va.com

EEO Statement

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.

Why is MTSI a great place to work

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
• • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com