Program Manager (CRADA) - CTJ - TS/SCI
Core
Identify partner needs, translate them into actionable technical requirements, and drive Interagency Working Partnerships (IWPs) from concept through delivery using user-centered design.
Role type
Senior Program Manager (Requirements & Partnership Management)
Builds
Technical capabilities and IWPs for defense partners
Domain
National Security / Defense / User-Centered Design
Required skills
User-centered design, requirements discovery, stakeholder management, technical requirement translation, partnership lifecycle management, executive communication, defense acquisition pathways, OT/enterprise tech knowledge
Preferred skills
Experience with extreme users, national security environment operations
Technologies
User-centered design frameworks
Responsibilities
Conduct user interviews and observations to discover partner needs and challenges; Translate user insights into clear technical requirements for engineering teams; Lead IWPs from concept to delivery; Manage CRADA renewal processes; Synthesize feedback and market opportunities for executive decision-making.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC