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NANA · 3 weeks ago

Program Manager (Position can be based in Anchorage, AK or Kotzebue, AK)

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

NANA is a company focused on managing federal grant programs, and they are seeking a Program Manager for the Atautchikun project. The Program Manager will oversee the life-cycle management of a grant award, ensuring compliance and timely delivery of project tasks while coordinating with various stakeholders.

Mining

Responsibilities

Oversee the timely submission of all required reports—Baseline, Semi-Annual Performance (Technical), Semi-Annual Federal Financial Reports (SF-425), Annual, and Final

Effectively track period-of-performance milestones, key dates, and special award conditions (SACs) related to all program deliverables; alert leadership to upcoming deadlines and report to both Executive Director of Atautchikun and Vice President of Economic Development and Sustainability

Translate grant scope into detailed work plans covering personnel, procurement, device distribution, digital-skills training, and other applicable use and adoption activities

Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet all grant deliverables throughout the four (4) different grant focus areas over the four (4)-year project period

Manage the grant budget in alignment with 2 CFR 200, NTIA’s allowable cost guidance, and Atautchikun’s procurement policy

Assist with robust documentation and internal controls to ensure audit readiness

Serve as primary liaison to Tribal governments, consortium members, community organizations, vendors, and federal program officers

Draft and monitor sub-recipient agreements, conduct desk reviews and site visits per NTIA monitoring protocols

Establish metrics to track broadband adoption, digital-skills gains, and community impacts, and enter analyzed data into semi-annual and annual reports

Identify risks (e.g., supply-chain delays, cybersecurity requirements), implement mitigation plans, and escalate issues promptly

Lead financial and programmatic close-out activities within 120 days of the project end date, ensuring all final reports and asset inventories are documented, submitted and accepted

Supervise project teams, contractors, and consultants involved in all project tasks and deliverables

Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to team members to achieve project objectives in accordance to project plan and timelines

Collaborate with other internal departments, to include, but not limited to legal, finance, shareholder relations, resources, and government affairs to ensure integrated project delivery

Qualification

Grant ManagementProject PlanningBudget ManagementStakeholder ManagementPMP CertificationAnalytical ReportingExcel ProficiencyTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in project management, business, public administration, IT, or related field

3+ years managing complex, multi-year federal or state-funded projects—ideally grant programs such as NTIA, USDA, FCC, or similar telecommunications grants

Demonstrated success working with Tribal governments and/or rural/underserved communities

Attention to detail and ability to multi-task to ensure compliance to program objectives are a must

Strong ability to collaboratively work with various, multiple types of partners and project stakeholders

Deep familiarity with grant development and management, preferably federal funding grants and 2 CFR 200

Budget development, procurement, and sub-award oversight

Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently a must

Strong analytical reporting and Excel skills; proficiency with project-management software (e.g., MS Project, Monday, Smartsheet)

Respectful and responsive communication and stakeholder-engagement skills

Ability to travel to rural communities (≈ 25 % of the time)

Valid driver's license with and acceptable driving record to be eligible under NANA's vehicle insurance policy