NANA Regional Corporation-posted 2 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Anchorage, AK
5,001-10,000 employees

The Program Manager for Atautchikun will lead the full life-cycle management of Atautchikun’s NTIA TBCP Round II Use & Adoption grant award, ensuring that all project tasks and milestones are delivered on time, on budget, and in strict compliance with all federal funding agency (NTIA/NOAA GMD) requirements. The Program Manager coordinates all tasks and deliverables through internal teams, Tribal partners, vendors, and other project stakeholders through the entirety of the 4-year project. This position may be based at NANA's Corporate Office in Kotzebue, AK, or from Anchorage, AK subject to candidate qualifications, preference,and company approval. This is a 4-year position throughout the life of the grant award, ending in April 2029.

  • Grant Compliance & Reporting
  • 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
  • Project Planning & Execution
  • 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
  • Budget & Financial Management
  • 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.
  • Stakeholder & Sub-recipient Management
  • 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.
  • Monitoring & Evaluation
  • Establish metrics to track broadband adoption, digital-skills gains, and community impacts, and enter analyzed data into semi-annual and annual reports.
  • Risk & Issue Management
  • Identify risks (e.g., supply-chain delays, cybersecurity requirements), implement mitigation plans, and escalate issues promptly.
  • Grant Close-out
  • 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.
  • Team Leadership and Collaboration
  • 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.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in project management, business, public administration, IT, or related field.
  • Experience: 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.
  • Knowledge/Skills: 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).
  • Other : Valid driver’s license with and acceptable driving record to be eligible under NANA’s vehicle insurance policy.
  • Certifications: PMP, PgMP, or equivalent (preferred).
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