VERTERRA ENERGY, INC.
About the Role
The Program & Operations Administrator will ensure compliance of data collection and reporting for current government contracts; coordinating multiple government projects and programs relating to the development and commercialization of the Volturnus Technology. In addition to working with other members of the Verterra Energy Operations Team, the Program Administrator will engage with technicians, engineers, scientists, suppliers, regulators and administrators outside Verterra.
This startup role offers flexibility of working 10 to 35 hours per week, with the possibility of transitioning to full time as workload dictates. The Program Administrator reports to the CEO.
The ideal Administrator candidate has experience managing Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR), DCAA, government research.
This is an incredible opportunity to help build something amazing from the ground up.
Requirements
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
This position may work remotely, when feasible.
Maintain a positive attitude, a passion for excellence, and contribute to the well-being of fellow team members
Initiate and draft proposals for a variety of funding applications
Manage the requirements for government and project related applications including quotes, timelines/schedules, and budgets
Coordinate with outside vendors, contractors, technicians
Maintain financial and project reporting requirements pertaining to specific programs
Collaborating with team members on quotes, schedules and logistics
Familiarity with concepts, management and reporting related to science and engineering projects is strongly desired.
Professional Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Relevant work experience in government contracting or reporting, preferably in a field related to science or engineering, technology innovation, research and development, or construction
Familiarity with small business programs and grants, especially Federal SBIR/STTR Programs
Familiarity with DCAA compliance
English Language Fluency
US Citizen or US Work Visa
Personal Qualifications and Skills
Be a curious, proactive, and results-driven team player
Possess excellent written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills, and strong time management skills
Be highly organized with a strong attention to detail
Be able to create structure in complex situations
Ability to ensure strong foundational administrative tools and practices to enable efficient project management and program success, i.e. financial tracking, data collection, document control, etc.
Ability to perform well in an environment of varied pace and to turn challenges into opportunities
A strong passion and intrinsic motivation to work on our ambitious and meaningful mission
Specific Skills and Needs
PC users + some Mac
Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite
Create and maintain records, bills of material, and other documentation related to developed products
Experience with data visualization software is a plus
F.A.R familiarity
DCAA
Hybrid Work
Volunteer Opportunities
Ongoing Training & Personal and Professional Learning
About the Company
Verterra Energy is on a mission to harness the power in the world’s rivers, canals and oceans.
To accomplish this, we are commercializing our first device called VOLTURNUS, a pioneering waterpower technology that deploys in harmony with the current to dynamically adjust to water direction, velocity and depth.
We are building an extraordinary team to accomplish this important mission. Verterra Energy is funded through a multiyear DoD contract in collaboration with the US Army Corps of Engineers.