New

External Funding & Government Program Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company
401(k)
United States, D.C., Washington
900 19th St NW (Show on map)
Feb 20, 2026
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace. About the role: As an External Funding & Government Program Manager in Artificial Intelligence and Innovation you will perform a critical role in bringing high priority technologies to the market. Maturing technologies from the laboratory to adoption involves research and development supported with both internal and external funding. You will translate and map Westinghouse's research and development opportunities against identified external funding sources and research partners, lead proposal development and oversight of awards. You will report to the Senior Manager - Technology to Market. This is a hybrid role located in Cranberry, PA. Key Responsibilities: Grow strategic engagement with external funding agencies to grow Westinghouse research and development priorities. You will innovate by building an external funding engagement posture in close collaboration with Government Affairs, while maintaining deep awareness of both internal and external customer needs to anticipate and meet expectations. You will partner with a broad set of all partners, including Innovation Strategy leads, departments, technical leaders, government agencies, and research partners. Acting with customers in mind, you will find feedback and use insights to improve funding strategies and partnership outcomes. You will create value through potential funding opportunities. These opportunities are pursued using multiple approaches, such as web-crawler technologies, analysis of federal budget justifications, networking at industry conferences, and using existing partnerships. Work with government agencies and external partners, while collaborating across organizational boundaries. They identify and engage internal technical and business leaders to evaluate opportunities and build agreement. They ensure shared goals take precedence over individual priorities, because cooperation is necessary for the good of the team and its success. You will become familiar with Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) and proposal protocols, and leading proposal development, approval, and submission when AI&I is the lead Westinghouse organization. When another team leads, you will provide timely, responsive support-demonstrating speed and urgency in responding to changing demands and uncertainty. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Science, or Engineering 5+ years of relevant experience Master's degree in business administration, Science, or Engineering preferred. We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $130,400 to $163,000 per year. #LI-Hybrid Why Westinghouse? Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer: Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement Paid Vacations and Company Holidays Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service Employee Referral Program Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system: Safety and Quality Integrity and Trust Customer Focus and Innovation Speed and Passion to Win Teamwork and Accountability While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com. Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Get connected with Westinghouse on social media: Twitter \| Facebook \| LinkedIn\| YouTube