Akima Systems Engineering is looking for a Program Manager to work. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

• Oversees and coordinates various IT projects within the organization.
• Manages cross-functional teams of 45 or more professionals.
• Ensures that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Develops and maintains project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to define project goals and objectives.
• Communicates project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders and senior management.
• Conducts regular project status meetings and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Develops and implements strategies to mitigate project risks.
• Fosters a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to project team members.
• Utilizes financial forecasting models to monitor project budgets.
• Ensures compliance with DOD IT processes, regulations, and security protocols.

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Strong understanding of DOD IT processes, regulations, and security protocols.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to deliver complex IT projects on time and within budget.
• Experience with financial forecasting models.
• Experience leading teams in government on-site, customer-led environments.
• Proven ability to manage COR/TPOC relationships, including performance reporting and contract compliance.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting, developing, and retaining a cleared workforce.
• Strong vendor and subcontractor management experience (including SOW flowdown, performance monitoring, and mod execution).
• Ability to drive process improvement and continuous service delivery enhancement in mission-critical environments.
• Understanding of security handling protocols including CUI, COMSEC, and classified information systems.

Desired Qualifications:

• PMP certification.
• Additional ITIL or Agile Certification is a plus.
• Any IT related certifications such as Microsoft or CISCO.
• Any one of the following Security certifications for 8570: CISM, CISSP (OR ASSOCIATE), GSLC, CCISO, CAP, CASP+ CE, HCISSP, CND, CLOUD+, SECURITY+ CE.
• Bachelors degree in an IT-related field and 5 years of DOD IT Project Management experience.
• Without a degree, 8 to 10 years of DOD IT Project Management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams of 45 or more professionals.
• Already living on the island and ready to start immediately.

Work Where it Matters

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.

As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.