Program Manager

Akima
Alexandria
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 195,000 - 205,000Function: Program & Project Management (PMO)Experience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Stakeholder management","Problem-solving"]

Lead and manage execution of a DoD task order, supporting program delivery through monthly In-Progress Reviews, metrics, and staff-count reporting. Ensure compliance with DoD cyber workforce certification requirements, oversee COOP and contingency response within the NCR, and coordinate upgrades to minimize service impact. Manage SOP/O&M documentation, change control (including CAB), and incident/outage communications with timely executive summaries and after-action reporting.

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Akima
Akima
2 months ago

Program Manager

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Job Summary

Lead and manage execution of a DoD task order, supporting program delivery through monthly In-Progress Reviews, metrics, and staff-count reporting. Ensure compliance with DoD cyber workforce certification requirements, oversee COOP and contingency response within the NCR, and coordinate upgrades to minimize service impact. Manage SOP/O&M documentation, change control (including CAB), and incident/outage communications with timely executive summaries and after-action reporting.
Location: Alexandria
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Program & Project Management (PMO)
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Prepare and participate in Monthly In-Progress Reviews (IPRs), including status updates, schedule, achievements, metrics, and onboarding staff count.
  • •Ensure Cyber Workforce personnel compliance with DoD 8570.01-M and/or DoD 8140 baseline certification requirements and report compliance.
  • •Coordinate upgrades with technical leadership to minimize service impact, while managing continuity of operations (COOP) and contingency response within the NCR.
  • •Create and maintain SOP, O&M, and transition documentation for government review/approval, and provide meeting minutes and presentation support when requested.
  • •Manage incident/outage response and escalation: coordinate with stakeholders, track break-fix and O&M through incident/configuration processes, and deliver EXSUM and AAR reporting; use CAB for major changes and deployments.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 195,000 - 205,000
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife Insurance401kPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Telecommunications, or Management Information Systems.
  • •Project Management Professional (PMP) or DAU Level III PM Certification.
  • •Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) foundation certification.
  • •5+ years of documented experience in a similar role, including planning, directing, and managing a complex IT operation and supervising employees.
  • •Minimum Top-Secret clearance and ability to obtain Security+; must possess DoD 8570.01-M/DoD 8140 certification prior to start.
Experience:5+ yearsDoD IT
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipStakeholder managementProblem-solving
Certifications:PMPITIL FoundationSecurity+DoD 8570.01-MDoD 8140
Tech Stack:DoD 8570.01-MDoD 8140 BaselineMonthly In-Progress Reviews (IPRs)COOPSOPO&MIncident ManagementConfiguration ManagementInformation Technology Service ManagementChange Advisory Board (CAB)CMMSExecutive summaries (EXSUM)After-action reports (AAR)

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Top-Secret

Company Brief

Akima
Provides government and commercial clients with mission-critical services including operations & maintenance, logistics, IT, engineering, cybersecurity, and staffing solutions across defense, federal, and infrastructure markets.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Herndon, United States
Founded: 1996
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