Program Manager - Secret Clearance Required

Washington, DC
Work Type: Hybrid
  • Job Category: Information Technology
  • Travel: Yes, 25% of the time
  • Clearance: SECRET
  • Req ID: 2024-3567

Overview

Job Summary:

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

Job Responsibilities:

  • Serves as the contract manager and administrator over the entire contract effort including IDIQ and task/delivery orders.

  • Acts as the primary interface and point of contact with Government program authorities and representatives on technical and contract administration issues.

  • Manages contract support operations involving personnel at diverse locations. Organizes, directs, and coordinates planning and production of all contract support activities. Must have demonstrated communications skills with all levels of management.

  • Interfaces with Government managers including the Contracting Officers and the Contracting Officer's Representatives (COR). Under stringent timeframes, assembles and recruits personnel necessary to perform assigned tasks.

  • Establishes and alters (as necessary) management structure to effectively direct contract support activities.

  • Assigns, schedules, and reviews work of subordinates. Ensures conformance to contract and task order specifications and contract provisions.

  • Interprets policies, purposes, and goals of the organization for subordinates. Must be capable of negotiating and making binding decisions for the company.

  • Supervises program operations by developing management procedures, planning and directing program execution, monitoring and reporting progress.

  • Manages and controls financial and administrative aspects of the program with respect to contract requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:

  • Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).

  • Knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity.

  • Knowledge of cybersecurity principles.

  • Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

  • Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.

  • Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.

  • Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).

  • Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environments and the difference between on-premises and off-premises environments.

  • Demonstrated capability in managing multitask contracts and/or subcontracts of various types and complexity; expertise in the management and control of funds and resources; demonstrated information technology expertise and communications skills to be able interface with all levels of management.

  • 10+ years of experience

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related discipline

  • Certifications Required:

  • PMP, IAM II