Deputy Program Manager

Overview

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.

Job Summary:

The Deputy Program Manager will assist the Program Manager withday-to-day duties relating to the execution of the program. The Deputy must demonstrate the ability to take initiative and show a strong willingness to learn. The Deputy will manage administrative and operational tasks in coordination with the PM and Team Leads, and interface with the government leadership and corporate leadership. General responsibilities include but are not limited to personnel actions including the hiring process, performance reviews, and corrective actions; writing contract deliverables; reviewing and coordinating travel, surge, and materials requests, coordinating with internal Akima resources as needed; and assisting on business winning.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

Assist the Program Manager with day-to-day duties to include, but not limited to:

• Issue basic job assignments, establish employee work plans, work schedules, document and monitor compliance.

• Assist PM with taking action to correct or reward performance and conduct performance evaluations.

• In coordination with PM, maintain daily contact with employees, Government POC's (e.g., TTMs) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to develop close working relationships, ensuring lines of communication are open and clear.

• Develop personnel requisitions and job descriptions for recruiting. Review applicant resumes, conduct interviews, assist in selection process. Help onboard and train new employees.

• Coordinate with Akima FSO and COR to ensure smooth onboarding to the client spaces and systems.

• Work with employees and subcontractors to facilitate travel, surge, and material requests and arrangements.

• Assist PM to manage and control contract cost, schedule, scope, and compliance, ensuring employees meet requirements of day-to-day activities as specified in the Statement of Work.

• Maintain and initiate written and electronic records of contract deliverables and personnel-related items.

• Identify, monitor, schedule, conduct and document Akima and government required training. Track and maintain specialized certifications across the team.

• Communicate and keep PM and POC's abreast of all developments, issues or concerns in a timely and efficient manner.

• Assist in development of weekly, monthly, and quarterly CDRL reports and other requirements.

• Assist PM in development and review of requests for information or requests for quote, statements of work, and other data calls.

• Maintain spreadsheets for weekly and monthly reports to the Government and Corporate office.

• Assist with proposal preparation and supporting documentation for new opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA and/or 5 years of government contracting experience.

• Willingness to work toward obtaining a PMP certification.

• Top Secret Clearance with SCI (TS/SCI).

• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.

• Knowledge of federal contracts.

• Understanding of contract tasks and deliverables.

• Skilled in the areas of team leadership with an emphasis on planning, supervising, and motivating team members to ensure high quality, consistent service delivery.

• Strong operational skills that include the ability to develop and implement strategies and action plans to achieve desired objectives.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at ~~~ or ~~~ (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Job: Information Technology

Travel: Yes, 25% of the time

Organization: ASE - Akima Systems Engineering

Clearance: TS/SCI

Work Type: Hybrid

Remote: Yes

ReqID: 2024-8509