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:
Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) is seeking a Project Lead responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and planning for the overall task order, ensuring seamless execution of multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of strong leadership and decision-making skills to effectively lead and integrate multiple cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. The Task Order Project Lead will work closely with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), the Technical Assistant (TA), and Government management personnel to integrate multiple projects across various locations. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Serve as the main point of contact for the COR, TA, and Government management personnel, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
- Identify and manage TO resources, schedules, and priorities in close coordination with the Program Manager and Government.
- Manage and coordinate contract services with the government on matters related to PWS tasks, funding, and staffing.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate all phases of various large, complex projects, including initiation, development, implementation, and maintenance, emphasizing alignment with cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
- Oversee the integration of program activities to ensure coherence and alignment with project goals and objectives, focusing on cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
- Maintain rigor to ensure accurate and timely project documentation management and reporting.
- Proactively identify potential issues, develop alternatives, and implement solutions to resolve problems efficiently.
- Execute all aspects of personnel actions to include hiring/dismissal, training, capability development, discipline, CTR-related incident investigations, dress code, and safety.
- Manage day-to-day schedule and performance, monitoring project deliverables, milestones, and timelines to ensure optimal resource allocation and successful project execution.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or 6+ years’ experience in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field focused on distributed learning, training and education.
- Knowledge of network management, development, and system administration.
- Understanding of software development processes, procedures, and requirements.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex technical projects across cross-functional teams within a fast-paced, high-volume, dynamic work environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal abilities.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Analytical experience related to contract performance to ensure proper utilization of manpower, materials, funds, facilities, and equipment.
- Experience interfacing with Government contracting personnel and Senior Government leadership using various communication formats on project progress.
- Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.
Desired Qualifications:
- Program or Project Management Professional Certification (PMP).
- TS Clearance with SCI Eligibility.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
- Familiarity with government contract regulations and compliance.
- Familiarity with SCORM, cmi5, HTML5, and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
- Familiarity developing and maintaining computer-based training and education courses and tools to facilitate distributed training across the Department of Defense.
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 job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).
Job: Program & Project Management
Travel: Yes, 25% of the time
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