Project Lead

Akima Company • Suffolk, VA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1d ago

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

Secret Clearance.
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.

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