Senior Program Manager (Hybrid)

ASE, an Akima company, is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support technical projects and programs in the Norfolk, VA area and worldwide. This role involves managing day-to-day operational, financial, administrative, and contractual functions for land-based and shipboard electrical and electronics installation projects. The position is hybrid and requires living within commuting distance of Suffolk, VA.

Responsibilities

• Recommend strategies to assist the customer with missions, provide short-, mid-, and long-term planning goals, and optimize organizational structure and processes.
• Ensure contract documentation is delivered on time and to high quality standards; develop ad-hoc documentation as required by the customer.
• Oversee all aspects of contract financials, including cost, schedule, and technical performance of installation projects.
• Facilitate accurate and timely billing of projects and ensure cost control, schedule adherence, and quality execution.
• Assist with purchasing and procurement of equipment and materials.
• Report to Akima senior management on contract productivity, budgeting, and quality assurance.
• Administer departmental policies and procedures, evaluate performance, and assist in developing budgets, strategic plans, or policies.
• Supervise personnel to ensure productivity and high-quality installations with minimal rework; implement recruitment and retention strategies.
• Attend and facilitate weekly production meetings, providing status updates.
• Ensure proper, safe, and secure usage of Government-furnished equipment and materials, including machinery, tooling, facilities, HAZMAT, and IT assets.
• Implement prioritization based on schedules and capacity; allocate resources and personnel based on skill sets and customer needs.
• Provide electronic and written deliverables in a timely manner to avoid delays in Government progress.
• Ensure Contractor personnel complete mandatory training on schedule and maintain records of certifications, licenses, and expiration dates.
• Be available during normal working hours and after hours if needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer’s Representatives (COR).
• Communicate and integrate with customer stakeholders to align objectives and priorities.
• Direct program activities, including meeting preparation, briefings, and developing technical design or deployment alternatives.
• Identify and communicate risks to customer points of contact and develop mitigation recommendations.
• Facilitate quarterly progress reviews and provide oversight on contract PWS requirements.
• Supervise employees and manage external consultants, vendors, or subcontractors.
• Mentor junior Project and Program Managers and oversee technical projects.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• 10 years of project management experience, with 5 years in federal contracting.
• Documented financial management experience, including:
  • Determining cost, schedule, and technical performance of installation projects.
  • Facilitating accurate and timely billing.
  • Ensuring cost control, schedule adherence, and quality execution.
  • Assisting with purchasing and procurement of equipment and materials.
  • Reporting on contract productivity, budgeting, and quality assurance, including wrap rates.
  • Administering policies, evaluating performance, and developing budgets or strategic plans.
• Comprehensive understanding of government contract types, including Cost Plus (CP), Time & Material (T&M), and Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
• Ability to travel approximately 25% for site visits and customer meetings.
• Experience with:
  • Shipyards, military facilities, and shipboard installations or electronics projects.
  • Applying quality control and assurance procedures to installation work.
  • Interpreting construction, electrical drawings, schematics, and design documents.
  • Evaluating performance requirements, including cost control, scheduling, and quality analysis.
  • Job prioritization, resource allocation, and personnel management based on skill sets and customer needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, suppliers, engineers, technicians, and scientists.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (desired).
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Current SECRET clearance (desired).

Pay

$140,000 - $155,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan and a range of voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for regular full-time and part-time employees.

Work Where it Matters: Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, supports federal projects while contributing to the survival and growth of Iñupiat shareholder communities in Alaska. ASE delivers maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration solutions for the Department of Defense, emphasizing innovation, diversity, and competitive benefits.