Full-Time

Program Manager

Posted on 9/10/2025

Deadline 7/8/26
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

No salary listed

Virginia Beach, VA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Dahlgren, VA, USA

In Person

On-site work required.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Requirements
  • Ten (10) years of program management experience which includes both technical and administrative aspects of Government contract performance, providing contract data deliverables, and having oversight of contract schedule and cost.
  • At least five (5) years of program management experience involving Federal Government programs.
  • Proven ability to lead and direct challenging projects and execute Assignments independently within the scope of the contract.
  • Demonstrated experience providing administrative oversight, corporate management, and ability to provide overall technical, schedule, and cost direction.
Responsibilities
  • Manage day-to-day administrative performance of projects or a definable portion of a larger program in accordance with contract requirements. This includes reconciliation of manual and system generated reports to track funding burn rates, accounts receivable and accounts payable, and project revenues and modifications.
  • Implement standard operating procedures, security measures and safety regulations
  • Recruit technical personnel needed for task order support
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and logs
  • Organize direction and coordination of off-site tasks performed at NSWCDD Dahlgren and Dam Neck
  • Develop and maintain an automated system of tracking contract personnel, task orders, due dates, and financial data
  • Interface with Government management personnel and user representatives and act as liaison between Government, on-site Contractor personnel, and subcontractors.
  • Supervisory role over multiple Employees both in Dahlgren and Dam Neck, VA
  • Represent the values and commitment of Lynxnet to customers and teaming partners
  • Provide substantial individual contribution for proposal business development activities as required.
  • Support contract management by applying service delivery management best practices (e.g. PMI based practices)
  • Anticipate, identify and respond to any issues associated with contract execution and customer satisfaction in support of business operations
  • Develop strategies and work plan for accomplishing customer tasking and achieving stated corporate objectives.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, management or a technical discipline with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible civilian or military project management experience in planning, directing, and coordinating supportive services of an organization.
  • Experience with administrative oversight of contractual matters and serving as a liaison between the Customer Representative and corporate management.
  • Experience managing services simultaneously while supporting many projects and or multiple customers.
  • Experience organizing resources to support many concurrent activities.
  • Experience ensuring that all activities conform to the terms and conditions of the contract.
  • Excellent communication skills; oral, written, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent time management, decision-making, presentation, human relations, and organization skills.
  • DoD and U.S. Navy business support functions
  • Demonstrated ability to meet objectives driven by firm deliverable deadlines
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification by the Project Management Institute (PMI) is highly desirable.
  • Experience in managing and directing the efforts of diverse task teams in a dynamic environment; exhibit a thorough understanding of the goals, aims, and technical complexities of the DoD and U.S.
  • SECRET level DoD security clearance.

Akima provides services to the U.S. federal government across facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, mission support, FF&E, and construction. It delivers contracted, integrated services to help government missions succeed. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, Akima aims to create long-term value for its parent while achieving superior outcomes for customers, guided by Iñupiat values. Its differentiators include Alaska Native ownership, a broad multi-domain service footprint, and a focus on federal missions; its goal is to support customer missions and sustain value for NANA and the Iñupiat community.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Acquired Pinnacle Solutions, enhancing defense training and sustainment capabilities.
  • Appointed Lauren Cates as VP for Emerging Markets Group to expand mission-critical tech.
  • Appointed Marcus Lopez as COO with 30 years experience to drive operational excellence.

What critics are saying

  • 8(a) subsidiaries graduate, losing sole-source edges to General Dynamics and CACI.
  • FY2026 NDAA shifts DoD cloud contracts to AWS and Azure, crushing Akima's IT revenue.
  • NANA shareholder lawsuits over fund mismanagement halt $500M+ pipelines via audits.

What makes Akima unique

  • Akima delivers agile solutions in facilities, IT, logistics, and construction as NANA subsidiary.
  • Ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.
  • Provides mission support to Sandia National Laboratories in high-security environments.

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401(k) Retirement Plan

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Company News

PR Newswire
Feb 19th, 2026
Akima appoints Lauren Cates as VP of business development for Emerging Markets Group

Akima, a federal government solutions provider, has appointed Lauren Cates as vice president of business development for its Emerging Markets Group. Cates will lead growth strategy and expand the company's presence in delivering mission-critical technologies to government and military customers. Cates brings over 15 years of federal contracting experience. She previously led Indigo IT's growth team, securing major contracts in cybersecurity, cloud and enterprise IT services, and spent more than a decade with Bowhead Family of Companies managing billion-dollar pipelines. Akima, a subsidiary of Alaska Native Corporation NANA, employs over 11,000 people and delivers solutions across IT, logistics, aerospace and construction. The company ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

PR Newswire
Feb 12th, 2026
Akima appoints Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer to drive operational excellence

Akima, a federal government contractor, has appointed Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer. Lopez will report to president and CEO Bill Monet and oversee operational excellence and customer delivery. Lopez brings over 30 years of experience in government and commercial sectors. Most recently, he served as president and chief growth officer at Belcan, a Cognizant company, where he led the integration of a $20 billion enterprise. Previously, he headed ManTech's Advanced Research Technology Business Unit. A former US Navy officer and pilot, Lopez commanded an elite strike/fighter squadron. Akima is a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, employing 11,000 people and delivering solutions in IT, aerospace, construction and other areas. The company ranked 31st on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

WashingtonExec
Apr 12th, 2023
Akima Buys Pinnacle Solutions | WashingtonExec

Akima has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pinnacle Solutions, Inc., a provider of training and sustainment products and services to defense

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