Deputy Program Manager

Akima, LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima, LLC is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support its PMO for a federal initiative, ensuring efficient delivery of Technical Security Systems. The role involves oversight of contractual compliance, team coordination, and project management. A Top-Secret clearance is required, along with extensive relevant experience.

Benefits

Access to comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Competitive pay

Excellent retirement options

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Deputy Program Manager on large-scale government contracts.
• Demonstrated experience with Technical Security System projects preferred.
• Ability to respond rapidly to Government communications.

Responsibilities

• Support PMO and serve as backup liaison for contractual issues.
• Monitor work performance including inventory control and asset management.
• Assist with oversight of all phases of TSS support.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Technical Security Systems

Team Oversight

Education

Active Top-Secret clearance

10 years of relevant work experience

Tools

Maximo Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

MS Office Suite

CostPoint

Deltek

Job description

AGL, an Akima company, is seeking a highly qualified Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to support the Program Management Office (PMO) for a high-visibility federal initiative. The DPM will assist the Program Manager (PM) in ensuring timely, efficient, and compliant delivery of Technical Security Systems (TSS) services across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide secondary support to the PMO and serve as back-up liaison between the Contractor and the Government for the base and option years of the contract.
• Serve as back-up to the PM on resolution for all contractual and performance-related issues.
• Collaborate closely with on-site team leads/key personnel to stay fully appraised of task status and performance.
• Ensure contractor personnel performance, efficiency, and alignment with contract objectives.
• Monitor work performance including inventory control and asset management through Maximo Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Be available to meet with Government personnel at any Government facility within the DC metropolitan area within one (1) hour of request.
• Assist with oversight of all phases of TSS support, including design, engineering, installation, maintenance, repair, and asset management.
• Review and approve timesheets, travel authorizations, and expense reports.
• Coordinate deployment of preventive maintenance and emergency response teams to ensure continuous protection of people and information.

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret clearance.
• Proven experience serving as a Deputy Program Manager on a large-scale government contract and supporting PMO functions.
• Demonstrated experience with scheduling and managing simultaneous Technical Security System (TSS) equipment installation projects is preferred.
• Knowledge of federal contract terms, compliance standards, and project delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to interact effectively with senior government stakeholders.
• Experience providing oversight to a team of technicians in installing large complex security systems for Government facilities.
• Ability to respond rapidly to Government communications and requirements.
• Experience designing and engineering security systems in accordance with regulations, NEC & FAH/FAM.
• 10 years of relevant work experience on similar-scoped projects.
• Background in technical security systems, perimeter protection, or physical security infrastructure.
• Proficient in Maximo Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), MS Office Suite, CostPoint, and Deltek.
• U.S. Citizen.

Job ID

2025-17414
Work Type

On-Site
Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Global Logistics (AGL), an Akima company, is not just another operations 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 AGL, 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, AGL 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, AGL delivers comprehensive supply, transportation, and maintenance services designed to optimize and maintain operations.

As an AGL 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.