IT Project Manager - Active TS/SCI Clearance Required

Akima; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) in Honolulu, HI, seeks a Project Manager to lead IT projects for the DoD, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and PMBOK-based practices.

You will develop POAMs, manage risks, and prepare briefs for government leaders while maintaining MSR reports to COR-appointed staff. A TS clearance and IAM-II qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• IAM II certification required.
• Must have one of the listed IAM-II certifications.
• Minimum two (2) years of DoD project management experience.
• Strong written/verbal communication and briefing skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools; MS Project is the main tracking tool; SharePoint recommended for document sharing.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) for assigned projects and present plans to government leaders.
• Manage project schedules, risk assessments, and documentation throughout the lifecycle; prepare decision briefs for leaders as needed.
• Provide Monthly Status Reports (MSR) to COR-appointed Technical Assistant, detailing status and issues with actionable solutions.

Skills

Active TS clearance with SCI

CAP

CASP+ CE

CISM

CISSP (or Associate)

GSLC

CCISO

HCISPP

PMP

2+ years DoD PM experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

ASE is looking for a Project Manager to work in Honolulu, HI.

The Project Manager is essential in planning and executing various Information Technology (IT) projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. This role involves close collaboration with government representatives and utilizing established Project Management principles based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) best practices.

Responsibilities

• Key responsibilities include creating and maintaining the Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) for each assigned project, which details goals, objectives, timelines, resources, and constraints. The Project Manager presents these plans to government leaders, adapting them based on feedback to meet evolving needs. Additionally, they are responsible for generating and updating a Project Risk Plan, tracking project progress, and ensuring compliance with security and other project requirements.

• The role demands proactive management of project schedules, risk assessment, and the documentation process throughout the project lifecycle. When necessary, the Project Manager prepares decision briefs for government leaders, outlining emergent issues and potential Courses of Action (COAs), facilitating informed decision-making and project adjustments.

• This position also requires the Project Manager to provide a Monthly Status Report (MSR) to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)-appointed Technical Assistant (TA), detailing the status of all projects, identifying emergent issues, and suggesting actionable solutions to ensure project success and alignment with strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.

• IAW DoD 8570.01-M, must meet IAM II minimum qualifications.

• Must possess ONE of the following 8570 IAM-II certifications:

• CAP (Certified Authorization Professional)

• CASP+ CE

• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)

• CISSP (or Associate)

• GSLC (GIAC Security Leadership Certification)

• CCISO (Certified Chief Information Security Officer)

• HCISPP (Healthcare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner)

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED.

• Minimum two (2) years of work experience in project management within the DoD.

• Strong written/verbal communication skills, including high-level presentations/briefings.

• Experience using Microsoft Office tools (Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook). Microsoft Project will be the main tool for tracking projects. Microsoft SharePoint is recommended for keeping all project related documents to share with team members and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing information technology projects within a Department of Defense environment, supported by a strong technical background and proven project management skills.

• CAPM or PMP Certification

• Experience in a Communications Directorate or Division at the Combatant Command or Theater Service Component Command level.

• Experience as a military staff officer.

Job ID

2026-24928

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$130,000 - $140,000

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

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

ASE 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.

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 [e-mail] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).