IT Project Manager (Active TS/SCI Clearance Required) - Sign-On Bonus Up to $5,000

Akima; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) in Honolulu, HI, seeks a Project Manager to lead DoD IT projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and PMBOK-based practices. The role involves close collaboration with government representatives and adherence to security requirements.

Eligible candidates may qualify for a sign-on bonus up to $5,000, and must hold TS clearance with SCI eligibility, IAM II qualifications, and PMP certification. Strong communications and MS Office expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• Must meet IAM II minimum qualifications.
• PMP certification is required or strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of DoD project management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication for briefings.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain POAM for each project and present to government leaders.
• Develop and update Project Risk Plan and track progress.
• Provide Monthly Status Report to the COR-appointed Technical Assistant.

Skills

TS clearance with SCI eligibility

IAM II qualifications

PMP Certification

High school diploma or GED

2+ years DoD PM experience

Strong communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

ASE is looking for a Project Manager to work in Honolulu, HI. To join our team of outstanding professionals,

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

Exciting Opportunity! Eligible candidates may qualify for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000, based on qualifications and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Key responsibilities include creating andmaintainingthe 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, theyare responsible forgenerating 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),facilitatinginformed 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 possessONE 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.

Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.

Job ID

2026-27451

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$130,000 - $165,000

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, 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.