Program Manager Lorton, VA Posted today

NANA Regional Corporation; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) and PTO benefits

Job summary

Suvi, an Akima Company, is seeking a Program Manager to lead a mission-oriented Law Enforcement program in the National Capital Region. You will serve as the primary client contact, coordinating with Government stakeholders and advising on delivering scientific and engineering capabilities for operations.

You will guide program activities, budgets, scheduling, risk and performance analyses, and ensure quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required with ability to obtain Public Trust / pass DEA background check.
• Active DoD Secret clearance desired (an ability to obtain and maintain up to DoD Top Secret clearance strongly desired).
• Minimum of 10 years of related technical and managerial experience. Master’s substitutes for two years; Ph.D. substitutes for five years.
• Ability to manage complex program activities and act as customer liaison for program progress reports.
• BA/BS in technical or business discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience briefing senior federal executives.
• Experience of Government or non-Government organizations in managing international development assistance projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point-of-contact for the client agency for all matters pertaining to the contract; be readily accessible to the COR via telephone, email, and in person.
• Provide overall direction of program activities and personnel.
• Oversee budgeting, planning and scheduling, earned value, performance analysis, risk analysis, financial planning, QA/QC, and delivery of services.
• Provide program leadership to assigned project teams and monitor project managers to ensure appropriate resources.
• Manage contract functional area or business line programs that are sensitive or critical in nature, broad in scope and impact.
• Provide senior interface between client and company resources to meet client requirements.
• Work with client and company leadership to establish policy and strategic direction for programs.
• Communicate with senior levels of the client on a frequent basis.
• Ensure client satisfaction with company performance.
• Support corporate initiatives, proposals, and business development efforts.

Skills

Management

Relationship building

Communication

Education

BA/BS in technical or business discipline

Job description

Suvi, an Akima Company, is looking for a Program Manager to lead program for a mission-oriented Law Enforcement organization in the National Capital Region. This individual will serve as the contract main point of contact to the Government stakeholders and an advisor on matters related to delivering scientific and engineering capabilities to organizations and operational users. The responsibilities also include leading or supporting key initiatives to assist the client and/or Compass Point to identify opportunities and maximize value gained from proven and new investigative technologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point-of-contact for the client agency for all matters pertaining to the contract. Must be readily accessible to the COR via telephone, email, and in person. Will work closely with the COR to ensure the attainment of all contract goals and objectives, as well as successful implementation of day–to-day activities.

• Provide overall direction of program activities and personnel.

• Responsible for program oversight, budgeting, planning and scheduling, progress reporting, earned value, performance analysis, technical risk analysis, financial planning, quality assurance and quality control, and delivery of services.

• Provide program leadership to assigned project teams and monitor assigned project managers to ensure that appropriate technical and administrative personnel are assigned to the program.

• Manage contract functional area or business line programs that are sensitive or critical in nature, broad in scope and impact, and significant in terms of company-committed resources.

• Provide senior interface between client and company resources and manager assigned programs to meet client requirements.

• Work with the client and company leadership to assist in establishing policy and strategic direction for programs.

• Communicate with senior levels of the client on a frequent basis.

• Ensure client satisfaction with company performance.

• Support corporate initiatives, proposals, and business development efforts as requested.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required with an ability to obtain Public Trust / pass DEA agency-specific background check.

• Active DoD Secret clearance desired (an ability to obtain and maintain up to DoD Top Secret clearance strongly desired).

• Minimum of 10 years of related technical and managerial experience (A Master's degree substitutes for two years' experience and a Ph.D. will substitute for 5 years' experience).

• Ability to manage complex program activities and act as customer liaison for program progress reports.

• Must have a BA/BS in technical or business discipline.

• Strong management and relationship building skills.

• Experience of Government or non-Government organizations in managing international development assistance projects is preferred but not required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (written and verbal) with experience briefing senior federal executives.

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

Job ID

2026-26342

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

Suvi, an Akima company, is not just another federal mission services 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 Suvi, 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

Suvi 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

Suvi delivers subject matter experts, an agile management approach, and innovative technologies that accomplish customers’ missions safely, securely, and efficiently.

As a Suvi 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.

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).