Program Manager - Secret Clearance Required

Akima; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider in Washington seeks a Program Manager to oversee the execution of a critical task order supporting system development for the Marine Corps. The role involves managing project operations, ensuring compliance with enterprise strategies, and providing leadership across teams. Ideal candidates should have PMP certification and experience in Agile project management. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary are offered, alongside opportunities for growth and innovation in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Experience managing large-scale, complex IT projects similar in size and scope.
• Supervising teams across various labor categories.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all task order matters.
• Manage project schedules, resource allocation, and deliverables.
• Provide updates and briefings to stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Agile methodologies

SCRUM methodology

Excellent communication skills

Organizational and analytical skills

Budget management

Education

Industry certifications relevant to project and IT service management

Job description

We are seeking a highly qualified Program Manager (PM) to lead and manage the execution of a task order supporting the Applications Systems Administration and Development functions for the Assessment and Retention Innovations (ARI) team at Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC). The PM will serve as the primary point of contact to the Government, responsible for directing, planning, and coordinating all technical, administrative, contractual, and financial aspects of the program. This position supports end users across Marine Corps Bases and Stations worldwide, ensuring application functionality, development, maintenance, and service desk operations align with United States Marine Corps (USMC) enterprise information strategies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Government’s primary point of contact for all matters related to this task order.
• Provide leadership and direction to cross‑functional teams across technical, administrative, and contractual domains.
• Oversee daily operations supporting system administration, application development, and service desk support.
• Ensure service delivery aligns with USMC enterprise information strategy and complies with all applicable directives and orders.
• Manage project schedules, resource allocation, deliverables, risk mitigation, and adherence to scope, cost, and timelines.
• Provide regular updates, reports, and briefings to stakeholders.
• Directly supervise contract personnel, ensuring goals and objectives are met and issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Support both cloud‑based and on‑premises application development initiatives.
• Promote and implement SCRUM methodology and other Agile best practices in program execution.
• Collaborate with Government personnel to plan for scalable and future‑proof support services.

Qualifications

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with demonstrated knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Proven experience managing large‑scale, complex IT projects/operations similar in size and scope to this requirement.
• Demonstrated success supervising teams across various labor categories and skillsets.
• Deep understanding of application development in both cloud and on‑premises environments.
• Proficiency in SCRUM methodology and experience leading Agile teams.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and project deliverables in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Must possess applicable industry certifications relevant to project and IT service management.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN) or DoD IT environments.
• Familiarity with Government‑furnished IT environments, tools, and infrastructure standards.
• Experience with Service Desk management and performance monitoring metrics.

Pay Range

$170,000 – $200,000

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

Akima Data Management (ADM), an ADM company, is not just another federal IT 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 ADM, 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, ADM 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, ADM delivers agile and innovative cloud and IT services and solutions that enable mission dominance. As an ADM 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.