Project Manager - Top Secret Clearance Required

Akima; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Akima is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and oversee IT projects in Rockville, Maryland. The Project Manager will ensure successful planning, execution, and completion within scope, schedule, and budget while collaborating with Federal oversight IT Program Managers.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years in IT, with 8+ years in managing IT contract performance, expertise in earned value management systems, and holds a PMP certification. A comprehensive benefits program is offered alongside a pay range of $190,000 to $220,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in information technology, with 8+ years in contract performance management.
• Proven IT project management experience, including planning and execution.
• Strong knowledge of earned value management systems and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project activities, ensuring successful execution within scope and budget.
• Capture and analyze project metrics to assess IT contract performance.
• Develop and deliver detailed IT project plans.

Skills

IT project management

Risk assessment

Knowledge management

Earned value management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and oversee IT projects, ensuring successful planning, execution, and completion within scope, schedule, and budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program and project management, technical oversight, risk management, personal management and knowledge management, with expertise in earned value management systems and enterprise IT portfolio management.

Position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and control overall project activities, including technical work, requirements traceability, quality management, schedule, cost, risk, and knowledge management.
• Capture and analyze project metrics through program and project exhibits to assess IT contract performance, as well as overall contract performance.
• Develop and deliver IT project plans detailing tasks, milestone dates, resource allocation, costs, and status updates.
• Collaborate with Federal oversight IT Program/Task Managers, providing input on technical approaches, level‑of‑effort estimations, trade‑offs, Return‑On‑Investment (ROI) analysis, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure alignment of technical activities with the organizational IT roadmap.
• Lead knowledge management (KM) practices across development, operations, and maintenance activities to enhance consistency, implement a metrics‑based feedback loop, and improve IT service delivery cycles.
• Support enterprise IT Portfolio Management planning activities, ensuring lifecycle management of IT products and services.
• Align cost reporting across program areas using IT support services.
• Provide technical input for annual labor, software licensing, and maintenance requirements to support steady‑state operations and lifecycle management.
• Assist with organizational assessments and data calls, providing necessary technical insights.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines and deliverables.
• Monitor and evaluate staff performance, providing regular feedback and ensuring high‑quality work products.
• Maintain strict adherence to time and budget commitments, ensuring efficient resource utilization.
• Provide both oral and written briefings to senior leadership on project status, challenges, and accomplishments.

Qualifications

• The Project Manager should have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in information technology of which at least eight years will be in managing information technology contract performance.
• Proven experience in IT project management, including planning, execution, and oversight.
• Strong knowledge of earned value management systems and IT project performance metrics.
• Experience with enterprise IT Portfolio Management and IT lifecycle planning.
• Familiarity with federal IT oversight processes and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead knowledge management (KM) practices for IT operations and services.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to brief stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Experience in risk assessment and mitigation for IT projects.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Information Technology or similar degree.
• Certifications: PMP
• Top Secret or Q clearance required

Work Type

On‑Site

Pay Range

$190,000 - $220,000

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.