Provides project management professional services for an IT support program that maintains 60+ remote tower/antenna facilities throughout Alaska, including preventive and corrective maintenance of IT and mechanical systems for US Coast Guard Rescue 21 and Vessel Traffic Systems. Provides leadership and is responsible for project direction through successful performance of a variety of detailed, diverse elements of project management tasks. Directs task to completion, ensuring task orders are completed on time and within budget. Schedules and assigns duties to subordinates and ensures assignments are completed as directed. Interfaces with Government representatives and reports to the Program Manager on project progress/status and various issues or problems.

Responsibilities

Program/contract management

Technical guidance and oversight

Supervision of personnel

Project planning

Coordination of resources (including vendor and subcontractor management)

Project status reporting

Document preparation and submission

Performance measurement and reporting

Provides product review and quality assurance

Manages the planning, scope definition, design, execution, and delivery.

Tracks progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators, and prepares reports to senior management.

Responsible for managing activities of external consultants and/or vendors.

Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles.

Leads and directs the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions.

Administers departmental policies and procedures, evaluates results and performance, and assists with the development of new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, computer science, or related discipline from an accredited institution or have equivalent experience.

The Project Manager must have training and at least five years of project management or equivalent experience. Project Management Professional training and certification is desired.

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.

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 job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).