Program Manager

Akima, LLC•Arlington, VA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager will lead a team supporting a national security program at a customer site in Arlington, Virginia. The role is responsible for delivering infrastructure security-related projects, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and managing financial performance across the portfolio. The Program Manager manages and delivers all work performed in support of the customer and serves as the single point of contact with the customer. The position is on-site in customer space and requires travel at the customer’s direction. The position is contingent upon contract award and funding; selected applicants cannot begin work until funding is confirmed.

Requirements

  • Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance.
  • Master of Arts or Master of Science degree.
  • 10 or more years of program management experience.
  • Strong financial acumen and experience managing projects and budgets.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee multiple concurrent security projects in a dynamic customer environment.
  • Align project deliverables with customer expectations, contractual obligations, and organizational goals.
  • Monitor and report program performance, risks, and milestones using standardized project management methodologies.
  • Serve as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders, including customer leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
  • Facilitate status meetings, executive briefings, and performance reviews.
  • Build and maintain trust-based stakeholder relationships to support satisfaction and long-term engagement.
  • Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
  • Support cost-effective service delivery while meeting quality and compliance standards.
  • Track and report financial performance, including variance analysis and corrective actions.
  • Lead, direct, mentor, and manage the performance of a team of security professionals and analysts.
  • Foster a collaborative and accountable culture across remote and on-site personnel.
  • Ensure team adherence to security policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant security standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to program execution, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 401(k).
  • Other voluntary benefits.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for regular full-time and part-time employees.
  • Competitive pay, growth opportunities, and retirement options.
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