Program Manager
About The Position
Akira Technologies is seeking a Program Manager to serve as the primary contractor lead and Government point of contact for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Agile Mission Support Services contract. This role provides overall leadership and oversight of a nine-person, cross-functional team supporting program management, financial operations, analytics, business process improvement, IT portfolio coordination, and administrative mission support. The Program Manager ensures high-quality, responsive performance while adapting to evolving NTIA priorities, executive direction, workloads, and reporting requirements. This is a hybrid position with onsite presence up to two-three days a week in Washington, DC. Ideal candidates must be US Citizens with an active Public Trust clearance.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a related field or current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- 7+ years of project management experience, including 3+ years managing large-scale Government contracts or complex financial management projects.
- Experience leading diverse teams and managing budgets exceeding $3 million.
- Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, project controls, risk and resource management, quality oversight, and senior stakeholder engagement.
- Experience supporting operational, agile, executive coordination, or Government mission-support environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and strong leadership abilities.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust designation or required security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting the Department of Commerce, NTIA, or another federal civilian agency.
- Experience managing labor-hour contracts, staffing plans, invoices, monthly reporting, and performance metrics.
- Knowledge of federal budget execution, financial management, acquisition support, audit readiness, and internal controls.
- Experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, ServiceNow, Power BI, Tableau, and federal financial or operational systems.
- Agile, Lean Six Sigma, SAFe, or other process-improvement certification or experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead overall contract and project execution, including planning, budgeting, staffing, resource allocation, quality management, and compliance.
- Serve as the primary interface with the Contracting Officer, COR, TPOC, and NTIA stakeholders.
- Direct staffing, workload prioritization, and day-to-day coordination across all task areas to ensure uninterrupted mission support.
- Monitor performance, milestones, deliverables, labor-hour utilization, quality metrics, and contractual objectives; adjust resources and priorities as needed.
- Lead contract kickoff activities and coordinate team participation in Government meetings, executive taskers, operational reviews, and cross-functional initiatives.
- Prepare and present monthly status reports covering accomplishments, staffing, metrics, risks, issues, surge requirements, and upcoming activities.
- Maintain risk, issue, action, and decision tracking and develop appropriate mitigation and contingency plans.
- Coordinate with NTIA offices and external stakeholders to align contract activities with broader organizational priorities and mission objectives.
- Ensure reports and deliverables are accurate, timely, objective, clearly written, and compliant with applicable federal and professional standards.
- Foster a collaborative, ethical, and high-performing team culture focused on accountability, confidentiality, data integrity, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Multiple options for medical plans (some with Health Savings Account)
- Dental plans
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick time
- Holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Military leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Tuition, training, and certification reimbursement for professional development and career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
