Program Manager (Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility required)

Akima

The Role

Overview

Manage USARCENT G6 IT contract, oversee service desk, cybersecurity, and program tasks.

Key Responsibilities

  • network administration
  • security monitoring
  • risk reduction
  • technical advisor
  • performance reporting
  • stakeholder liaison

Tasks

-The Program Manager shall be pro-active in developing and implementing Government approved strategies. -Maintain proactive and transparent communication with Government stakeholders to meet and exceed customer satisfaction standards. -The Program Manager shall be pro-active in developing and implementing Government approved strategies that significantly reduce network/system risk. -Provide backup cybersecurity support to G6 ISD personnel when required, performing network scans, monitoring, and compliance testing of servers, routers, and switches. -Act as a technical resource and advisor to the Government in addressing and fulfilling mission and contractual requirements. -Remain available by phone for COR contact as needed to address mission or operational requirements. -Stay informed on emerging technologies and best practices to ensure alignment with evolving DoD and USARCENT standards. -Oversee overall performance of the contract, ensuring successful execution of all task order requirements. -Develop and implement risk-reduction strategies and innovative approaches that strengthen cybersecurity posture and operational resilience. -Manage all contract personnel, including administration, life support, conduct, and discipline. -Provide oversight and direction for daily USARCENT G6 operations, including network administration, systems administration, Video Teleconferencing (VTC) operations, and service desk support. -Serve as the primary point of contact with the Government and COR for all contractual actions, communications, and task order management. -Prepare and submit monthly performance reports and deliverables, including updates on software, hardware, network infrastructure, and service desk metrics.

Requirements

  • cybersecurity
  • network access
  • system admin
  • program manager
  • top secret
  • pmp

What You Bring

-Extensive knowledge in areas of Information Technology including Information Assurance Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Network Access Controls, and System Administration. -Possess and apply extensive IT expertise, including Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM), Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Network Access Controls, and System Administration. -Minimum five (5) years of experience as a program manager. -Active Top Secret Clearance. -Demonstrate a deep understanding of USARCENT mission needs to provide informed technical and managerial guidance addressing all contractual requirements. -At a minimum hold ONE of these listed professional certifications OR bachelor's degree: Project +, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, Certified Scrum Master, Professional Scrum Master, ITIL v4, OR a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science.

The Company

About Akima

-Founded with a vision to support critical sectors, providing solutions across defense, intelligence, and civil sectors. -Serves a broad spectrum of industries, including energy, infrastructure, and water resources. -Delivered complex projects, such as large-scale infrastructure upgrades and energy management solutions. -Projects often involve intricate logistical coordination, requiring a deep understanding of specialized markets. -Approach is deeply collaborative, often working alongside government agencies and other key partners. -Noteworthy projects include managing water resource systems and optimizing energy infrastructure for municipalities. -Focus on operational excellence makes it a go-to partner for government and private sector organizations.

Sector Specialisms

Facilities & Ground Logistics

Information Technology

Aerospace Solutions

Protective Services

Systems Engineering

Mission Support

Government Security Operations

Detention Management Operations

Computing Infrastructure Providers

Data Processing

Web Hosting

Logistics and Supply Chain

Aviation Logistics

Supply Chain Services

Contractor Logistics Support

Depot Level Maintenance, Repair & Refit

Global Logistics Support

Maintenance

Transportation

Supply Chain Management