Work Where it Matters

Akima Data Management (ADM), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT 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 ADM, 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, ADM 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, ADM delivers agile and innovative cloud and IT services and solutions that enable mission dominance.

As an ADM 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.

Job Summary:

Akima Data Management is currently seeking Project Manager to work in Arlington, VA. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Job Responsibilities:

Job responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

• Plan, manage, and coordinate the development of equipment, designs, processes, and other new projects relating to the business or its offerings.

• Lead the teams in the execution of the timelines for priority projects and create detailed project plans; this includes delegation among roles and preparing and maintaining project, stage, and exception plans as required.

• Responsible for reviewing project processes for the purpose of enhancing effectiveness and benchmarking with proven best practices.

• Communicate and elevate any issues that should arise and develop resolutions to ensure timelines, productivity goals, and customer expectations are met.

• Determine and define project scope and objectives as needed.

• Analyze and recommend resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner.

• Prepare budget(s) based on scope of work and resource requirements; track project costs in order to meet budget.

• Review status of projects and budget; manage schedules and prepare status reports to senior management.

• Through project coordination meetings and other means, monitor progress against project objectives, schedules, and budgets.

• Accountable for planning and allocating resources and keeping stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle.

• Manage contractors, vendors, and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables as needed.

• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution.

• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement and incorporate standard operating procedures as needed.

• Perform advanced data collection and analysis for process mapping, developing budgets, and cost analysis.

• At least ten (10) years of combined IT experience that includes business and system requirements definition, system design, system development and/or system testing.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification desired.

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related scientific or technical discipline).