Program Manager - Must have Top Secret Clearance

**Program Manager - Must have Top Secret Clearance****Description****Suvi Global Services, an Akima Company,** offers subject matter experts from policy to practice, an agile management approach, and innovative technologies at the readytransforming our customers missions safely, securely, and efficiently. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to innovation, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our companys profits go back to our more than 14,000 Iupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.**Job Summary:****SUVI, an Akima company,** is seeking a **Program Manager** is responsible for the technical execution of the contract Statement of Work (SOW). Responsibilities include leading the delivery of all phases of the project life-cycle. The Program Manager will serve as a leader and key contributor for proposal development, contract negotiation, contract compliance, and business development initiatives. The Program Manager ensures master plans and schedules are followed, develops innovative solutions to address project challenges, and directs others for successful completion of projects on schedule, on budget, and compliant with corporate/contractual quality standards.**Responsibilities:**+ Serve as the decision-maker and leader for recruitment, selection, hiring, onboarding, assignment, and maintenance of employees.+ Manage all phases of the project life-cycle (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing) for globally-based programs and projects in support of multiple US government agency missions.+ Manage employee timekeeping processes (timesheet review, approval, project code allocations, labor corrections, and data entry).+ Coordinate resolutions for payroll issues (labor corrections, coordination with payroll, manage employee complaints).+ Maintain communications with employee teams and AKIMA HQ.+ Maintain communication with program office clients stateside and abroad.+ Provide direction and guidance to site leads and contract personnel.+ Coordinate appropriate processing for intermittent (COR approved) travel.+ Approve authorized travel requests.+ Approve authorized expense reports.+ Manage office operations leading support efforts for HR, IT, and project controls/accounting/finance.+ Complete special projects/data calls from corporate management and the Contracting Officer.+ Coordinate funding requests with corporate contracts manager or appropriate corporate staff.+ Review and approve preliminary and final invoices ensuring costs are FAR compliant and within contract specifications.+ Enforce corporate policy for ensuring supporting documentation is maintained for all contract charge.+ Participate in conference calls, meetings, and program reviews.+ Review and approve subcontractor quotes for technical compliance and price acceptability.+ Support corporate management with providing pricing information for proposals.+ Support corporate management with reviewing price proposals.**Qualifications****Minimum Qualifications:**+ Must have a TOP SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI Clearance+ Minimum 10 years experience as a Program Manager+ Must be able to travel to conduct site visits+ Bachelors Degree Required.+ 20 years of Federal law enforcement and intelligence experience mandatory.+ Background or experience with the Federal Bureau of Investigation required.+ Periodic travel to observe/supervise the startup and maintenance of contract operations.+ Former or current Govt 1811 Series preferred.+ Extensive software skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) and Internet research abilities+ Strong oral and written communication skills+ Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work independentlyThe duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted._We are an equal opportunity employer. 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._We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you have a physical and/or mental disability and are interested in applying for employment and need special accommodations to use our website to apply for a position please contact, Recruiting Services at job-assist@akima.com or [Register to View] . Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.The dedicated email and telephonic options above are reserved only for individuals with disabilities needing accessibility assistance to apply to an open position using our website.Please do not use the dedicated email or phone number above to inquire on the status of your job application._In order for our company to stay compliant with government regulations, please apply on line. Please DO NOT email resumes or call in lieu of applying online unless you have a physical and/or mental disability and need assistance with the online application._**Job:** Program & Project Management**Primary Location:** US-Virginia**Shift:** Day Job**Req ID:** SUV00174