The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has a requirement for a Program Manager to be responsible for Facility Support Services. AFO is recruiting for three Program Manager’s (PMs) each of which is to be located at three separate government facilities.

Locations:

Kirkland AFB, Albuquerque, Sandia Field Office (SFO).

Responsibilities

• The Program Manager (PM) shall be responsible for overall cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program within established contract baselines

• The PM is expected to establish and maintain effective customer relationships with the goal of maintaining a mutually beneficial business relationship with the Government. The PM shall possess highly developed interpersonal, analytical and communication (written and verbal) skills and demonstrate the ability to manage in a diverse and dynamic environment with short-notice taskings under high pressure situations.

• Oversee the daily operations and management of all contract personnel.

• Ensure all contractor activities are aligned with the performance-based objectives.

• Coordinate with corporate staff for support in business fulfillment, database management, technical support, and strategic planning.

• Operationally manage subcontractors, vendors and consultants regarding contract support.

• Responsible for skill and professional development of company employees reporting to the PM and the PM’s management team.

• Understand project finances and be able to successfully execute a profitable contract. Responsible for Profit and Loss at the project level, timely Government funding notifications, financial reporting and briefings.

• Lead and support all aspects of contract and operations management to ensure contract compliance, safe work execution, and quality delivery.

• Coordinate with Akima Facility Operations and other company resources to effectively obtain company support, to include personnel hires, employee benefit and record processing, travel and other expense vouchers, performance reviews, vendor set-up, invoice processing, time collection, addressing employee issues/concerns, etc.

• In conjunction with your Safety Manager develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive worker safety and health and environmental management program that prevents and reduces injuries, illnesses and losses and complies with holding company safety and environmental programs and guidelines.

• Implement and maintain best practices for database management and other technical areas.

• Provide ad-hoc technical reach-back support when required.

• Assist in recruiting personnel and overseeing their training and orientation

• Develop and execute a strategic approach to fulfilling all facilities maintenance requirements.

• Monitor and report on project progress, addressing any issues promptly.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

• Manage budgets, resources, and timelines effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Facility Management, or a related field from a program certified by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or the National Architecture Accrediting Board (NAAB).

• Project Management certification preferred (e.g., PMP, PgMP).

• A minimum of 5 years of technical experience directly related to project management support functions.

• Proven experience in facilities maintenance management is highly desirable.

• Strong knowledge of program and project management methodologies, tools, and techniques (e.g., PMP, Agile, Lean).

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and multitasking skills.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Experience managing budgets and financial performance.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities 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 AFO, 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 , AFO 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 , AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).