AFO is looking for a Program Manager to work remotely. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is seeking a Program Manager to oversee and manage a team providing engineering, maintenance, drafting and administrative support to the Western Area Power Administration. Daily responsibilities include:

• Manage and lead a workforce across various remote locations, ensuring efficient coordination and communication between teams.

• Oversee all aspects of program management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting on progress.

• Ensure deliverables are completed on time and within scope, adhering to quality standards and program requirements.

• Provide engineering, maintenance, drafting, and administrative support for projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client needs.

• Collaborate with stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure the program aligns with broader business objectives.

• Establish and maintain program documentation, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

• Manage risk assessments and mitigation plans to ensure program success.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain high standards of performance across the workforce.

• The PM shall be the focus of interface between Government personnel for specific work teams, as applicable, through the CS, CO, and the Contractor

• The Contractor shall provide personnel, supervision, management, and administrative services necessary to meet the Government's requirements.

• Responsible for controlling and managing the financial status of the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable field.

• Minimum five (5) years of work experience in a project or program management role.

• Strong background in business management or engineering.

• Proven experience managing teams across multiple remote locations.

• Strong organizational and leadership skills, with a focus on quality management and delivering projects on time.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Ability to obtain WAPA suitability.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with DOE or WAPA programs is highly desirable.

• PMP certification preferred or relevant project/program management experience.

Job ID

2025-16174

Work Type

Remote

Pay Range

$133,000.00 - $137,000.00

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

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).