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Deputy Program Manager (STORMS) (Active Top Secret Clearance Req

Akima

Posted today
Top Secret
$100,000 - $120,000
Unspecified
Management
Colorado Springs, CO (On-Site/Office)

Five Rivers Analytics, an Akima company, is hiring a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to support the Satellite Control Network Operations, Remote Site and Mission Partner Support (STORMS) contract located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The DPM supports the Program Manager in planning, executing, monitoring, and closing complex programs composed of multiple related projects. The DPM acts as a key leadership partner, ensuring program objectives are met on time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining quality, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction. The Deputy Program Manager may assume full program leadership in the Program Manager's absence.

Responsibilities

  • Supports the Program Manager in overseeing and coordinating multiple IT projects and task areas within the program.
  • Assists in managing cross-functional teams of 45 or more professionals across engineering, cybersecurity, and support disciplines.
  • Monitors project schedules, budgets, and performance metrics to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
  • Coordinates with stakeholders and Task Leads to align project goals, milestones, and deliverables with customer requirements.
  • Prepares and delivers project updates, risk assessments, and performance briefings to senior management and Government stakeholders.
  • Assists with the development and execution of risk mitigation strategies and continuous process improvement initiatives.
  • Provides day-to-day leadership, guidance, and mentorship to project staff to foster collaboration and accountability.
  • Assists in managing contract deliverables, CDRL submissions, and performance reporting to ensure full compliance with contract and DoD standards.
  • Participates in recruiting, onboarding, and workforce retention initiatives to sustain a cleared, high-performing team.
  • Coordinates with vendors and subcontractors to track deliverables, monitor performance, and support modifications and renewals.
  • Ensures all program activities adhere to applicable DoD IT, cybersecurity, and security handling regulations.
  • Responsible to ensure all program staffing objectives are met in accordance with the PWS.

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret.
  • Strong understanding of DoD processes, regulations, and security protocols.
  • Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, with experience supporting senior program leadership in complex environments.
  • Experience assisting in financial management, cost tracking, and forecasting.
  • Familiarity with contract management principles, COR coordination, and performance reporting.
  • Experience supporting recruiting, staffing, and workforce management for cleared personnel.
  • Understanding of CUI, COMSEC, and classified information handling requirements.
  • Strong written/verbal communication skills, including high-level presentations/briefings.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office tools (Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook). Microsoft Project will be the main tool for tracking projects. Microsoft SharePoint is recommended for keeping all project related documents to share with team members and leadership.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related field.
  • PMP, PgMP, or similar professional certification.
  • Experience working with executive leadership or government agencies.
  • Experience working in the Satellite Control Network or similar job field.

Job ID

2026-21080
Work Type

On-Site
Pay Range

$100,000 - $120,000
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

Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), 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 FRA, 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, FRA 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, FRA delivers streamline operations in support of an increasingly fast-paced, complex, and dynamic digital environment.

As a FRA 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.
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Akima is a global enterprise with 10,000 employees, delivering solutions to the federal government in the core areas of information technology; facilities & ground logistics; aerospace solutions; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation owned by more than 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, Akima’s core mission is to enable superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for NANA consistent with our Iñupiat values. In 2024, Akima ranked #29 on Washington Technology’s Top 100 list of government contractors.
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