Akima

Company Overview

Work Where it Matters

Suvi, an Akima company, is not just another federal mission services 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 Suvi, 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, Suvi 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, Suvi delivers subject matter experts, an agile management approach, and innovative technologies that accomplish customers’ missions safely, securely, and efficiently.

As a Suvi 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.

Description

SUVI Global is looking for a Deputy Program Manager to support a Mission Critical program out of Ft. Liberty, NC. To join our team of outstanding professionals, please read further and consider applying today!

The purpose of the Global Command Terrestrial Communications is to provide Army Technology Applications Office, its sub-unified command client, its and its deployed forces with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services to maintain Network Operations (NetOps); maintain edge computing systems, network infrastructure, and network communications system support services in support of mission partner requirements at worldwide locations. These services include program management, system engineering support, hardware/ software installation support, local distribution, infrastructure upgrade, Information Technology system engineering and implementation and operations maintenance support and ultimately the end-user who operate around the globe 24x7x365.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for overall program financial & non-financial program goals.
• Manage the Program Management Office team.
• Helps drive cost, schedule and performance as the right hand of the PM.
• Monitor SLA risks and provide PM with actionable information.
• Monitors deliverables, ensures accurate/timely invoice submission, ensures smooth program execution.
• Drives process and program improvements; ensures program AQLs are met.
• Ensure maximum award fees are secured through program performance, and grow new business over time by building customer intimacy.
• Facilitate securing all option years awarded through superior performance.
• Monitor staff morale, as well as synthesize program information to allow the PM and Corporate leaders to focus on critical business operations.

Qualifications

• An active DoD Security clearance at the TS clearance or higher level is required.
• 7+ years in a Program/Operations management role in support of DoD programs at the COCOM or similar level to include a managing complex projects in an enterprise level IT environment including managing and leading geographically dispersed staff of varying skill levels that operate 24x7x365.
• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field - Computer Science, Systems Engineering, etc.
• PMP certification.

Desired qualifications:

• Master's Degree in a technical field - Computer Science, Systems Engineering, etc.
• SAFe Fundamentals.
• ITIL Foundation Certifications.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification.

Job ID

2025-17858

Work Type

On-Site