Akima

AIP has an opening for a dynamic Deputy Program Manager to support the Guantanamo Bay Custody Officer Contract. As the DPM, you will directly support the program requirements for the Contract by achieving program objectives as you interface with customers and supervise a diverse team of Custody Officers. Responsibilities include supporting the program manager’s daily operations relative to contract management, finance, security, staffing, supply chain, maintenance management, real property maintenance, life-cycle management and procurement.

The ideal candidate will have excellent team management skills, business process improvement skills, dynamic customer engagement and relationship management abilities. Additionally, possess superior analytical and problem-solving skills, operate independently with limited supervision and feedback, be a strong team player, and can establish solid working relationships horizontally and vertically with staff members, peers, and our external Government customers.

To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Execute all facets of program management for contract (i.e., cost, schedule, reporting, engagement etc.).
• To assist in assessing project objectives and conducting business needs analysis
• Provide clear, structured, useable requirements analytics relative tradeoff analysis, requirement feasibility and risk analysis.
• Research and develop cost-benefit analysis.
• Overseas and participates in the management of comprehensive operations, providing direct supervision to shift supervisors and team leaders.
• Assists the Program Manager with the development and administration of project goals, objectives and procedures.
• Oversees the scheduling and assignment of all personnel work.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends appropriate service and staffing levels in compliance with Company policies.
• Plans, directs, coordinates and reviews the work plan for assigned staff; assigns work activities, projects and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; and meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Develop, mentor, sponsor and provide supervisory oversight of personnel.
• Drive innovation and integration of new technologies into project’s activities.
• Oversee and assist with analyzing business and technical requirements.
• Liaise with key management stakeholders with active participation in integrated planning teams meetings to ensure as liaison with clients, participating in meetings to ensure financial audit readiness, property accountability, process standardization and work optimization, while ensuring supported agency policy requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four years of equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years managing diverse and integrated workforces (e.g. professionals, engineers, scientists, technicians, craftsman, etc.).
• Data analytical capability, expert in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exemplary attention to detail.
• Maintains sensitivity to, and report on, instances of fraud, waste and abuse.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management processes and financial management skills.
• Proficient at the suite of MS Office products and have proven communication, analytic and problem-solving, team building and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication.
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently.
• Adaptability to new challenges with a strong motivation to grow and learn in new areas
• US Citizen.
• Valid State Issued Driver's License.

Job ID

2026-21288

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Infrastructure Protection (AIP), an Akima company, is not just another federal management operations 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 AIP, 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 , AIP 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 , AIP delivers the trained personnel, equipment, and processes to safeguard federal assets and provides protective services and detention management operations for critical mission requirements.

As an AIP 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).