Work Where it Matters

Akima Intra-Data (AID), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics services provider. 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 AID, 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 , AID 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 , AID delivers flexible, full-spectrum facilities, maintenance, and repair and logistics services that enable our customers to reduce operating costs, improve productivity, and enhance the value of their existing assets.

As an AID 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.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible to the company President for the direction, safe operation, compliance, quality delivery and profitability of the Arnold AFB Facilities Support Services contract, to include coordination with subcontractor companies. The contract is comprised of Protective Services, Fire & Emergency Services, Base Operations Center/Command Post, Safety Health and Environmental management, Base Supply and Vehicle Maintenance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act on behalf of the company for all matters relating to the contract, and act as central point of contact with the Government regarding the contract. Responsible for success of all aspects of contract and program management.
• Lead a diverse workforce in a customer-service, deadline-oriented environment to provide base operations support to Arnold AFB. Coordinate all special projects from scope development to proposal preparation through operational execution.
• Manage personnel, work processes, equipment, vehicles and facilities.
• Obtain and maintain understanding and working knowledge of the contract to ensure all contract requirements are met and achieved on time or as scheduled.
• Manage contract operations within budget to maximize the balance among contract performance, contract expenses and company costs, and profit margin. Deliver to the company planned gross margin and profit contribution.
• Operationally manage team partners, subcontractors, vendors and consultants regarding contract support.
• Oversee and participate in 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 OPCO leadership (President and Ops Director) 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.
• Work with Akima subcontract administration and pricing personnel to request subcontract pricing information (such as requests for equitable adjustment), execute option periods, and adjust subcontract value and scope based on changes to the prime contract. Lead proposal development for scope changes, REAs and pricing adjustments.
• In conjunction with your Safety Officer 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. Work closely with project Safety Officer and Director of Safety to achieve company safety goals and support safety initiatives.
• Maintain an organized filing system for contract, operational and personnel records for reference and personnel transitions as appropriate, and ensure records are submitted for inclusion in official company files. At the conclusion of the POP, work with Contracts to execute contract quick close process.
• Promote development and implementation of management techniques and tools such as planning and control, systems and procedures analysis, operational audits, management surveys, feasibility studies, methods analysis, quality control, and statistical sampling techniques.
• Formulate recommendations for improved organizational structure, policies and techniques, methods, procedures, and systems designed to achieve compliance.
• Continually look for potential business development opportunities for the Akima family of companies and report potential opportunities to company management or business development resources.
• Other duties as assigned by the company President.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience leading multi-disciplined teams in the Federal arena, preferably in facilities operations, logistics or base operations support.
• Prior USAF or equivalent experience leading and managing large, complex teams.
• Strong personal leadership, management and organization skills as well as the ability to integrate and harmonize diversified functions to provide overall efficient and effective contract operations.
• Minimum of BS in technical or business field is required.
• 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.
• Must be flexible and have well developed interpersonal skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or Professional certifications.
• Prior experience managing a USAF or equivalent contract with firm fixed price (FFP) CLINs.

We are an equal opportunity employer. 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 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).

Job: Program & Project Management

Travel: No

Organization: AID

Clearance: SECRET

Shift: Day Job

Work Type: On-Site

Req ID: AID00514