Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) has an opening for a dynamic Deputy Program Manager / Business to support the Logistics Support Services of a principal DoD agency in Alexandria VA. As the Deputy Program Manager, you’ll directly support the program requirements by achieving program objectives as you interface with customers and supervise a diverse team of technical professionals. Responsibilities include supporting the program manager’s daily operations relative to contract, requirements acquisition, finance, security, staffing, supply chain, 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.

The portfolio includes but is not limited to hardware management, program sustainment, end of life disposition, MHE preventative maintenance support; development, integration, and maintenance support services; enterprise property accountability and asset management for the DoD agency headquarters. warehouse development, workflow application development; training; infrastructure safety and operations; and property management desk services.

• Assist the PM with all facets of program management for contract (i.e., cost, schedule, reporting, engagement etc.).
• Manage utilization of Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS) for property administration, financial improvement and audit readiness goals in support of the DoD organization within the NCR and outlying locations.
• Provide domain-specific expertise and overall leadership, perspective and advice to projects, programs, and activities within organizations headquarters, and other logistics and supply chain related matters.
• Supervise property administrators supporting the DoD agency.
• Provide logistics, supply chain and business analytics support to the supported customer and for the program.
• Support and lead spaneting and business development initiatives to grow program.
• 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 FIAR requirements, manage, lead and brief data analytics to the key DoD business stakeholders in support of the PWS and all technical supply chain and life-cycle requirements.
• Liaise with the DoD organizations asset 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 and policy needs are met.
• Assist the PM in the management of the DoD organizations fleet management system inclusive of fuel card management, maintenance, and scheduling distribution requirements between locations.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Tracks progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators, and prepares reports to senior management.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions. Administers departmental policies and procedures, evaluates results and performance, and assists with the development of new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership

• Bachelor’s degree in, business, science, or technology or related field.
• Lean and Six Sigma – Greenbelt / Blackbelt, or equivalent.
• U.S. Citizen with active SECRET and ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Recent experience within last 3-7 years leading, supporting, and providing integrated logistics management support and have managed three or more direct reports.
• Experience with Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS) and or another DoD Accountable Property System of Record (APSR).
• 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.
• Relevant experience producing, leading, integrating and or assisting:
  • Asset Management via the approved Accountable Property System of Record (APSR).
  • Inventory Management: Review, inventory, redistribution of spares, repair parts, material distribution system management, stock level management.
  • Supply Chain defect management in accordance with DLA Supply Discrepancy Reporting (SDR).
  • Customer Support across enterprise related to inventory, replenishment, stock levels, distribution.
  • DEMIL and Disposal Plans in accordance with DLA Disposition Service standards for equipment review for reuse, turn-in, transfer, salvage.
  • Item Unique Identification (IUID) Plans.
  • Hardware warranties support.
  • Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP) account management.

Work Where it Matters

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support 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 ASE, 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, ASE 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, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.

As an ASE 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.