Senior Program Manager - Active Secret Clearance
$150k - $160kNANA Regional Corp
ASE is looking for a Senior Program Manager to work in Suffolk, VA on a hybrid basis. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
The Senior Program Manager leads the Program Management Resource Group, providing strategic oversight, operational leadership, and hands‑on support across a diverse portfolio of federal programs. This role drives high‑quality program execution, ensures compliance with federal contracting requirements, and strengthens organizational maturity through standardized processes and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate brings strong federal contracting experience (DoD/DHS preferred), excels in contract transitions, financial management, PM mentorship, and customer engagement, and serves as a backup PM to ensure seamless continuity of operations.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor project/program managers across Systems Engineering, IT/Cyber, and Mission Support portfolios.
Oversee contract transitions (phase‑ins/phase‑outs) and ensure operational readiness.
Serve as backup PM across the enterprise to maintain continuity of operations.
Manage program performance, risks, deliverables, and customer engagement.
Track and report program metrics to internal leadership and government customers.
Oversee program financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and P&L.
Support procurement, subcontractor coordination, and workforce planning.
Serve as Quality Management Representative; enforce quality standards and process discipline.
Drive continuous improvement and implement scalable program management practices.
Support capture, proposals, staffing strategies, and color‑team reviews.
Provide programmatic insights and past performance to strengthen competitive positioning.
Will report directly to Sr. Director of Operations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, management, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of Program or Project Management experience within federal contracting (DoD/DHS strongly preferred).
Demonstrated experience leading federal contract transitions (phase-ins/phase-outs).
Demonstrated expertise in program financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L oversight.
Extensive experience with multiple contract types including FFP, Cost Plus, and T&M.
Hands‑on experience leading and managing proposal efforts, including solution. development, volume inputs, and coordination across technical, pricing, and staffing teams.
Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams, subcontractors, and vendor partners.
Strong understanding of federal contracting requirements, performance management, and risk management processes.
Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and customer relationship skills.
Experience implementing standardized PM frameworks, quality systems, or process improvement initiatives.
Prior experience supporting enterprise level PMO or resource management functions.
Active U.S. SECRET clearance (required at time of hire).
PMP certification (highly preferred).
Job ID
2026-22999
Work Type
Hybrid
Pay Range
$150,000 - $160,000
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
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.
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 View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).
$150k - $160k
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