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Compass Point, an Akima Company, offers subject matter experts from policy to practice, an agile management approach, and innovative technologies at the ready transforming our customers’ missions safely, securely, and efficiently. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to innovation, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company’s profits go back to our more than 14,000 Iñupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.

Compass Point, an Akima company, is seeking a Program Manager who is responsible for overseeing selected Law Enforcement client engagements and assisting in building relationships and additional business opportunities in the Federal Law Enforcement marketplace.

The ideal candidate is a solution-oriented, business-savvy individual with significant experience supporting Department of Justice (DOJ) and acts in a hybrid role between Operations & Growth, responsible for direct client contract value retention, as well as growth through contract expansion and the introduction

of new services.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include overseeing operations of selected current client projects to include: The Program Manager will serve as a leader and key contributor for proposal development, contract negotiation, contract compliance, and business development initiatives. The Program Manager ensures master plans and schedules are followed, develops innovative solutions to address project challenges, and directs others for successful completion of projects on schedule, on budget, and compliant with corporate/contractual quality standards.

+ Serve as the decision-maker and leader for recruitment, selection, hiring, onboarding, assignment, and maintenance of employees.

+ Manage all phases of the project life cycle (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing) for programs and projects in support of multiple US government agency missions.

+ Consult with executives to develop and implement effective strategies that improves the value delivered by Akima’s offering.

+ Build relationships with key executives to generate and develop ideas, pursue, & close opportunities. Identify and influence key decision-makers at all levels within the client organization at multiple levels of client organizational hierarchy.

+ Provide growth teams with deep knowledge of the client’s engagement history, culture, organizational structure, competitive landscape and differentiators from the client’s perspective

+ Drive targeted organic and adjacent growth efforts across the breadth of a client's business units and functions, toward an outcome of increased customer satisfaction and an increase in retention and account growth. Assist the growth team with qualifying, pursuing and closing opportunities.

+ Manage employee timekeeping processes (timesheet review, approval, project code allocations, labor corrections, and data entry).

+ Coordinate resolutions for payroll issues (labor corrections, coordination with payroll, manage employee complaints).

+ Maintain communications with employee teams and AKIMA HQ.

+ Provide direction and guidance to site leads and contract personnel.

+ Coordinate appropriate processing for intermittent (COR approved) travel.

+ Approve authorized travel requests.

+ Approve authorized expense reports.

+ Manage office operations leading support efforts for HR, IT, and project controls/accounting/finance.

+ Complete special projects/data calls from corporate management and the Contracting Officer.

+ Coordinate funding requests with corporate contracts manager or appropriate corporate staff.

+ Review and approve preliminary and final invoices ensuring costs are FAR compliant and within contract specifications.

+ Enforce corporate policy for ensuring supporting documentation is maintained for all contract charge.

+ Review and approve subcontractor quotes for technical compliance and price acceptability.

+ Support corporate management with providing pricing information for proposals.

+ Support corporate management with reviewing price proposals.

Qualifications

+ Must have a TOP SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI Clearance.

+ Minimum 10 years' experience as a Program Manager.

+ Must be able to travel to conduct site visits.

+ Bachelor’s Degree Required.

+ 10 years of Federal law enforcement experience mandatory.

+ Periodic travel to observe/supervise the startup and maintenance of contract operations.

+ Extensive software skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) and Internet research abilities.

+ Strong oral and written communication skills.

+ Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.

Job ID

2025-17279

Work Type

Remote

Pay Range

$130,000 - $150,000

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

Compass Point, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT 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 Compass Point, 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** , Compass Point 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** , Compass Point delivers a broad range of skilled IT services, including data-centric services, software development, IT infrastructure modernization, managed IT services, and more.

**As a Compass Point 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 [email protected] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).