The objective of this position is to manage individuals in providing general administrative, human resources, and project support; to include being the primary focal point for administrative support requirements in support of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) Front Office, the Principal Deputy, the DOT&E Deputy Directors, the Science Advisor to DOT&E, and the respective DOT&E staffs and special activities. Take guidance from the DOT&E Director for Administration in all areas of responsibility. Work with the DOT&E Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on all matters related to contract management and administration.

Responsibilities

As the Project Manager, you’ll oversee ADM’s contract with DOT&E, providing administrative, human resources, contract administration, and security support.

Manages the administrative/operational leadership of a project within the program guidelines set by the Project Manager and customer.

Serve as supervisor of 12 contract employees to ensure adherence to DOT&E quality standards and requirements, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting any errors or issues before they escalated into visible problems to the customer.

Maintain direct interview and hiring authority for all contract employees, as well as coordinating with Headquarters staff to determine manpower resource requirements and recruit new employees who would provide the best fit with the contract team and with the broader client organization.

Implement an initial training program for new hires that would provide the knowledge required to fill the position.

Prepare and coordinate all ADM personnel actions and contract-related financial and accounting expenditures, including promotions, awards, salary adjustments, and any additional education and training that was required.

Manage all contract-related scheduling, including requests for leave, and reviewed time and attendance submissions for accuracy and billing purposes.

Maintain oversight of DOT&E’s correspondence management process. I manage, review, and process all incoming and outgoing correspondence, materials, publications, regulations, directives, and suspense items received via various DoD systems, including the Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS), DoD Issuance Portal System (DoDIPS), and Joint Staff Action Process – Next Generation (JSAP-N).

Qualifications

Must have a minimum of two (2) years' experience in an office environment doing comparable administrative tasks or a bachelor's degree.

Experience with data collection, processing, and analysis.

Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Pleasant, tactful and professional attitude and appearance.

Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

U.S. Citizenship.

Desired Qualifications:

Active DoD Secret Security clearance.

Pay Range (The pay range for this job level is provided as general guidance only, and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) the responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other laws)

$101,050.73 - $172,131.03

Benefits Description

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 eligible part-time employees.

Job ID

2025-15175

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Data Management (ADM), 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 ADM, 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 , ADM 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 , ADM delivers agile and innovative cloud and IT services and solutions that enable mission dominance.

As an ADM 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).