Job Description
Program Manager I Akima, LLC - 3.3 Suitland, MD Job Details Full-time $150,000 - $170,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Operations management PMP Staff scheduling Collaborating with government agencies Compliance management implementation Bachelor's degree Team management Government contract management Business continuity planning Senior level Staffing management Overseeing training 10 years
Full Job Description Company Overview:
Work Where it Matters Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), 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 FRA, 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 , FRA 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 , FRA delivers streamline operations in support of an increasingly fast-paced, complex, and dynamic digital environment. As a FRA 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. Description:
Five Rivers Analytics, an Akima company, is hiring a Program Manager I to support the Satellite Control Network Operations, Remote Site and Mission Partner Support (STORMS) contract at Suitland, MD.The Program Manager serves as the on-site contractor leader and program manager responsible for overall management, execution, and technical oversight of 24/7/365 DMSP spacecraft operations at the NOAA Satellite Operations Center (NSOC). Responsible for operational leadership, customer engagement, staffing oversight, mission assurance, anomaly response coordination, Continuity of Operations (COOP) readiness, quality management, and compliance with all operational and contractual requirements supporting Mission Delta 2 and 19 SDS OL-A. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! Responsibilities:
Provide daily operational and personnel management for NSOC DMSP
operations support. Serve as primary interface to the Government Program Manager, COR, NOAA leadership, and mission partners. Oversee spacecraft operations, mission assurance, anomaly response, and operational reporting. Manage staffing, scheduling, training, certification tracking, and operational readiness. Lead contingency operations and COOP planning activities. Support PMRs, quality management activities, and operational reviews. Ensure compliance with security, OPSEC, COMSEC, and contractual requirements. Support anomaly investigations, operational review boards, and mission-impacting events. Earn operations certifications credentials and perform operational duties when necessary. Qualifications:
Minimum 10 years of experience supporting satellite operations, spacecraft operations, aerospace mission operations, or government space operations programs. leadership or program management responsibilities within a 24/7 operational environment. Desired Qualifications:
PMP Certification. Bachelor's degree in management or IT related field. DMSP Satellite Operations Certifications. Benefits Information:
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. Pay Range:
$150,000 - $170,000 Job ID:
2026-23319 Work Type:
On-Site
