PEO Digital is seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Manager to lead the execution of complex U.S. Navy Unified Communications Voice Systems (UCVS) and C4I programs supporting Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR)/NIWC. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience managing large-scale DoD programs while providing strategic leadership across technical, operational, contractual, and financial functions. This position requires a proven leader capable of managing multi-million-dollar Navy programs, directing cross-functional teams, overseeing subcontractor performance, and maintaining strong customer relationships while ensuring successful execution of all contractual requirements. The Program Manager will be responsible for program execution, financial performance, staffing, customer satisfaction, risk management, and delivery of technical solutions supporting Navy communications and enterprise voice infrastructure. This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Suffolk, VA. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

• Responsibilities
• + Candidates should possess a minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience supporting complex Navy C4I programs with demonstrated expertise in program management, Navy telecommunications systems, and AVAYA and/or CISCO voice technologies.

+ Lead all aspects of program execution for Navy

UCVS/C4I

contracts, ensuring successful delivery of contractual requirements, technical performance, schedule, cost, and customer satisfaction. + Serve as the primary interface with Government Contracting Officers (KO), Contracting Officer Representatives (COR), Technical Points of Contact (TPOC), NIWC leadership, subcontractors, and corporate executives. + Direct technical, operational, and administrative teams supporting Equipment Support, System Support, Engineering, Installation, Sustainment, and Program Management activities. + Manage program financial performance including revenue forecasting, labor planning, indirect cost management, subcontractor expenditures, profitability, and monthly financial reviews. + Oversee contract funding execution by Contract Line Item Number (CLIN), Accounting Classification Reference Number (ACRN), and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), ensuring expenditures remain aligned with available funding and contractual limitations. + Monitor funded values, burn rates, Estimates at Completion (EACs), Estimates to Complete (ETCs), staffing forecasts, and revenue projections while proactively identifying financial risks and recommending corrective actions. + Prepare and present recurring program status reviews, financial briefings, and executive dashboards to corporate leadership and Government stakeholders. + Ensure timely submission of all required CDRLs, reports, invoices, deliverables, and contractual documentation. + Collaborate with Contracts, Finance, Pricing, Human Resources, Security, and Recruiting organizations to support contract execution, staffing, modifications, and growth opportunities. + Manage subcontractor performance, technical integration, and contractual compliance. + Identify program risks and opportunities while developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful contract execution. + Support proposal development, transition planning, staffing strategies, and business growth initiatives for follow-on opportunities. + Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Qualifications
• + Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience
• + Active DoD Secret Clearance.

+ Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible technical experience supporting complex DoD or Navy programs. + Minimum of eight (8) years of Program Management experience leading large-scale technology, engineering, or communications programs. + Minimum of five (5) years managing Navy C4I, telecommunications, Unified Communications, or enterprise voice programs. + Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar Cost Plus, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and/or Time & Materials (T&M) contracts. + Experience managing program financial performance including budgets, forecasting, labor planning, revenue recognition, subcontractor management, and contract funding. + Experience managing CDRLs, CLINs, ACRNs, contract modifications, and Government reporting requirements. + Experience supporting acquisition planning, systems engineering, technology assessments, systems design, and systems analysis. + Experience leading geographically dispersed teams supporting mission-critical Navy systems. + Expertise with AVAYA or CISCO telephony systems; experience with both is highly desirable. + Active DoD Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain one).

• Knowledge & Skills
• + Thorough understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, and DoD acquisition processes.

+ Working knowledge of

NIWC/NAVWAR

program execution and lifecycle management. + Strong understanding of contract funding, labor management, earned value principles, forecasting, and financial reporting. + Experience coordinating with Government customers, corporate executives, finance organizations, and subcontractors. + Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills suitable for executive and customer-facing engagements. + Proven ability to successfully manage complex technical programs with multiple stakeholders while balancing cost, schedule, scope, and technical performance. + Strong leadership, organizational, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

• Preferred Qualifications
• + Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

+ Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. + Experience with both AVAYA and CISCO Unified Communications environments. + Experience supporting

NAVWAR, NIWC

Atlantic, NIWC Pacific, or other Navy enterprise communications programs. + Familiarity with Navy modernization initiatives, enterprise voice migration, cybersecurity requirements, and digital transformation efforts.

• Job ID
• 2026-24591
• Work Type
• Hybrid
• Pay Range
• $155,000 - $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 Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics 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 AMO, 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
• , AMO 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
• , AMO delivers innovative administrative support services that streamline operations, and enhance productivity.
• As an AMO 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).