Program Manager

Akima

Little Rock, AR

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Aerospace and Defense, Air Force, Applicant Tracking System, Aviation Industry, Baseline Schedule, Communication Skills, Community Support, Concurrency, Construction, Contract Management, Diversity, Documentation, Federal Contracts, Government, IP Multimedia System (IMS), Internet Security, Internet/IP Telephony, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Legal, Logistics, Medical Conditions, Pinnacle, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Quality Metrics, Risk, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Service Delivery, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Training/Teaching, United States Citizen, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Little Rock, AR

POSTED

6 days ago

The Program Manager (PM) manages all functions of the C-130H Aircrew Training System (ATS) Contract, to include the on-site management of training and sustainment requirements at Little Rock Air Force Base (LRAFB).

Responsibilities

+ This also includes the oversite of aircrew instruction (in ATS devices only), developing, maintaining, and updating Air Education and Training Command (AETC) courseware (for ATS devices only), implementing/ maintaining a Cybersecurity Program, performing Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) services for ATS and Maintenance Training System (MTS) devices, performing concurrency and obsolescence modifications, and conducting training in Aircrew Training Devices (ATDs) to produce certified aircrew members.

+ Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Services for ATS devices also will include supporting devices in a networked Distributed Missions Operations (DMO) network environment.

+ Maintains overall contract performance accountability, interfaces with the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative, and ensures cost, schedule, and scope remain integrated across prime and subcontractor activities.

+ Serves as the single point of accountability for student throughput protection, tracking and reporting device availability status.

+ Maintains direct, day-to-day oversight of the program’s systems engineering through the IPT structure, ensuring that technical execution remains traceable to approved design documentation, aligned with the program IMS, and compliant with all PWS workmanship and quality standards.

+ Reports subcontractor and vendor performance status at each Program Management Review and shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer of any subcontractor performance issue that poses a risk to the conversion schedule or technical baseline.

Qualifications

+ Candidates must have a minimum of 10+ years of management experience in the aviation field.

+ Candidates shall have experience leading a diversified team at multiple sites in an aerospace environment, possess strong interpersonal and team building skills, with a proven ability to attract, hire and motivate a strong management team.

+ Also, must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Must be a US Citizen eligible to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Education Qualification:

+ Master’s degree in an aviation related or management discipline or 10+ years of experience.

Job ID

2026-24177

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is not just another federal 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 Pinnacle Solutions , 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, Pinnacle Solutions 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, Pinnacle Solutions delivers comprehensive services for general construction and renovation, as well as civil and marine construction.

As a Pinnacle Solutions 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).

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