Program Manager

Akima

Norfolk, VA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Best Practices, CISM - Certified Information Security Manager, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Community Support, Continuous Improvement, Diversity, Documentation, Emerging Technology, Establish Priorities, FISMA - Federal Information Security Management Act, Federal Contracts, Government, IAT - Information Assurance Technical, Incident Response, Internet Security, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Medical Conditions, Mentoring, Military Commands, Onboarding, Operational Audit, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance Methodology, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Secret Clearance, Staff Development, Strategic Planning, Technical Delivery, Time Management, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Department of Defense (DoD)

LOCATION

Norfolk, VA

POSTED

15 days ago

Akima Global Technology (AGT) is seeking a highly strategic and mission‑focused Program Manager to lead and oversee a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity functions, including Cyber Operations, Assessment & Authorization (A&A), and Compliance. In this role, the Program Manager will provide direction, coordination, and oversight across multiple technical teams to ensure the organization’s cybersecurity initiatives are executed effectively, aligned with mission objectives, and compliant with all federal and DoD requirements.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader capable of driving program performance, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) mission‑critical systems.

Responsibilities

+ Lead, manage, and integrate the activities of the Cyber Operations, A&A Support, and Cybersecurity Compliance to ensure cohesive execution of cybersecurity objectives.

+ Oversee the planning, prioritization, and delivery of all cybersecurity workstreams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and mission timelines.

+ Establish program governance structures, performance metrics, and reporting mechanisms to ensure transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

+ Develop and execute long‑term cybersecurity program strategies, ensuring readiness for evolving threats, regulatory changes, and mission needs.

+ Coordinate resource planning, staffing, and workload distribution across cybersecurity teams to ensure optimal performance and operational resilience.

+ Identify program risks, dependencies, and constraints, driving mitigation strategies and ensuring timely resolution of issues.

+ Serve as the primary point of contact for senior leadership, government stakeholders, and external partners regarding cybersecurity program status, risks, and strategic direction.

+ Deliver clear, concise, and actionable briefings, reports, and recommendations to executive leadership and mission owners.

+ Facilitate collaboration across technical, operational, and compliance teams to ensure shared understanding and unified execution.

+ Ensure Cyber Operations activities, including monitoring, incident response, and ticketing—are executed effectively and in alignment with best practices and mission requirements.

+ Oversee A&A and RMF activities, ensuring systems achieve and maintain accreditation and all documentation meets quality and compliance standards.

+ Direct compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to NIST, FISMA, DoD, and organizational frameworks while maintaining audit readiness across all systems.

+ Implement program‑wide quality assurance processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of cybersecurity deliverables.

+ Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all cybersecurity functions, leveraging lessons learned, emerging technologies, and evolving threat intelligence.

+ Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and professional development across all cybersecurity teams.

+ Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance oversight to senior cybersecurity leads and their respective teams.

+ Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and cross‑functional alignment to strengthen the organization’s cybersecurity capabilities.

+ Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of cybersecurity personnel to maintain a high‑performing workforce.

This role is based out of Norfolk, VA, and provides support to Ashore and Afloat cybersecurity operations as required for enterprise‑level leadership across MSC’s cybersecurity mission areas. This role is critical to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of MSC’s systems and data while enabling secure, compliant, and resilient mission execution.

Qualifications

+ An Active SECRET clearance is required for consideration.

+ Bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience required; 15+ years of relevant experience required in lieu of degree.

+ IAM or IAT III level Certification such as CISM or CISSP and a PMI PMP Certification is required.

+ Demonstrated experience supporting or managing cybersecurity programs within DoD or federal environments.

+ Strong understanding of RMF, NIST frameworks, and enterprise cybersecurity operations.

Job ID

2026-22826

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Global Technology (AGT), 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 AGT, 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 , AGT 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 , AGT delivers new technologies and partners with leading edge commercial enterprises to deliver unique and innovative IT solutions.

As an AGT 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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