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NANA Regional Corporation Technical Program Manager in Boston, Massachusetts
Overview
Work Where it Matters
Tundra Federal, 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 Tundra Federal, 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 , Tundra Federal 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 , Tundra Federal delivers agile information technology solutions to implement and evolve IT infrastructures to achieve and advance functionality, efficiency, security, and compliance.
As a Tundra Federal 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.
Job Summary:
The Program Manager leads project workstreams for a complex Air Force Enterprise IT modernization effort that delivers Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions. The PM defines project objectives, creates implementation plans, coordinates resources, manages timelines, and mitigates risks throughout the implementation lifecycle. This position requires an understanding of Zero Trust architecture, SASE frameworks, and SD-WAN technologies.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
Act as the single point of contact for all SD-WAN and SASE Original Manufacturers (OEMs) and the program Engineering team
Develop implementation plans and hold Engineers and OEMs accountable for completing tasks, per the plan
Escalate issues and schedule delays
Create and update design and architecture documents.
Identify, document, and manage Risks, Opportunities, Issues, and Dependencies
Ensure the proper scheduling of OEM and program staff and tasks to meet project schedules
Maintain deliverable oversight (progress against schedule, compliance with requirements, quality, etc.).
Perform financial management and manage OEM and Subcontractor Scope of Work
Liaise with Air Force customers and the program team
Provide status updates to internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
5 years of overall IT-oriented experience.
5 years of project/program management experience.
Good working user-level knowledge of Microsoft Office products, to include Project and SharePoint.
Active Secret clearance.
Ability to work in military-oriented business/technical environment.
Ability to manage multiple objectives concurrently.
Strong communication skills, both oral and writing.
Positive attitude/team player.
Travel up to 25%.
Desired Qualifications:
PMI PMP certification.
BS/BA degree in IT-related field.
Experience working in a DoD environment, working in an Air Force environment is a plus.
Experience developing complex MS Project schedules.
Experience with next generation firewall technology (Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet, Versa etc.).
Experience with cloud (AWS, Azure, GC, etc.) network and/or security.
Understanding of network routing and switching protocols.
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).
Job: Information Technology
Travel: Yes, 25% of the time
Organization: Tundra Federal
Clearance: SECRET
Work Type: Remote
Remote: Yes
ReqID: 2024-11135