Program Director

Job Description

Akima Facilities Operations is
seeking
a highly skilled and experienced
Program Director
to lead and manage large-scale contingency response task orders. This role requires a strategic leader with extensive managerial
expertise
and a proven ability to oversee complex operations in dynamic and austere environments. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of Army
logistics
, contingency planning, and program execution, ensuring mission success under challenging conditions.

Position is contingent upon contract award

Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and direction for global contingency response task orders supporting military and humanitarian operations.

Develop and implement comprehensive contingency plans and operational strategies.

Coordinate with military personnel, federal and foreign government agencies, contractors, and vendors (CONUS and OCONUS).

Ensure
timely
, compliant, and effective execution of all task orders.

Monitor project performance, manage risks, and ensure contractual compliance.

Lead cross-functional teams in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.

Maintain situational awareness of military operations,
logistics
trends, and evolving requirements.

Oversee
logistics
, life support, and sustainment services in remote or hostile locations.

Plan, develop, and
participate
in senior-level exercises with customers and approved stakeholders.

Ensure all operations adhere to U.S. Army regulations, safety standards, and quality benchmarks.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration
, Management, Logistics, or related field (
Master's
preferred).

Minimum
15 years of program management experience
, with a strong focus on Army
logistics
and contingency operations.

Demonstrated success managing
large-scale, complex task orders
for military or government clients.

Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to
operate
effectively under pressure in high-stakes environments.

Prior military or civilian experience with Department of Defense operations, procedures, and
logistics
systems.

PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.

Experience managing
logistics
and support services in austere or conflict zones.

Preferred Skills

Prior experience supporting global contingency response programs or similar large-scale
logistics
contracts.

Knowledge of international operations, global
logistics
, supply chain management, and contract compliance.

Proficiency
in project management tools and reporting systems.

Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities.

Ability to build and
maintain
strong relationships with military and civilian stakeholders.

Job ID
2026-21797
Work Type
On-Site
Pay Range
$170,000 - $220,000
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 Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities 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 AFO, 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
, AFO 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
, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.
As an AFO 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.

Provide overall leadership and direction for global contingency response task orders supporting military and humanitarian operations.

Develop and implement comprehensive contingency plans and operational strategies.

Coordinate with military personnel, federal and foreign government agencies, contractors, and vendors (CONUS and OCONUS).

Ensure
timely
, compliant, and effective execution of all task orders.

Monitor project performance, manage risks, and ensure contractual compliance.

Lead cross-functional teams in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.

Maintain situational awareness of military operations,
logistics
trends, and evolving requirements.

Oversee
logistics
, life support, and sustainment services in remote or hostile locations.

Plan, develop, and
participate
in senior-level exercises with customers and approved stakeholders.

Ensure all operations adhere to U.S. Army regulations, safety standards, and quality benchmarks.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration , Management, Logistics, or related field ( Master's preferred). Minimum 15 years of program management experience , with a strong focus on Army logistics and contingency operations. Demonstrated success managing large-scale, complex task orders for military or government clients. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to operate effectively under pressure in high-stakes environments. Prior military or civilian experience with Department of Defense operations, procedures, and logistics systems. PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred. Experience managing logistics and support services in austere or conflict zones. Preferred Skills Prior experience supporting global contingency response programs or similar large-scale logistics contracts. Knowledge of international operations, global logistics , supply chain management, and contract compliance. Proficiency in project management tools and reporting systems. Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with military and civilian stakeholders. Job ID 2026-21797 Work Type On-Site Pay Range $170,000 - $220,000

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration
, Management, Logistics, or related field (
Master's
preferred).

Minimum
15 years of program management experience
, with a strong focus on Army
logistics
and contingency operations.

Demonstrated success managing
large-scale, complex task orders
for military or government clients.

Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to
operate
effectively under pressure in high-stakes environments.

Prior military or civilian experience with Department of Defense operations, procedures, and
logistics
systems.

PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.

Experience managing
logistics
and support services in austere or conflict zones.

Preferred Skills

Prior experience supporting global contingency response programs or similar large-scale
logistics
contracts.

Knowledge of international operations, global
logistics
, supply chain management, and contract compliance.

Proficiency
in project management tools and reporting systems.

Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities.

Ability to build and
maintain
strong relationships with military and civilian stakeholders.