Project Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026.
Akumen, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex projects and support program execution, Agile delivery, and business process improvement efforts supporting federal government systems. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing project plans, schedules, risks, resources, and deliverables, coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders, and leading business process reengineering efforts to improve workflows, automate non-value-added activities, and ensure project requirements are delivered within established timeframes and resource constraints.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex projects involving multiple teams, stakeholders, deliverables, and dependencies.
- Independently manage multiple projects or a single large, highly complex project.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, resource requirements, and deliverable timelines.
- Advise Government stakeholders regarding project requirements, risks, issues, schedules, scope, and resources.
- Manage Agile teams and coordinate activities across technical and functional stakeholders.
- Direct project execution within established schedules and resource constraints.
- Review project work products for completeness, quality, accuracy, and adherence to customer requirements.
- Identify, document, escalate, and support mitigation of risks and issues.
- Lead or support Business Process Reengineering initiatives.
- Analyze and redesign workflows within and across organizations to optimize end-to-end processes.
- Identify opportunities to automate or eliminate non-value-added activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in program management, project management, Agile team management, or related PWS activities.
- Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience with Business Process Reengineering.
- Experience performing workflow and process analysis and redesign.
- Experience managing Agile teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to independently manage complex requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Program/Project Management certification, such as PMP.
- DHS, ICE, or other federal experience.
- Experience with modernization or business process transformation.
Security and Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a United States citizen and have the ability to obtain a federal clearance.
Salary Range
- Minimum $135,000 - Maximum $155, 000 annually
The salary range listed for this position reflects Akumen, Inc.'s current estimate of the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, education, certifications, technical skills, security clearance status, geographic location, and alignment with contract, labor category, and customer requirements. Compensation decisions may also be influenced by contract award status and available funding.
Akumen, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. Akumen, Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.