Subcontractor Project Manager

Akima, LLC

• $95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience managing subcontractors and analyzing subcontractor cost/schedule data.
  • Technical proficiency in hardware and software training devices and simulation systems.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management, or a related technical field.
  • Strong communication skills for internal and customer-facing interactions.
  • Must be a US Citizen eligible for Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance for major subcontractors.
  • Review subcontractor schedules, budgets, deliverables, and integration milestones to ensure compliance.
  • Align scope, schedule, and budget across hardware/software integration activities.
  • Conduct earned value measurement and variance analysis, developing corrective actions as necessary.
  • Maintain accurate Estimates to Complete and Estimates at Completion using disciplined EVM practices.
  • Develop and update Control Account Plans and related documentation.
  • Support technical risk identification and integration planning across hardware/software boundaries.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement for flexibility.
  • Opportunity to work on complex hardware and software integration projects.
  • Engagement in technical reviews and customer collaboration.
  • Professional development opportunities in project management and engineering.
Full Job Description
The Subcontractor Project Manager leads the cost, schedule, technical execution, and performance of major subcontractors control accounts, with a strong emphasis on managing complex hardware development and software-simulation integration efforts. This role requires demonstrated strength in subcontractor oversight-driving accountability, validating performance data, ensuring integration across workstreams, and maintaining compliance with contractual and Earned Value (EV) requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance for major subcontractors and assigned control accounts.
  • Review subcontractor schedules, budgets, deliverables, integration milestones, and EV data and ensure data meets contractual and EVMS requirements.
  • Ensure scope, schedule, and budget alignment across hardware and software simulation integration activities.
  • Perform earned value measurement (EV), cost and schedule variance analysis, and develop corrective action plans when needed.
  • Maintain accurate Estimates to Complete (ETC) and Estimates at Completion (EAC) using disciplined EVM practices.
  • Develop, maintain, and update Control Account Plans (CAPs), work packages, planning packages, and associated documentation.
  • Support integration planning, technical risk identification, and mitigation across hardware/software boundaries.
  • Participate in technical reviews related to trainers, simulations, concurrency upgrades, and device readiness events.
  • Participate in customer meetings, including DCMA reviews, surveillance activities, and EVM compliance assessments.

Qualifications

  • Experience managing subcontractors and analyzing subcontractor cost/schedule data.
  • Technical background sufficient to understand hardware and software training devices, simulation systems, and integration workflows.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, project management, or related technical field.
  • Strong communication skills for both internal and external/customer-facing interactions.
  • Must be a US Citizen eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Experience
  • Experience as a Control Account Manager or similar role supporting EVMS-based programs.
  • Work within DoD, USAF, USN, or other government simulation/training system programs.
  • Experience with trainer device development, system integration, or hardware/software concurrency upgrades.
  • Experience participating in IBRs, DCMA surveillance reviews, or other compliance activities.
  • Familiarity with IMS development or schedule analysis tools.

Job ID

2026-25937
Work Type

Hybrid

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