A

Akima

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Safety Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026Deadline 10/7/27
$90k - $100k
Senior
Bachelor's
Kansas, USA+15 moreMore locations: North Dakota, USA | Iowa, USA | Texas, USA | South Dakota, USA | Mississippi, USA | Arkansas, USA | Minnesota, USA | Nebraska, USA | Wisconsin, USA | Oklahoma, USA | Missouri, USA | Indiana, USA | Louisiana, USA | Michigan, USA | Illinois, USA
HybridMust reside in one of the listed central-region states; 75% travel required.
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Seven to ten years of direct, hands-on industry experience in environmental health and safety or a related field, with certification in risk management and health/safety management.
  • U.S. citizenship.
  • A current and valid driver's license.
  • A current Secret security clearance.
  • Willingness to travel 75% of the time.
  • A bachelor's degree in safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related safety field.
  • Residence in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, or Wisconsin.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and implement programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses.
  • Develop accident-prevention and loss-control systems and programs for incorporation into organizational operational policies.
  • Manage and coordinate safety activities.
  • Identify and appraise conditions that could produce accidents and financial losses, and evaluate the potential extent of injuries resulting from accidents.
  • Conduct research studies to identify hazards and evaluate the loss-producing potential of a system, operation, or process.
  • Devise methods to evaluate safety programs and conduct or direct evaluations.
  • Lead and direct the work of other employees, with full authority for personnel decisions.
  • Administer policies and procedures, evaluate results and performance, and assist with development of new or modified strategic plans or policies.
  • Ensure workplace safety compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards, Department of Defense directives, and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency-specific policies.
  • Conduct safety activities at Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency facilities across the central geographic region.
  • Ensure all Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency facilities achieve and maintain compliance with applicable Safety and Occupational Health standards.
  • Conduct annual facility safety assessments using a Risk Assessment Code-based prioritization approach to focus on facilities with the greatest safety risks.
  • Investigate, report, and mitigate mishaps, including ground, traffic, and occupational incidents, to prevent recurrence.
  • Track identified hazards from identification through closure, ensuring timely follow-up actions.
  • Implement programs to proactively identify and reduce workplace risks, including ergonomic stressors and illness hazards.
  • Conduct ergonomic assessments and job hazard analyses to improve workplace safety.
  • Deliver accurate, timely, and actionable reports that meet established timelines and quality standards, including facility safety assessment, mishap investigation, hazard investigation, ergonomic assessment, monthly summary/status, industrial hygiene investigation, and agency employee safety training reports.
  • Serve as the regional Safety and Occupational Health authority by providing training, consultation, and technical guidance to Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency personnel.
  • Conduct at least one safety training session per quarter via Microsoft Teams to instruct agency employees on reporting mishaps or hazards using the agency Safety module, and on other subjects that enhance safety awareness and compliance.
  • Attend facility renovation and Military Construction project meetings to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
  • Accompany the Logistics Facility Manager on the punch walk.
  • Document safety concerns and provide recommendations to mitigate risks during construction and renovation activities.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Quality Control Plan to ensure services comply with the Performance Work Statement.
  • Define a quality-control inspection system covering all required services, including areas inspected on scheduled and unscheduled bases, inspection frequency, and titles of inspectors.
  • Establish a method for identifying service deficiencies before performance becomes unacceptable.
  • Define processes for correcting identified deficiencies and implementing preventive measures, including root-cause analysis procedures.
  • Create quality-control procedures aligned with each area of the Performance Requirements Summary.
  • Document and maintain quality-control inspections, corrective actions, and performance metrics, and make these records available to the Government upon request.
  • Establish a process for receiving, evaluating, and addressing customer feedback and complaints to improve service quality.
Desired Qualifications
  • Certified Safety Professional certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or equivalent credentials.

About the company

Akima provides services to the U.S. federal government across facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, mission support, FF&E, and construction. It delivers contracted, integrated services to help government missions succeed. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, Akima aims to create long-term value for its parent while achieving superior outcomes for customers, guided by Iñupiat values. Its differentiators include Alaska Native ownership, a broad multi-domain service footprint, and a focus on federal missions; its goal is to support customer missions and sustain value for NANA and the Iñupiat community.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Founded

1995

Get referred to Akima

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Akima subsidiaries won MDA SHIELD positions on March 16, 2026.
  • Akima Data Management won FDA DevSecOps support worth $4.6 million in April 2026.
  • Akima’s 2025 Washington Technology rank improved to 31, signaling stronger scale.

What critics are saying

  • Akima faces dependence on federal spending and procurement timing across U.S. agencies.
  • Arevalo v. Akima, LLC reached the Fourth Circuit in July 2026.
  • Pinnacle Solutions' GSA schedule ends August 8, 2026, threatening recompete disruption.

What makes Akima unique

  • NANA-owned Alaska Native Corporation status helps Akima win set-aside federal work.
  • Akima spans facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, and construction.
  • Pinnacle Solutions adds Air Force training and sustainment depth after April 2023 acquisition.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match

Company News

PR Newswire
Oct 8th, 2026
Akima appoints Michael Teegardin as VP of marketing and communications

Akima, a federal government solutions provider with over 11,000 employees, has appointed Michael Teegardin as Vice President of Marketing & Communications. Teegardin will lead the company's brand, marketing, and communications strategy across the enterprise. Teegardin brings more than 20 years of experience advising senior leadership in the defence, aerospace, and federal services sectors. He most recently served as Chief Communications Officer at ASRC Federal, where he established the enterprise marketing function and led the company's rebranding. Previously, Teegardin held communications positions at BAE Systems and Weber Shandwick. A US Army veteran, he served as an intelligence analyst during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He holds a Master of Science in Communication from Purdue University. Akima is a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation.

PR Newswire
Feb 19th, 2026
Akima appoints Lauren Cates as VP of business development for Emerging Markets Group

Akima, a federal government solutions provider, has appointed Lauren Cates as vice president of business development for its Emerging Markets Group. Cates will lead growth strategy and expand the company's presence in delivering mission-critical technologies to government and military customers. Cates brings over 15 years of federal contracting experience. She previously led Indigo IT's growth team, securing major contracts in cybersecurity, cloud and enterprise IT services, and spent more than a decade with Bowhead Family of Companies managing billion-dollar pipelines. Akima, a subsidiary of Alaska Native Corporation NANA, employs over 11,000 people and delivers solutions across IT, logistics, aerospace and construction. The company ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

PR Newswire
Feb 12th, 2026
Akima appoints Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer to drive operational excellence

Akima, a federal government contractor, has appointed Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer. Lopez will report to president and CEO Bill Monet and oversee operational excellence and customer delivery. Lopez brings over 30 years of experience in government and commercial sectors. Most recently, he served as president and chief growth officer at Belcan, a Cognizant company, where he led the integration of a $20 billion enterprise. Previously, he headed ManTech's Advanced Research Technology Business Unit. A former US Navy officer and pilot, Lopez commanded an elite strike/fighter squadron. Akima is a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, employing 11,000 people and delivering solutions in IT, aerospace, construction and other areas. The company ranked 31st on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

WashingtonExec
Apr 12th, 2023
Akima Buys Pinnacle Solutions | WashingtonExec

Akima has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pinnacle Solutions, Inc., a provider of training and sustainment products and services to defense