Full-Time

Quality Manager

Deadline 2/17/27
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Compensation Overview

$92k - $158k/yr

El Centro, CA, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Engineering Management (1)
Required Skills
ISO 9001
Quality Assurance (QA)
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma is required.
  • The candidate must be able to pass a background investigation.
  • The candidate must hold a current CMQ/OE certification.
  • The candidate must have at least five years of experience preparing and enforcing Quality Management System programs on contracts of similar size, scope, and complexity.
Responsibilities
  • Manage quality control activities designed to ensure continuous production or service consistent with established standards.
  • Manage the development and analysis of statistical data and specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectations.
  • Formulate and maintain quality control objectives and coordinate them with production procedures in cooperation with other managers to maximize quality and reliability and minimize costs.
  • Develop and implement methods and procedures for monitoring work activities, including preparing expenditure records and progress reports, to inform management of work activity status.
  • Plan, promote, and organize training activities related to quality and reliability.
  • Lead and direct the work of other employees and exercise full authority for personnel decisions.
  • Administer departmental policies and procedures, evaluate results and performance, and assist with developing new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System in accordance with contract requirements and ISO 9001:2015 standards.
  • Prepare and enforce quality policies, procedures, and work instructions to ensure compliance with the Performance Work Statement.
  • Conduct internal audits and inspections across all annexes and sub-annexes, with emphasis on Facility Investment, Ground Electronics, and Airfield Facilities/Air Operations.
  • Monitor and report on key performance indicators and quality metrics for all functional areas.
  • Coordinate with Government Contracting Officer Representatives on quality assurance surveillance and external audits.
  • Ensure timely resolution of non-conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Supervise and provide guidance to Quality Control personnel, ensuring they enforce Quality Management System requirements on-site.
  • Maintain configuration control of quality documentation and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for quality-related matters with the Government and corporate leadership.
Desired Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related field is preferred.

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

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What believers are saying

  • Akima ranked 31st on Washington Technology’s 2025 Top 100 contractors list.
  • FDA awarded Akima Secure Technologies a $9.8 million sole-source contract in September 2025.
  • Army and Air Force wins, including $73.3 million ERDS and $369 million T-7A work, sustain growth.

What critics are saying

  • Akima Facilities Operations faces a 2026 IAM union election at Fort Lewis.
  • Bowhead protested Akima’s Letterkenny task order on March 31, 2026, showing award volatility.
  • Heavy reliance on federal sole-source work exposes Akima if 8(a) preferences tighten.

What makes Akima unique

  • Akima won 8(a) sole-source ERDS work for Army on September 18, 2025.
  • Akima combines facilities, logistics, IT, aerospace, and construction across 11,000 employees.
  • Pinnacle acquisition added defense training and sustainment depth, including Air Force T-7A programs.

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Company News

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