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Akima

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Principal Business Architect

Full-TimeDeadline 10/7/27
$155k - $165k
Expert
Bachelor's
Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA
RemoteMust live within the National Capital Region and within commuting distance of Arlington, VA. Ad hoc on-site support may be required.
ConsultingTechnology & Systems Consulting

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Process Management, Operations Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Hold or be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher clearance.
  • At least ten years of experience in business enterprise architecture.
  • Proven experience in process and portfolio analysis and optimization within government agencies.
  • Familiarity with government-specific business process modeling tools, such as BPMN.
  • Ability to provide ad hoc on-site support as required for projects, meetings, and other special requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Provide staff expertise and resources to use techniques, tools, and standards to generate coherent and integrated design views of Installation Management and Logistics business operations.
  • Conceptualize, design, and maintain existing models for specified initiatives within the program office.
  • Translate customer needs into specific, well-written process specifications that systems and subsystems can be architected and designed to meet.
  • Prepare architecture and design models for solutions and components within installation management and logistics business capabilities using OMG SysML 1.3, BPMN 2.0, and UML 2.3 standards.
  • Provide staff expertise and resources knowledgeable about installation management and logistics business operations and skilled in DoD Business Enterprise Architecture compliance guidance, compliance assertions, and tools to support annual statutory compliance requirements for systems within the Installation Management and Logistics portfolios.
  • Perform an annual assessment of each system’s capabilities and prepare assertions for related Business Rules, Laws, Regulations and Policies, Information Exchanges, and Operational Activities in the Army Architecture Assessment Tool, Army EKR, and Army Portfolio Management Solution repositories.
  • Document gaps in operational activities identified during compliance scoping as Change Packages for submission to the Army EKR configuration control board with other business mission area domains.
  • Review and complete Change Packages received from other business mission area domains in a timely manner.
  • Document Business Process Re-engineering compliance plans for business systems in the Army’s installations, energy, and environment or logistics domain in accordance with Army Office of Chief Information Officer guidance.
  • Provide input to the contractor Monthly Status Report.
  • Provide ad hoc on-site support as required by the government for projects, meetings, and other special requirements.
Desired Qualifications
  • Expertise in DoDAF architecture and standards.

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

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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.

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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