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Akima

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Personnel Security Processor

Full-TimeDeadline 1/8/27
No salary listed
Mid
Albuquerque, NM, USA
In Person
People & HRHR Operations & Coordination
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • U.S. citizenship is required, and the candidate must be able to pass and obtain a Department of Energy Q Level clearance.
  • Sufficient data-entry skills are required.
  • Three or more years of typing and word-processing skills are required.
  • Effective reading comprehension and detail-recognition skills are required.
  • Good communication skills are necessary to obtain information required to continue clearance actions.
  • Attention to detail is required because minor errors may significantly impact clearance-processing actions.
  • The candidate must recognize designated priorities.
  • The candidate must understand and work with the office-specific filing system.
  • The processor must exercise sound judgment within the scope of required activities.
  • The candidate must annotate files professionally.
  • The candidate must screen information and identify what should be forwarded.
  • The candidate must handle multiple types of clearance actions while tracking designated priorities.
Responsibilities
  • Interview applicants, obtain references, and recommend placement in a well-defined occupation as assigned.
  • Handle employee-sensitive materials and maintain tactful, discreet, and articulate communication with contacts within and outside the organization.
  • Identify potential issues and grievance procedures and document information needed to avoid company threat.
  • Recommend job classifications, wage rates, and employee salaries to human resource professionals as assigned.
  • Use computers and office software packages for organizational and reporting purposes; perform clerical work as assigned.
  • Complete work for supervisor review against stated objectives.
  • Document security-clearance actions in automated databases and obtain information required to continue clearance actions.
  • Contact applicants or incumbents, officials, contractor customers, and local and national members of the security community by phone or email to continue clearance actions.
  • Take action on files that might affect an individual's eligibility or continued eligibility for access authorization.
  • Process work in the priority order established by management.
  • Retrieve specific files directly from vault storage.
  • Screen paperwork and phone calls to determine required actions and forward information to the appropriate employee or location.
  • Keep management apprised of workload status.
Desired Qualifications
  • Active Department of Energy Q Level clearance is highly desired.

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