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Akima

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

IT Project Manager

Full-TimeDeadline 10/13/27
$123k - $133k
Mid
Bachelor's
Alexandria, VA, USA
HybridApproximately three days on site and two days remote per week.
IT OperationsIT Project Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field is required.
  • At least three years of experience managing complex IT projects is required.
  • An active Secret security clearance is required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, including the ability to lead cross-functional teams representing diverse technical disciplines.
Responsibilities
  • Lead IT projects through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closeout while maintaining alignment with approved requirements and customer priorities.
  • Define and manage project scope, deliverables, schedules, budgets, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder requirements.
  • Ensure project requirements are documented, traceable, assigned, and validated throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Develop and maintain project management artifacts, schedules, risk and issue records, project status briefings, and supporting documentation using tools such as Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, or ServiceNow.
  • Prepare for and facilitate governance board reviews, executive project spotlights, preliminary and critical design reviews, readiness assessments, and other customer-required decision points.
  • Lead cross-functional teams that include technical, operational, business, and contractor personnel; establish clear responsibilities, resolve delivery barriers, and escalate decisions when required.
  • Apply Agile project-management methods tailored to project characteristics, organizational requirements, technical dependencies, and delivery risk.
  • Monitor project performance against approved scope, schedule, cost, and delivery commitments; identify variances early and develop corrective actions with accountable stakeholders.
  • Identify gaps in project-management processes and recommend practical improvements to methods, artifacts, training, and supporting tools.
  • Support training, knowledge transfer, and repeatable project-management practices across the organization.
  • Support the development and dissemination of consistent internal and external communications related to IT initiatives and alignment of projects with Information Technology Strategic Plan goals and objectives.
  • Translate technical and project information into clear written and verbal communications for audiences with different levels of technical knowledge.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting cloud migration projects, particularly projects involving Microsoft Azure.
  • Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps for Agile planning, work management, project tracking, and dashboard reporting.
  • Experience managing projects involving ServiceNow development teams.
  • Understanding of Microsoft Power Platform and past work on Power App development projects.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) 4 Managing Professional certification.
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification.
  • Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Agilist certification.

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