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Akima

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Help Desk Technician

Full-TimeDeadline 8/12/27
$33.32 - $38.13/hr
Mid
Bachelor's
Halawa, HI, USA
In Person
IT OperationsIT Service Desk & End User Support
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • An active Top Secret clearance is required, with the ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information access.
  • CompTIA Security+ certification is required.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, is required.
  • At least two years of service desk or help desk support experience and basic troubleshooting skills with hardware, software, and network topologies are required.
  • Basic skills in system administration and Active Directory are required.
  • Thorough knowledge of information technology concepts, computer hardware, software, and networking is required to analyze and solve complex problems.
  • The technician must be able to explain technical issues to staff without a technical background.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the initial point of contact at the customer service desk, handling the Command’s hardware, software, and networking issues.
  • Facilitate secure and non-secure communications, supervise information systems installation, and liaise with external organizations such as the Navy Marine Corps Intranet and the Defense Information Systems Agency Network Operations Center.
  • Manage a service desk tool based on Information Technology Infrastructure Library frameworks, addressing incident management, service requests, problem management, access management, and event management.
  • Support Local Registration Authority duties in accordance with Department of Defense and customer standards.
  • Provide a Monthly Status Report to the Contracting Officer’s Representative-appointed Technical Assistant, detailing accomplishments, identifying issues, and highlighting areas requiring government action.
  • Provide Tier 1 troubleshooting support to HQ executive community members, including Flag and General Officers, in offices, quarters, and during travel; support distinguished visitors and command-level special events; and manage communications for key personnel throughout the area of responsibility.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET-accredited or CAE-designated institution is desired.
  • A+ or Network+ certification is 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