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Akima

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Junior Program Analyst

Full-TimeDeadline 10/5/27
$60k - $85k
Junior
Associate's
Indian Head, MD, USA
In Person
Project & Program ManagementProject Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A High School diploma or equivalent and three additional years of relevant professional experience may be substituted for the desired Associate’s degree.
  • Two years of relevant professional experience is desired.
  • Ability to gather, organize, and evaluate information in support of program and project requirements.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support more senior personnel.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
  • Basic proficiency with common business and productivity tools used for documentation, data collection, and reporting.
  • Active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
  • Apply knowledge of management functions, processes, and analytical methods to gather, organize, and evaluate information in support of program and project requirements.
  • Collect and maintain information supporting program and project milestones, financial documentation, acquisition activities, policies, quality control, maintenance, training, and other program requirements.
  • Assist senior personnel with work measurement studies, program and project operational efficiency reviews, cost studies, workload change impact analyses, and other business-related analyses.
  • Utilize automated management information systems to perform fact-finding, data collection, basic analysis, reporting, and advisory functions.
  • Assist with the preparation, tracking, and maintenance of program and project documentation and deliverables.
  • Organize and maintain program information and data to support program managers, project teams, and customers.
  • Assist with preparing reports, spreadsheets, presentations, briefings, and other program-related materials.
  • Collect, compile, and organize data from multiple sources to support program analysis and decision-making.
  • Support program and project teams with administrative and analytical tasks as assigned.
  • Assist with tracking program activities, milestones, and deliverables to help ensure information remains current and accurate.
  • Work collaboratively with program managers, senior analysts, customers, and other team members to gather information and support mission requirements.
  • Perform other program management and analytical support activities as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting U.S. Government or Department of Defense programs.
  • Experience supporting acquisition management or acquisition-related activities.
  • Experience with program or project documentation, milestone tracking, financial documentation, quality control, maintenance, or training activities.
  • Experience assisting with work measurement studies, operational efficiency reviews, cost studies, workload analyses, or other business-related analytical activities.
  • Experience using automated management information systems for data collection, fact-finding, analysis, or reporting.
  • Experience working in a professional program management, business, technical, or administrative environment.

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