Full-Time

Senior Business Technical Analyst

Deadline 7/8/27
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Compensation Overview

$160k - $180k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Fort Belvoir, VA, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
Power BI
SharePoint
Data Visualization
Machine Learning
Financial analysis
Data Modeling
Data Governance
Data Analysis

Get referred to Akima

See people who can refer or advise you

Requirements
  • Active Secret security clearance.
  • A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • DOD 8570 IAT II certification, such as Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, or GSEC.
  • Experience with DoD financial systems, such as GFEBS and cPROBE, and budget processes.
  • Seven years of progressive experience in business analysis, process optimization, or requirements development within the DoD or federal environment.
  • Demonstrated success in leading analytical projects or modernization initiatives with measurable outcomes.
  • Proficiency in business intelligence, enterprise data modeling, and decision-support systems.
  • Strong leadership and facilitation skills, with a proven record of managing multi-stakeholder engagements.
  • Ability to develop and enforce governance structures and process controls for enterprise-level initiatives.
  • Familiarity with advanced analytics, automation, or digital transformation tools beyond standard business intelligence platforms, such as robotic process automation, artificial intelligence and machine learning, or cloud integration.
  • Experience with the Microsoft Power Platform suite, including Power Automate, Power BI, Power Apps, and SharePoint.
  • Understanding of key DoD business end-to-end processes, including PPBE, P2P, B2R, and H2R.
  • Understanding of risk-based control overlays aligned to financial and information technology risk management principles, including OMB Circular A-123, Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness, and NIST Special Publication 800-53.
Responsibilities
  • Lead multiple modernization initiatives simultaneously, ensuring consistent methodologies, quality deliverables, and alignment with enterprise-level objectives.
  • Lead requirements elicitation sessions with stakeholders to define business needs and priorities.
  • Serve as a primary advisor to mid- and senior-level stakeholders, framing complex analytical insights into actionable strategies for enterprise decision-making.
  • Translate complex financial and operational requirements into actionable user stories, workflows, and system requirements.
  • Analyze and document end-to-end processes related to requirements intake and validation, annual spend plan development and submission, mid-year reviews, unfunded requirements, and deviation reporting.
  • Evaluate financial data and execution trends to support prioritization and decision-making.
  • Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements aligned with DoD financial policies and controls.
  • Lead the exploration and adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning-driven analytics, robotic process automation, and cloud-based integration frameworks to modernize DoD business processes.
  • Serve as a functional and technical bridge between business stakeholders and development teams to support application development, including Power Apps, dashboards, and data integrations.
  • Define system requirements, data models, and validation logic to support scalable and reliable solutions.
  • Design and develop Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power BI dashboards, Power Automate workflows, and Microsoft Forms.
  • Build budget execution dashboards rooted in data analysis and financial insights.
  • Develop scalable, user-centric solutions with strong data integrity, governance controls, and validation mechanisms.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting solutions to track funding status, budget execution, variances, and key performance metrics.
  • Analyze and synthesize data to generate actionable insights for stakeholders.
  • Prepare and deliver briefings to senior leadership, including Senior Executive Service stakeholders, to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Lead workshops, working groups, and cross-functional integration sessions with senior DoD stakeholders to achieve consensus on requirements, priorities, and process improvement strategies.
  • Develop governance models and performance metrics to monitor the effectiveness of modernization efforts and ensure compliance with DoD policies and regulatory standards.
  • Develop documentation, knowledge tools, and standard operating procedures to support development.
  • Curate and maintain knowledge repositories, playbooks, and standardized templates to institutionalize repeatable practices and enhance organizational maturity.
  • Provide guidance and coaching to junior analysts and other analysts as necessary, ensuring adoption of best practices in requirements analysis, data modeling, and process improvement.

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

Get referred to Akima

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Akima ranked 31st on Washington Technology’s 2025 Top 100 contractors list.
  • FDA awarded Akima Secure Technologies a $9.8 million sole-source contract in September 2025.
  • Army and Air Force wins, including $73.3 million ERDS and $369 million T-7A work, sustain growth.

What critics are saying

  • Akima Facilities Operations faces a 2026 IAM union election at Fort Lewis.
  • Bowhead protested Akima’s Letterkenny task order on March 31, 2026, showing award volatility.
  • Heavy reliance on federal sole-source work exposes Akima if 8(a) preferences tighten.

What makes Akima unique

  • Akima won 8(a) sole-source ERDS work for Army on September 18, 2025.
  • Akima combines facilities, logistics, IT, aerospace, and construction across 11,000 employees.
  • Pinnacle acquisition added defense training and sustainment depth, including Air Force T-7A programs.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Company News

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