Project Analyst 2
About the job
- A Bachelor's degree in a technical, science, or business discipline from an accredited college or university and three years of applicable experience in a listed specialty area; alternatively, an Associate's degree and five years of applicable experience, seven years performing the assigned specialty duties, seven years of military training in the assigned specialty area, or a combination thereof.
- For the Program Analyst specialization, two years of required experience must include coordinating projects; collecting data; reviewing technical documents; compiling project statistics and data; writing narratives; managing inspection-program execution; and creating, monitoring, and maintaining program-compliance audit files.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Government security clearance and be a U.S. citizen.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
- Manage project cost, schedule, performance, risks, and issues for RTC and its customers throughout initiation, planning, execution, reporting, and retirement.
- Collaborate with teammates and customers to develop accurate scopes for new projects.
- Collaborate with the Program Operations Lead and teammates to develop accurate cost estimates.
- Maintain ongoing communication with customers about existing and future project needs.
- Communicate changes to existing project schedules or requirements, project funding, or potential new projects to the TM/FTS team.
- Develop and maintain schedules, organization charts, quad charts, and funds-management tools.
- Develop Work Breakdown Structures to track labor, materials, and travel expenses accurately, including expenses from multiple funding sources.
- Learn rules applicable to different types of government funding and learn and use RTC-specific software.
- Provide regular project updates to customers through text, email, phone calls, online meetings, and in-person meetings.
- Take on other responsibilities as needed to ensure smooth mission execution.
- Adapt to deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable events.
- Be thorough, detail-oriented, organized, and effective at time management, prioritizing, and handling multiple projects.
- Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering instructions.
- Use Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
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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Simplify's Take
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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401(k) Retirement Plan
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Company News
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.
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.
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.
Akima has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pinnacle Solutions, Inc., a provider of training and sustainment products and services to defense