Full-Time
Operations and Aircrew Training Professional
Posted on 9/9/2026
Akima
1,001-5,000 employees
Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics
Compensation Overview
$110k - $130k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
McLean, VA, USA
In Person
US Top Secret Clearance Required
Bachelor's
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- An active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance is required, along with eligibility for Special Access Program access.
- A bachelor's degree is required.
- A minimum of 6 years of operational mission experience in Department of Defense aircraft performing duties as rated aircrew is required.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience managing RQ-170-related operations programs is required.
- Manage and execute aircrew training within the Persistent Penetrating Multi-Role enterprise.
- Manage funding, travel, and student allocations to fulfill requirements within the Persistent Penetrating Multi-Role training community.
- Review, coordinate, and prepare Air Force Instructions changes and rewrites in coordination with Wing and Staff standardization and evaluation functions.
- Review, coordinate, and prepare RAP tasking messages and reports.
- Review, coordinate, and prepare RTRB briefings, and publish pre- and post-RTRB products semi-annually.
- Review, coordinate, and prepare responses for SIB/AIB.
- Review, coordinate, and prepare the mishap review panel brief and semi-annual AFSAS review for COMACC.
- Review, coordinate, and prepare waiver packages required for deviation from regulations and Air Force Instructions.
- A minimum of 2 years of NAF or higher staff experience managing complex operational aviation programs.
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, 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