Full-Time

Personnel Assistant 2

Human Resources

Posted on 9/11/2025

Deadline 9/10/26
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

No salary listed

Fort Bragg, NC, USA

In Person

Category
People & HR (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or bachelor’s in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
  • 2–4 years of HR, administrative, or personnel support experience (military contractor or Army site preferred).
  • Familiarity with DoD or Army HR processes highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of HR administrative practices, personnel recordkeeping, and compliance requirements.
  • Basic understanding of labor regulations (FLSA, EEO, FMLA, and applicable FAR/DFARS clauses).
  • Experience with HRIS or timekeeping systems (Deltek, Kronos, Costpoint, or similar) preferred.
  • Strong organizational and data entry skills with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive personnel information.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills for supporting employees and leadership.
  • Must have a Real ID.
  • Must be able to travel if/when needed within the US.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee personnel files in accordance with company policy, Army contract requirements, and regulatory standards.
  • Assist in preparing HR forms, reports, and personnel action requests (PARs).
  • Support tracking of employee assignments, rotations, leave, and contract-mandated requirements.
  • Assist in processing new hire documentation, background checks, and in-processing requirements.
  • Coordinate with site security, IT, and supervisors to ensure smooth onboarding.
  • Support out-processing and final clearance of departing employees, including property return and exit documentation.
  • Maintain accurate time and attendance records in compliance with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements.
  • Process leave requests, overtime authorizations, and shift adjustments.
  • Support supervisors and employees in resolving timekeeping discrepancies.
  • Provide employees with information on company policies, benefits, and HR procedures.
  • Assist HR Manager with enrollment, updates, and tracking of employee benefits programs.
  • Respond to routine employee inquiries and escalate complex issues to HR management.
  • Ensure HR documentation complies with U.S. Army contract requirements, FAR/DFARS labor clauses, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines.
  • Support audits, inspections, and government reporting requirements.
  • Assist in maintaining personnel accountability records for Army contract reporting.
  • Prepare correspondence, reports, and presentations for HR management.
  • Schedule meetings, coordinate training sessions, and assist with HR communications.
  • Provide support to site leadership for workforce-related tasks as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with DoD or Army HR processes highly desirable.
  • Experience with HRIS or timekeeping systems (Deltek, Kronos, Costpoint, or similar) preferred.

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

  • Acquired Pinnacle Solutions, enhancing defense training and sustainment capabilities.
  • Appointed Lauren Cates as VP for Emerging Markets Group to expand mission-critical tech.
  • Appointed Marcus Lopez as COO with 30 years experience to drive operational excellence.

What critics are saying

  • 8(a) subsidiaries graduate, losing sole-source edges to General Dynamics and CACI.
  • FY2026 NDAA shifts DoD cloud contracts to AWS and Azure, crushing Akima's IT revenue.
  • NANA shareholder lawsuits over fund mismanagement halt $500M+ pipelines via audits.

What makes Akima unique

  • Akima delivers agile solutions in facilities, IT, logistics, and construction as NANA subsidiary.
  • Ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.
  • Provides mission support to Sandia National Laboratories in high-security environments.

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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

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