Full-Time

Project Manager

Deadline 7/8/26
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Compensation Overview

$190k - $220k/yr

North Bethesda, MD, USA

In Person

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Requirements
  • The Project Manager should have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in information technology of which at least eight years will be in managing information technology contract performance.
  • Proven experience in IT project management, including planning, execution, and oversight.
  • Strong knowledge of earned value management systems and IT project performance metrics.
  • Experience with enterprise IT Portfolio Management and IT lifecycle planning.
  • Familiarity with federal IT oversight processes and reporting requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead knowledge management practices for IT operations and services.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to brief stakeholders and senior leadership.
  • Experience in risk assessment and mitigation for IT projects.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Information Technology or similar degree.
  • Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Top Secret or Federal Clearance (or Q clearance) required.
Responsibilities
  • Plan, organize, direct, and control overall project activities, including technical work, requirements traceability, quality management, schedule, cost, risk, and knowledge management.
  • Capture and analyze project metrics through program and project exhibits to assess IT contract performance, as well as overall contract performance.
  • Develop and deliver IT project plans detailing tasks, milestone dates, resource allocation, costs, and status updates.
  • Collaborate with Federal oversight IT Program/Task Managers, providing input on technical approaches, level-of-effort estimations, trade-offs, Return-On-Investment analysis, and KPIs.
  • Ensure alignment of technical activities with the organizational IT roadmap.
  • Lead knowledge management practices across development, operations, and maintenance activities to enhance consistency, implement a metrics-based feedback loop, and improve IT service delivery cycles.
  • Support enterprise IT Portfolio Management planning activities, ensuring lifecycle management of IT products and services.
  • Align cost reporting across program areas using IT support services.
  • Provide technical input for annual labor, software licensing, and maintenance requirements to support steady-state operations and lifecycle management.
  • Assist with organizational assessments and data calls, providing necessary technical insights.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines and deliverables.
  • Monitor and evaluate staff performance, providing regular feedback and ensuring high-quality work products.
  • Maintain strict adherence to time and budget commitments, ensuring efficient resource utilization.
  • Provide both oral and written briefings to senior leadership on project status, challenges, and accomplishments.

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