Full-Time

Country Coordinator 1

Updated on 8/1/2026

Deadline 4/22/27
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Compensation Overview

$90k - $95k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Washington, DC, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience, are required.
  • Knowledge of international relations is required.
  • Knowledge of United States government foreign policy and familiarity with the Department of State are required.
  • Knowledge of United States government foreign assistance programs and institutions and familiarity with the federal budget process are required.
  • The ability to analyze data and present it in a concise, understandable format is required.
  • The ability to work independently and interact effectively with colleagues at many levels of multiple bureaucracies is required.
  • The ability to build consensus among parties with different interests and perspectives and resolve differences between them is required.
  • Oral and written communication skills are required to prepare recommendations and reports, provide guidance, solicit information, and propose solutions.
  • The ability to develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases is required.
  • An active Secret or above security clearance is required.
Responsibilities
  • Serve on a regional or functional team within the Regional and Global Issues division and advise on issues and programs related to assigned countries or functional and pillar bureaus.
  • Assist with and serve as a point of contact for assigned countries or programs in relevant State regional bureaus, functional and pillar bureaus, and other offices that request and receive foreign assistance funds.
  • Ensure assigned bureaus or offices comply with Foreign Assistance requirements.
  • Provide guidance to assigned bureaus or offices on budget formulation, budget execution, and related processes.
  • Review and advise on programs, strategy, and program planning.
  • Prepare analyses of assigned bureau and office programs and budgets.
  • Advise leadership on issues related to client bureaus or offices.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on programs and funding issues of assigned countries, bureaus, and offices within Foreign Assistance and for the interagency community.
  • Track and analyze assigned client bureau and office funding and programs during budget formulation and execution and throughout the year.
  • Draft solutions for approval to meet funding requirements within budget constraints based on knowledge of programs and the budget process.
  • Track and analyze legislation related to client bureau and office programs.
  • Assist with strategy development at the country, regional, and global levels.
  • Initiate dialogue affecting foreign assistance programs and policies for assigned client bureaus and offices.
  • Provide guidance to other Foreign Assistance offices on assigned client bureau and office programs and processes.
  • Conduct outreach and maintain relationships with stakeholders within and outside the United States Government, including the interagency community and Congress.
  • Prepare analyses related to client bureau and office programs.
  • Advise the immediate team on larger Foreign Assistance-wide activities and projects.
  • Present training briefings on the role of Foreign Assistance to other offices.
  • Maintain understanding of other portfolios on the immediate team to back up absent team members and support the team during particularly busy periods.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree is preferred.
  • Experience in foreign policy and international relations is 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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401(k) Retirement Plan

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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