Full-Time

Project Manager / Knowledge Manager

Multiple Teams

Posted on 9/11/2025

Deadline 8/28/26
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Compensation Overview

$155k - $165k/yr

Washington, DC, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Current active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Current CI Poly recognized by Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) or ability to obtain as part of the onboarding process.
  • Minimum 5 years' demonstrated experience working with MS SharePoint.
  • Demonstrated experience with MS Office Suite and experience conducting data and statistic manipulation.
  • Able to work individually and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Excellent communications skills able to brief senior leaders and decision makers.
Responsibilities
  • Reports directly to the Senior Program Manager.
  • Perform as a conduit between all aspects of support on the contract and the various Government officials for which the services directly support.
  • Responsible for the day-to-day execution of all contract PWS requirements.
  • Ensures all contract deliverables are completed and turned in on time and to the standards required by the customer with a first-time acceptance rate of 100%.
  • Conducts various team meetings at different levels to receive updates regarding on-going operations and to manage requirements.
  • Manages the hiring process to include evaluating resumes and applicants in iCIMS, conducting interviews and notifying recruiting team of final selection.
  • Conduct employee performance evaluations.
  • Oversee and administer employee disciplinary processes in alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
  • Utilize PMI Project Management techniques to manage the Scope and Schedule elements of the project.
  • Use software applications to generate task lists, checklists, schedules, and other various program management documents to manage the execution of the program.
  • Provide updates and reports to the RiverTech corporate leadership as well as the Government/Prime customer in the formats and timeframes required by the requesting entity.
  • Works individually and as part of a team.
  • Participates in activities to help DIA DO modernize and improve data/information processing, and control, and provide real-time data access across DO mission areas. This includes but is not limited to SharePoint, collaboration portals, internal databases and/or file sharing sites, and other platforms.
  • Works closely with mission experts, program managers, and other leaders to help strategically plan, develop, analyze, and prioritize DO capabilities in support of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), DoD and IC mission objectives.
  • Develops, creates, and executes knowledge management strategies and frameworks to integrate and synchronize knowledge management across DO. This entails knowledge creation, capture, sharing (collaboration), use, and transfer while ensuring consistency, standardization, integration, quality assurance, and compliance with applicable policies.
  • Develops, implements and defines detailed business analytics to better evaluate impact, identify efficiencies, adjust priorities, and drive on-going strategic program and resource planning through informed decision-making milestones throughout financial and programmatic year.
  • Advises and guides exploratory creation of industry best practices in knowledge management innovation through best practices in industry and transfer or exploitation of established knowledge within the organization and the broader IC.
  • Pertaining to the knowledge management mission, assists in leveraging existing technology and automation tools in a comprehensive approach that influences people, processes, culture and structure.
  • Provides knowledge management support that includes data processing for statistical modeling and graphic analysis (metrics).
  • Performs computer coding to automate collecting and processing data.
  • Performs data collection, produce results of analyses in graphs, charts, tables, and metrics and prepare products to describe and document findings and activities.
  • Briefs senior leaders and decision makers on status updates, features, benefits etc.
  • Contributes to and prepare monthly reports as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Successful completion of MS Certified Solutions Expert (eg. Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint) or current applicable certification.
  • HTML coding experience such as Python to develop and manage data visualization tools.
  • Working knowledge of Tableau, ArcGIS and the ability to produce photo process/editing, graphic design and creation of professional multi-media presentations in SharePoint.

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

  • 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

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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