Full-Time

Personnel Assistant 3

Posted on 10/7/2025

Deadline 10/6/26
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Compensation Overview

$25/hr

Colorado Springs, CO, USA

In Person

Category
People & HR (1)
Requirements
  • High school graduate or equivalent with good oral and written communication skills
  • Must possess and continuously maintain a current State of Colorado Driver’s License
  • National Agency Check (NAC) to obtain a Common Access Card
  • Must receive favorable background and drug testing results
Responsibilities
  • Maintains current job descriptions, prepares job requisitions on the iCIMS recruiting system.
  • Distributes current job postings to local employment agencies and job boards.
  • Review and pull resumes for Managers/Supervisors to score and interview.
  • Review candidates selected for hire, conduct new hire orientation, process new hire paperwork, and maintain the employee folders on corporate information systems and local spreadsheets.
  • Responsible for assisting in setting up 401K and Health Insurance for new and current employees on the Akima Facilities Operations contract.
  • Work with department Managers on various tasks, CDRL reviews of their sections, counseling’s, employee issues, 90 day / annual reviews, complete updates on the Employee Resource Center for promotions and other HR issues that arise.
  • Review bi-weekly timecards on Deltek.
  • Help set up new hires and employee promotions with proper charge codes on the Employee Workforce spreadsheet, handle payroll issues.
  • Sets up and coordinates interview schedules for prospective employees for PMO.
  • Maintain Employee badge pictures along with Post Pass expirations.
  • Maintain all employee spreadsheets, submits Government reports.
  • Coordinates with corporate HR to resolve employee issues.
  • Processes resignation, lay-off, and termination paperwork. Administers exit check out paperwork to employees.
  • Help maintain all HR procedures, work instructions, and forms.
  • Administers random urinalysis program. Completes drug screening paperwork for employees for accidents, pre-employment, and recertification for CDL’s.
  • Answer phones and greet customers. Assist employees with any type of issues they may have or customers with questions or job postings.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Material & Equipment Directly Used: Computer equipment, various software programs, Microsoft, Excel, Deltek and ERC, photocopier and scanner.
Desired Qualifications
  • Three years experience in Human Resources is desired
  • Previous experience on government contracts 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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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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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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