Full-Time

Research Analyst

Fraud Prevention Unit, Days

Deadline 8/24/27
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Portsmouth, NH, USA

In Person

Must live within 90 miles of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Risk & Compliance (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor's Degree and experience with research and/or reporting.
  • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
  • Experience with report preparation and document analysis to establish authenticity and evaluate documents against government standards.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective communications with peers and government officials.
  • Ability to use databases to obtain and validate information.
  • Ability to comprehend government regulations.
  • Ability to conduct telephonic interviews to obtain and/or validate petitions.
  • Ability to analyze and evaluate data and interview responses to prepare concise reports and records of findings.
  • Ability to accept feedback.
  • Ability to think flexibly and outside of the box.
  • Ability to pass a computer-based, role-specific skills test with a minimum score of 85%.
  • Proficient use of the Microsoft Office suite of products.
  • Must live within 90 miles of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must successfully complete a credit and criminal background check.
  • Must be able to obtain a Secret-level federal security clearance.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct research on cases before adjudication by gathering information from petitions, applications, supporting documents, the internet, telephone calls, government databases, commercial databases, and open-source databases.
  • Evaluate data sets and interpret the relevance of numerical statistics, legal documents, and open-source material with regard to cases.
  • Analyze research and information from various locations to identify possible fraudulent activity related to cases.
  • Ensure the integrity of record-keeping systems and the veracity of collected data before entering it into those systems.
  • Write clear and concise reports summarizing information gathered and identified during research.
  • Coordinate and network with agency personnel, other government agencies, and coworkers to facilitate information sharing on cases involving fraud or potential criminal activity.
  • Handle Law Enforcement Sensitive information appropriately.
  • Analyze returned petitions to identify trends useful for future pre-adjudication research, and identify errors and areas for improvement in petition memoranda.
  • Maintain working knowledge of resources related to eligibility requirements.
  • Make personalized phone calls to collect information and create reports based on the information provided.
  • Evaluate cases, analyze the specific questions that need to be asked, and communicate in an unscripted manner.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to advance the unit's mission of supporting case pre-adjudication.

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

  • Akima subsidiaries won MDA SHIELD positions on March 16, 2026.
  • Akima Data Management won FDA DevSecOps support worth $4.6 million in April 2026.
  • Akima’s 2025 Washington Technology rank improved to 31, signaling stronger scale.

What critics are saying

  • Akima faces dependence on federal spending and procurement timing across U.S. agencies.
  • Arevalo v. Akima, LLC reached the Fourth Circuit in July 2026.
  • Pinnacle Solutions' GSA schedule ends August 8, 2026, threatening recompete disruption.

What makes Akima unique

  • NANA-owned Alaska Native Corporation status helps Akima win set-aside federal work.
  • Akima spans facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, and construction.
  • Pinnacle Solutions adds Air Force training and sustainment depth after April 2023 acquisition.

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Benefits

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Company News

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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