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Akima

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Financial Operations Administrator - Afnwc/FM

Full-TimeDeadline 9/29/27
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Albuquerque, NM, USA
In Person
Accounting

About the job

Requirements
  • An active Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required for consideration.
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
  • At least two years of experience in a financial role with the Department of the Air Force or a similar Department of War component is required.
  • Demonstrated experience with the Defense Travel System and Automated Time Attendance and Production System is required.
  • Understanding of the Government Travel Charge Card program is required.
  • Strong operations management skills, including records management, reporting, and process oversight, are required.
  • Ability to provide customer support and user training in financial systems and processes is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, is required.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure activities and reviewed documents comply with fiscal laws and funding policies, including the Purpose Statute, Bona Fide Needs Rule, Anti-Deficiency Act, and Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation 7000.14.
  • Research appropriate legal and regulatory guides and provide information on the propriety of using funds for specific purposes.
  • Manage the Financial Management Records Plan to ensure proper disposition, filing, and access to financial documentation, information, and official correspondence in accordance with records management guidance.
  • Prepare, compile, and manage office correspondence; report timely responses to taskers; prepare briefing charts; collect, track, maintain, and update data; prepare one-time and recurring reports; and provide forms management support.
  • Administer and support travel, timekeeping, pay, and Departmental Accountable Official programs.
  • Oversee day-to-day administration of travel, timekeeping and pay, and internal controls programs, including account and records management and required reporting; maintain assigned systems access and associated documentation, training certificates, and appointments in accordance with guidance.
  • Maintain, file, distribute, and properly dispose of Government taskers and correspondence, and manage organizational records management and disposition.
  • Respond to routine travel, timekeeping and pay, and internal controls-related end-user requests within 48 hours and emergency or urgent requests within 24 hours.
  • Assist Government personnel with creating, correcting, and processing travel orders and vouchers; obtain and maintain current Defense Travel System, Government Travel Charge Card, and Automated Time Attendance and Production System accounts; provide personnel in- and out-processing support and user training on those systems and applicable internal controls systems and policies.
  • Research and disseminate summaries of changes to the Joint Travel Regulations and other applicable policies.
  • Oversee compliance with applicable policies and guidance for the internal controls and management of appointments, accounts, and access.
  • Support self-assessments, reviews, inspections, and audits of financial operations programs by providing supporting documents and responses to the Government lead directly or through the Management Internal Control Toolset or applicable inspection/audit database.
  • Analyze and identify performance issues, report them to the Government Travel, Timekeeping, or Audit Lead, identify root causes, recommend solutions, and estimate the time required to return to nominal operations.

About the company

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

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match

Company News

PR Newswire
Oct 8th, 2026
Akima appoints Michael Teegardin as VP of marketing and communications

Akima, a federal government solutions provider with over 11,000 employees, has appointed Michael Teegardin as Vice President of Marketing & Communications. Teegardin will lead the company's brand, marketing, and communications strategy across the enterprise. Teegardin brings more than 20 years of experience advising senior leadership in the defence, aerospace, and federal services sectors. He most recently served as Chief Communications Officer at ASRC Federal, where he established the enterprise marketing function and led the company's rebranding. Previously, Teegardin held communications positions at BAE Systems and Weber Shandwick. A US Army veteran, he served as an intelligence analyst during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He holds a Master of Science in Communication from Purdue University. Akima is a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation.

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