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Akima

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Program Manager

Full-TimeDeadline 9/30/27
$150k - $185k
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's
Fort Belvoir, VA, USA
In Person
IT Operations
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, Program Management, or a related discipline.
  • A minimum of 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience managing enterprise IT operations, network operations, systems engineering, telecommunications, cybersecurity, or DoD IT support programs.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams in complex enterprise IT environments.
  • Demonstrated experience managing Government contracts and serving as a primary interface with the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative, and senior Government stakeholders.
  • Experience managing staffing, recruiting, employee performance, workforce planning, subcontractors, and technical resources.
  • A strong understanding of enterprise network operations, systems administration, IT infrastructure, IT service management, cybersecurity, and configuration/change management.
  • Experience managing performance metrics, service levels, corrective actions, risk, and contract deliverables.
  • Experience with Army/DoD ticketing and IT service management environments such as Remedy and AESMP.
  • An active Secret security clearance is required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide overall leadership, management, planning, execution, and oversight of contractor performance under the Fort Belvoir RNEC-NCR program.
  • Serve as the principal point of representation and liaison with the Government on operational matters and provide day-to-day technical expertise.
  • Ensure all PWS requirements, performance standards, deliverables, schedules, and service requirements are successfully achieved.
  • Coordinate activities across technical functional areas including Network Operations, Client Services, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity/Information Assurance, telecommunications, infrastructure, and Quality Control.
  • Identify and manage program risks, performance issues, resource requirements, and corrective actions.
  • Participate in Government performance reviews and communicate program status, challenges, corrective actions, and recommendations to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative.
  • Serve as the primary contractor interface with the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative, NEC/RNEC leadership, technical leads, and supported Government organizations.
  • Maintain communication with Government stakeholders concerning operational performance, staffing, technical issues, service disruptions, projects, and emerging requirements.
  • Coordinate and participate in program reviews, technical briefings, and meetings addressing Network Operations, Client Services, Information Assurance, Quality Control, Systems Engineering, and other IT infrastructure matters.
  • Ensure significant service incidents are communicated, tracked through resolution, and supported by incident reporting and corrective/preventive actions.
  • Lead and supervise contractor personnel supporting the Fort Belvoir/RNEC-NCR mission.
  • Develop and maintain the staffing organization necessary to satisfy PWS requirements.
  • Manage recruiting, staffing, onboarding, out-processing, employee performance, retention, workforce planning, and personnel accountability.
  • Maintain required staffing levels and actively manage vacancies to minimize impacts to mission performance.
  • Provide the Contracting Officer's Representative with detailed weekly staffing updates and courses of action for vacancies as required by the PWS.
  • Ensure personnel maintain applicable security, training, certification, and access requirements; brief the Contracting Officer's Representative weekly during vacancies and meet the PWS's 60-day timeframe for filling positions.
  • Provide management and technical oversight of enterprise IT services supporting the RNEC-NCR environment.
  • Oversee LAN/WAN and ICAN operations, NIPRNET/SIPRNET services, network engineering, systems and server administration, virtualization, storage, data center operations, Active Directory, telecommunications, VoIP/VoSIP, PKI, cybersecurity, RMF/eMASS, and end-user support.
  • Coordinate resources across technical disciplines to maintain service availability, meet performance requirements, and resolve complex or mission-impacting incidents.
  • Ensure effective management of Remedy/AESMP service requests, incidents, VIP requirements, and other IT service-management processes.
  • Provide technical guidance and facilitate coordination among contractor teams, Government technical personnel, DISA, vendors, and supported customers.
  • Implement and maintain the contract's Quality Control Plan and Quality Control System.
  • Monitor contract performance against established requirements and performance metrics.
  • Identify performance trends, deficiencies, recurring issues, and opportunities for process improvement.
  • Ensure discrepancies and Government-identified nonconformances receive root-cause analysis and corrective action.
  • Drive continuous process improvement and incorporate customer feedback into program operations; ensure the QC system addresses inspections, discrepancy correction, root-cause analysis, trend analysis, continuous improvement, and customer feedback.
  • Ensure accurate and timely preparation and submission of contractually required reports and deliverables.
  • Prepare or oversee the Monthly Activity Report addressing project status, workload/ticket production, problems encountered, resolutions, and issues affecting scope or schedule.
  • Maintain organizational charts, contractor personnel rosters, accountability reports, project documentation, meeting minutes, and other program artifacts.
  • Conduct periodic program reviews, including required quarterly reviews, and track resulting actions through closure.
  • Provide executive-level program status, performance, staffing, risk, and operational briefings to Government and company leadership.
Desired Qualifications
  • Project Management Professional certification.
  • ITIL Foundation or higher certification; contractor employees are required to receive ITIL Foundation training within 180 days of assignment unless otherwise specified.
  • Previous experience managing an Army NEC, RNEC, LNEC, or comparable DoD enterprise IT program.
  • Experience supporting Army enterprise network environments involving NIPRNET/SIPRNET, LAN/WAN, Cisco infrastructure, VMware, Active Directory, PKI, VoIP, data centers, storage, and enterprise service management.
  • Working knowledge of DoD/Army cybersecurity requirements, including RMF, eMASS, DISA STIGs, ACAS, SCAP, and vulnerability management.
  • Experience managing geographically dispersed technical teams and multiple supported organizations.
  • A Top Secret security clearance is preferred.

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