Full-Time

Business Management Senior Manager

Secret Clearance, Kennedy Space Center

Deadline 9/23/26
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

No salary listed

Merritt Island, FL, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Sharepoint
Inventory Management
Forecasting
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in finance, business operations, or program management, including at least 6 years in a leadership role
  • Expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance within a complex, government-regulated environment
  • Strong knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and government contract financial management
  • Experience leading teams across multiple business functions, including finance, procurement, and HR support
  • Active Secret Clearance required
Responsibilities
  • Provide financial expertise and support to the Program Manager (PM), ensuring effective financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Lead the accounting team to ensure accurate financial data input, analysis, and corporate compliance.
  • Develop, analyze, and manage the program’s financial operating model, budgets, and key performance metrics.
  • Monitor financial expenditures and implement cost control measures to align with budgetary goals.
  • Conduct make/buy analyses to optimize cost efficiency and support in-house service delivery.
  • Collaborate with PM and Operations Manager to forecast work activities, integrating them into financial projections and Estimates at Completion (EACs).
  • Oversee the creation, maintenance, and alignment of the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) with financial reporting and time tracking.
  • Ensure timely and accurate invoice preparation, tracking, and funding reconciliation in alignment with contract modifications.
  • Manage a team responsible for procurement, including vendors, subcontractors, and materials acquisition.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies and maintain delegated purchasing authority up to $100K.
  • Oversee the preparation of vendor service agreements, subcontract agreements, and purchase orders in accordance with government and corporate regulations.
  • Develop proposals for government RFPs and additional service requests.
  • Successfully complete annual procurement audits and ensure full compliance with FAR, contract terms, and corporate policies.
  • Maintain oversight of P-Card purchases, ensuring timely monthly reconciliations.
  • Oversee the management of Government-Furnished Property (GFP), Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE), and company-owned assets.
  • Ensure an effective inventory management plan, including regular audits, records maintenance, and reporting.
  • Conduct monthly and annual inventory assessments to ensure compliance with contract and corporate requirements.
  • Act as the primary HR liaison, collaborating with the Corporate HR team on hiring, onboarding, compliance, and personnel management.
  • Support recruitment efforts by posting job openings, coordinating with recruiting agencies, and participating in job fairs.
  • Ensure all contract and corporate HR reporting requirements are met.
  • Manage training and certification programs for the Business Office team, ensuring compliance with role-specific qualifications.
  • Develop and maintain project performance metrics to assess operational efficiency and inform CPAR development.
  • Ensure accurate and timely corporate and customer reporting and communications in all areas of responsibility.
  • Assist in tracking contractual deliverables, obligations, and compliance requirements.
  • Maintain all essential project documentation on SharePoint, including contracts, modifications, budgets, schedules, financial reports, deliverables, and invoices.
Desired Qualifications
  • None

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