Full-Time
Contract Analyst
Updated on 9/3/2026
Akima
1,001-5,000 employees
Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics
Compensation Overview
$139.5k - $145k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Washington, DC, USA
Hybrid
Must live in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
US Top Secret Clearance Required
Bachelor's
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- A bachelor's degree or relevant experience supporting federal acquisitions is required.
- Basic knowledge of federal acquisition principles and Federal Acquisition Regulation procedures is required.
- Candidates must live in the Washington, DC metropolitan area for this hybrid position.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills are required.
- An active Secret clearance is required.
- Experience supporting federal procurement or acquisition activities is required.
- Experience preparing procurement documentation and maintaining contract files is required.
- Experience supporting contract modifications and administrative actions is required.
- Experience coordinating with program and contracting personnel is required.
- Applicants should demonstrate experience supporting construction or architect-engineer acquisition activities.
- Applicants should demonstrate experience supporting procurement documentation and acquisition planning.
- Applicants should demonstrate experience supporting contract administration functions.
- Applicants should demonstrate basic review or coordination support for Requests for Equitable Adjustments.
- Applicants should demonstrate experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation-based acquisition procedures under supervision.
- Provide acquisition support for construction and architect-engineer contracting activities.
- Assist with pre-award and post-award actions, procurement documentation, contract file administration, and coordination with contracting personnel to support construction-related acquisitions in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.
- Familiarity with construction or architect-engineer acquisitions is 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
- 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
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.
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.
Akima has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pinnacle Solutions, Inc., a provider of training and sustainment products and services to defense