Full-Time

Operations and Maintenance Director

Posted on 9/23/2025

Deadline 9/22/26
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

No salary listed

Hawthorne, NV, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Requirements
  • Must be able to secure and maintain a Secret Clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree in project management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. (Equivalent combination of closely related job experience and formal education may be considered).
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in project or operations management, including leadership of technical teams.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills, with proven ability to manage complex projects.
  • Expertise in project budgeting, scheduling, and resource management.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and team members.
  • In-depth knowledge of environmental and safety compliance requirements and best practices in a technical environment.
Responsibilities
  • Act as the Director and principal staff officer for Maintenance Operations, managing M&O interfaces with all stakeholders, to include elements of the Government and other contractor and Akima components.
  • Establish goals and objectives, execute directives received from the General Manager, address inquiries, provide updates, and ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Direct the delivery of facilities, infrastructure, and equipment maintenance services that meet all contractual requirements, to include the inspection, repair, and maintenance of all Government Furnished Property (GFP) and components.
  • Ensure compliance with Corporate, State, Federal and Department of Defense rules, regulations and guidelines pertaining to facilities operation and maintenance of U.S. Government installations.
  • Establishes, implements and maintains programs, procedures, databases and systems to ensure that all work is performed without detrimental impact to the environment and in accordance with all Company and departmental safety guidelines and OSHA regulations.
  • Coordinate budgets, schedules, materials, and personnel to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of services.
  • Lead and guide technical staff, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and resolving challenges to maintain productivity and quality standards.
  • Document and present status reports to the General Manager, highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation plans as needed.
  • Oversee daily management of activities, including work execution, personnel supervision, and resource utilization.
  • Drive process improvements to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance outcomes.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience managing maintenance and operations projects in an Army or government contract environment.
  • Experience in maintaining aging and/or obsolete Government property, and hard-to-find replacement parts/spares.
  • Experience managing a union work force, including understanding and experience in labor relations in a military industrial environment.
  • Familiarity with Army depot operations, infrastructure maintenance, and facilities management.
  • PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

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

  • 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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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

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