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Akima

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Business & Product Analyst - Foundations, AI

Full-TimePosted on 9/29/2026Deadline 9/29/27
$140k - $160k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
Alexandria, VA, USA
HybridHybrid and/or remote flexibility is offered based on business and team requirements.
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • An active Secret clearance is required.
  • An IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE or equivalent, is required.
  • A bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or a related field is required.
  • At least 6 years of experience in business analysis, product analysis, requirements development, or IT service management is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience supporting enterprise ITSM/ITOM or ServiceNow programs in a business or product analyst capacity is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to document processes, develop requirements, and translate business needs into technical specifications is required.
  • Experience developing user stories, acceptance criteria, and backlog items within Agile or SAFe frameworks is required.
  • Strong analytical skills to evaluate business value, readiness, and dependencies for new capabilities are required.
  • Experience leading workshops, interviews, and stakeholder engagements is required.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct stakeholder interviews, discovery sessions, and requirements workshops to collect, analyze, and report on business, operational, and AI-related needs.
  • Document current-state and future-state business processes, workflows, data interactions, and operational roles.
  • Translate requirements into well-structured epics, features, user stories, and acceptance criteria aligned with ServiceNow best practices.
  • Identify platform-foundation use cases, data requirements, and AI-enabled opportunities that support mission outcomes.
  • Analyze business value, readiness, feasibility, and dependencies for proposed functionality and AI capabilities.
  • Maintain requirements traceability across development, testing, and acceptance cycles.
  • Document current- and future-state processes that depend on CSDM, CMDB, knowledge, and AI capabilities.
  • Collaborate with Government product owners to prioritize backlog items and refine scope based on mission priorities.
  • Prepare and support sprint demonstrations, user acceptance testing, and release readiness activities.
  • Support multi-year capability roadmaps and detailed use-case roadmaps from current state to desired outcomes.
  • Coordinate with architects, developers, cybersecurity teams, and Government stakeholders to align requirements with enterprise standards.
  • Identify risks, gaps, constraints, and opportunities related to business needs, data readiness, and AI integration.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting AI readiness, workflow intelligence, or data-maturity initiatives on ServiceNow.
  • ServiceNow-related certifications, including CSA, CAD, ITSM, ITOM, CSDM, or product owner certifications.
  • IIBA CBAP/CCBA or PMI-PBA certification.
  • Experience supporting federal government IT modernization efforts.
  • Familiarity with CMDB, CSDM models, enterprise data structures, and workflow design.

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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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