Full-Time

Transportation Supervisor

Posted on 9/11/2025

Deadline 9/10/26
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Compensation Overview

$77k - $87.3k/yr

Fort Carson, CO, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Supply Chain Management
Requirements
  • High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Transportation, or Supply Chain Management preferred. Equivalent military experience acceptable.
  • 5+ years of transportation/logistics experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
  • Prior U.S. Army or contractor experience in transportation, convoy operations, or equipment turn-in strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of U.S. Army transportation and supply regulations (AR 55-355, AR 710-2, AR 735-5, DTR 4500.9-R).
  • Familiarity with Army systems: TC-AIMS II, GCSS-Army, DPAS.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.
Responsibilities
  • Supervise day-to-day transportation operations supporting equipment pick-up, delivery, and turn-in.
  • Coordinate movement of vehicles, equipment, and materiel in compliance with DTR 4500.9-R, AR 55-355, AR 710-2, and AR 735-5.
  • Oversee scheduling, routing, and dispatching of trucks, convoys, and material handling equipment.
  • Verify compliance with cargo documentation requirements (DD Form 1348-1A, DD Form 626, DD Form 836).
  • Lead, train, and evaluate drivers, transportation clerks, and equipment operators.
  • Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, Army, and company safety standards.
  • Maintain driver qualifications, licensing, and training records (e.g., OF 346 military driver’s license, HAZMAT certifications).
  • Enforce adherence to transportation safety, hazardous materials handling, load securement, and convoy operations standards.
  • Monitor preventive maintenance, inspections, and readiness of transportation assets.
  • Investigate accidents, incidents, and vehicle damage; submit reports and corrective actions.
  • Ensure accuracy of all movement requests, load plans, shipping documentation, and accountability forms.
  • Utilize Army logistics systems such as TC-AIMS II, GCSS-Army, and DPAS to track shipments and equipment movements.
  • Maintain transportation records in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 QMS and government audit requirements.
  • Coordinate transportation activities with Site Manager, Supply Supervisor, Logistics Analysts, and COR (Contracting Officer’s Representative).
  • Provide daily, weekly, and monthly transportation status reports, including equipment utilization and movement metrics.
  • Support audits, inspections, and reviews by Army officials, DCMA, or QA personnel.
  • Identify transportation inefficiencies and recommend process improvements.
  • Assist in developing and updating SOPs for transportation and equipment movement operations.
  • Support integration of Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement practices.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior U.S. Army or contractor experience in transportation, convoy operations, or equipment turn-in strongly 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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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

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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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