Full-Time

Logistics Director

Secret Clearance, Kennedy Space Center

Posted on 10/30/2025

Deadline 7/8/26
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
Supply Chain Management
Inventory Management
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field
  • 15+ years of related experience, including progressively challenging technical, supervisory, or management roles
  • At least 6 years in a lead or supervisory position
  • Proven expertise in logistics management, operational planning, and resource optimization
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills, with a focus on team development and operational excellence
  • Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with team members, stakeholders, and government representatives
  • In-depth knowledge of safety compliance and best practices in a logistics or technical environment
Responsibilities
  • Oversee daily operations of logistics functions, ensuring efficient management of resources, materials, and personnel to meet contract requirements
  • Develop and implement work standards, policies, and procedures to optimize logistics operations and ensure compliance with contract deliverables
  • Monitor logistics activities, including inventory management, supply chain coordination, transportation, and storage operations
  • Plan and allocate resources, ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment to support project and mission objectives
  • Lead, supervise, and mentor technical and administrative staff, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and high performance
  • Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations, addressing potential hazards and enforcing corrective actions
  • Collaborate with program management and other functional leads to ensure alignment with overall contract and organizational goals
  • Monitor personnel productivity and performance, providing feedback and implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
  • Prepare and present reports on logistics operations, performance metrics, and resource utilization to senior leadership and stakeholders
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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Benefits

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

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