Full-Time

Quality Manager

Deadline 9/3/27
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Compensation Overview

$155k - $165k/yr

Annapolis, MD, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Facilities Operations (1)
Required Skills
ISO 9001
Quality Assurance (QA)
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check Investigation (NACI).
  • A high school diploma is required.
  • Documented formal training in quality management system development, inspection and surveillance methodology, and corrective/preventive action is required.
  • At least five years of experience preparing and enforcing quality management system programs on Base Operations Support services contracts, or equivalent contracts of similar size, scope, and complexity, with a contract value of $10 million or greater per year and encompassing facility investment or facility management, at least one utilities discipline, and additional base support functions.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of quality management concepts, principles, practices, and quality assurance methodologies is required.
  • Working knowledge of NAVFAC MAXIMO for work order documentation and quality data collection is required.
Responsibilities
  • Manage quality control activities to ensure continuous production and service delivery consistent with established standards and contractual requirements.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System in accordance with contract requirements and the Quality Management Plan.
  • Prepare and submit the initial Quality Management Plan for Government review and acceptance, annually thereafter, and when changes occur during the period of performance.
  • Prepare and submit the Contractor Quality Inspection and Surveillance Report.
  • Prepare and enforce quality policies, procedures, and work instructions to ensure program compliance.
  • Develop and analyze statistical data, specifications, quality metrics, and key performance indicators to establish and maintain quality and reliability expectations.
  • Formulate and maintain quality control objectives and coordinate them with operational procedures and management personnel to maximize quality and reliability while minimizing operational disruptions and costs.
  • Coordinate with the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative, and Performance Assessment Representative regarding quality assurance surveillance activities, inspections, and audits.
  • Ensure timely resolution of non-conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Supervise and provide guidance to Quality Control personnel to enforce Quality Management System requirements on-site.
  • Maintain configuration control of quality documentation and ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and company requirements.
  • Plan, promote, and organize quality assurance and reliability training activities for personnel.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for quality-related matters with the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative, Performance Assessment Representative, and corporate leadership.
  • Lead and direct the work of Quality Control personnel and support departmental policies, procedures, strategic initiatives, and operational objectives.
Desired Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related field is preferred.
  • Current Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence certification is preferred.
  • Experience developing and maintaining an ISO 9001:2015-aligned quality management system 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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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

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