Full-Time

Legal and Technical Writer

Deadline 8/3/27
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Compensation Overview

$135k - $143k/yr

Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA

Hybrid

Must currently reside within driving distance of Arlington, Virginia.

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Legal (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Quality Assurance (QA)

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Requirements
  • A master's degree plus 8 years of experience or a bachelor's degree plus 10 years of experience, with education in Law, Pre-law, Public Affairs, Government, or Political Science.
  • Demonstrated experience in legal writing and editing.
  • Mastery of legal citation standards, including Bluebook, and legal document formatting.
  • Strong research, analytical, and writing skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to collaborate with attorneys and subject matter experts to produce high-quality legal documents.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance.
  • Must currently reside within driving distance of Arlington, Virginia.
Responsibilities
  • Draft, edit, and review legal documents for accuracy, clarity, grammar, style, compliance with Bluebook legal citation standards, and consistency with OCC and Departmental requirements.
  • Draft and revise legal guidance, internal policies, and procedures to ensure consistency, clarity, and adherence to OCC standards.
  • Assist OCC attorneys and subject matter experts in developing and refining written materials for regulatory, compliance, and statutory purposes.
  • Ensure documents meet CISA, OCC, CIRCIA, and document drafting handbook formatting, style, and compliance requirements, including proper legal citations and references.
  • Prepare and edit responses to internal and external taskers, ensuring legal accuracy and completeness.
  • Support OCC in preparing and reviewing materials for regulatory submissions, stakeholder communications, and official correspondence.
  • Maintain and update legal documentation to reflect changes in laws, regulations, or policies relevant to CIRCIA.
  • Provide quality assurance and technical and legal editing for CIRCIA-related documents, including legal memoranda, regulatory guidance, and official communications.
  • Collaborate with OCC attorneys, CIRCIA Program Management Office staff, and other stakeholders to gather information, verify guidelines, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of legal documents.
  • Organize briefing materials and action items for OCC staff, leadership, and client program offices, ensuring legal compliance and proper documentation.
  • Manage records in accordance with DHS Records Management Policy, including legal filings, scheduling, and document archiving.
Desired Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience in legal writing and editing, preferably in a government or regulatory environment.

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