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Akima

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Enterprise and Platform Architect

Full-TimeDeadline 9/25/27
$170k - $175k
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's
Alexandria, VA, USA
In Person
IT Operations

About the job

Requirements
  • An active Secret security clearance is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, information technology, business, or a related discipline is required; equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered.
  • At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise architecture, information technology, enterprise applications, systems integration, data management, or a related discipline is required.
  • At least 5 years of demonstrated hands-on experience administering, configuring, supporting, or implementing the HOPEX enterprise architecture platform in a production enterprise environment is required.
  • Experience configuring architecture repositories, including metamodels, metadata, taxonomies, workflows, validation rules, permissions, views, and reporting capabilities, is required.
  • Experience managing architecture or portfolio data involving applications, technologies, business capabilities, services, organizations, data assets, dependencies, ownership, and lifecycle information is required.
  • Experience developing, supporting, or maintaining integrations between enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow, identity management such as Active Directory and Entra ID, and authoritative data sources using APIs, web services, data exchanges, ETL processes, or other applicable integration technologies is required.
  • Experience developing dashboards, reports, architecture views, portfolio analytics, and management-level reporting from enterprise architecture or portfolio data is required.
  • Ability to translate architecture, business, and technical requirements into practical HOPEX configurations, data structures, workflows, integrations, and solutions is required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with architects, engineers, data owners, program managers, cybersecurity personnel, business stakeholders, and senior leadership are required.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary technical subject matter expert for the HOPEX enterprise architecture platform, providing hands-on administration, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization, and technical guidance.
  • Configure and maintain HOPEX repository structures, workflows, roles, permissions, dashboards, views, validation rules, and other platform capabilities supporting the Enterprise Architecture program.
  • Manage HOPEX platform lifecycle activities, including releases, upgrades, patches, configuration changes, technical health, performance, and coordination with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and vendor support teams.
  • Serve as the primary technical liaison with BizzDesign/MEGA for product support, defect resolution, enhancement requests, licensing, platform guidance, and optimization.
  • Design, develop, maintain, and document integrations between HOPEX and authoritative enterprise systems and data sources, including ServiceNow, Microsoft Entra ID, human resources, financial, portfolio, and other approved systems.
  • Monitor and improve the completeness, accuracy, consistency, timeliness, and integrity of architecture repository data and relationships.
  • Collaborate with enterprise and domain architects to develop and maintain consistent business, data, application, technology, security, service, and other approved architecture models, views, and relationships.
  • Support application modernization, cloud migration, technology lifecycle management, cloud modernization planning, and technical debt analysis by identifying redundancies, dependencies, lifecycle risks, standards alignment, and innovation opportunities.
  • Develop architecture dashboards, reports, portfolio analytics, roadmaps, and executive-level views that transform repository data into actionable information for planning, governance, investment, and modernization decisions.
  • Maintain technical documentation for HOPEX configurations, integrations, data mappings, interfaces, workflows, repository structures, administrative procedures, and governance standards.
  • Participate in Enterprise Architecture governance, architecture reviews, portfolio analysis, modernization planning, and related activities requiring information or analysis from the HOPEX repository.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting Enterprise Architecture within a U.S. Federal Government or Department of War environment.
  • Experience developing business capability models, application landscapes, technology roadmaps, reference architectures, dependency models, and transition-state architecture views.
  • Familiarity with Enterprise Architecture frameworks and modeling practices such as Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), ArchiMate, or comparable frameworks.
  • Familiarity with Federal and/or Department of War cybersecurity, data governance, and information-management requirements.
  • Experience supporting architecture governance boards, technical review processes, investment planning, portfolio governance, or modernization initiatives.
  • Relevant professional certifications, such as current Bizzdesign/MEGA HOPEX platform, administration, modeling, or related product certification; TOGAF certification; ITIL 4 Foundation or higher; relevant data management, data governance, Azure cloud, cybersecurity, or enterprise architecture certifications; or CompTIA Security+ (or another DoD 8570/8140-compliant certification).

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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Benefits

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match

Company News

PR Newswire
Oct 8th, 2026
Akima appoints Michael Teegardin as VP of marketing and communications

Akima, a federal government solutions provider with over 11,000 employees, has appointed Michael Teegardin as Vice President of Marketing & Communications. Teegardin will lead the company's brand, marketing, and communications strategy across the enterprise. Teegardin brings more than 20 years of experience advising senior leadership in the defence, aerospace, and federal services sectors. He most recently served as Chief Communications Officer at ASRC Federal, where he established the enterprise marketing function and led the company's rebranding. Previously, Teegardin held communications positions at BAE Systems and Weber Shandwick. A US Army veteran, he served as an intelligence analyst during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He holds a Master of Science in Communication from Purdue University. Akima is a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation.

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