Full-Time

Quality Control Inspector

Posted on 9/10/2025

Deadline 9/10/26
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Compensation Overview

$75k - $84.2k/yr

Fort Carson, CO, USA

In Person

Category
Legal & Compliance (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Education: Associate’s degree in Logistics, Quality, Business Administration, or related field required; bachelor’s preferred. Equivalent military experience accepted.
  • 3–5 years of quality control, logistics, or Army transportation/supply experience.
  • Prior experience with U.S. Army contractor support operations strongly preferred.
  • ISO 9001:2015 quality management principles.
  • Army supply and property accountability regulations (AR 710-2, AR 735-5).
  • Army transportation regulations and Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR).
  • Familiarity with Army logistics IT systems (GCSS-Army, LMP, DPAS, TC-AIMS).
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prepare and present inspection/audit reports to management and Army representatives.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Knowledge of safety practices related to transportation and material handling.
Responsibilities
  • Verify accurate accountability, storage, and tracking of Army assets in accordance with AR 710-2, AR 735-5, DA PAM 710-2-1, and applicable technical manuals.
  • Inspect property records, hand receipts, and inventory documentation for accuracy and compliance.
  • Validate data entries in Army logistics systems (e.g., GCSS-Army, DPAS, LMP) for correctness and timeliness.
  • Support audits and property accountability reviews to prevent loss or mismanagement of Army equipment.
  • Monitor transportation operations including shipment planning, cargo documentation, convoy preparation, and load security.
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. Army transportation regulations and Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR).
  • Inspect vehicles, containers, and cargo for safety, load balance, and regulatory compliance prior to movement.
  • Verify accuracy of transportation documents (DD Forms 1149, 1348-1A, bills of lading, TCMDs, etc.).
  • Conduct regular QC inspections and audits of asset and transportation functions.
  • Record and report findings, issue corrective action requests, and track resolutions.
  • Support external inspections by Army representatives, auditors, and Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs).
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 QMS procedures and site-level SOPs.
  • Maintain accurate QC records, inspection reports, and corrective action logs.
  • Provide weekly and monthly QC performance summaries to the QC Manager and Project leadership.
  • Support trend analysis by identifying recurring issues and recommending preventive actions.
  • Provide coaching to site personnel on QC processes, documentation accuracy, and compliance requirements.
  • Assist in developing quality-focused SOPs, work instructions, and checklists.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement in all asset and transportation functions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience with U.S. Army contractor support operations 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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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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