Management Analyst

Akima, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 83,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) and related benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Akima Secure Technologies (AST), an Akima company, is seeking a policy and operations analyst to support Bureau leadership with analytical expertise on priorities, policy interpretation, and strategic initiatives.

You will prepare executive reports, evaluate programs, and guide enterprise-wide initiatives, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission objectives. On-site work in the Washington, DC area with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors preferred.
• 2–4 years of applicable experience.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Advises senior leadership on organizational priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Conducts complex organizational analysis to evaluate programs and performance.
• Develops executive-level reports and briefing materials.
• Leads cross-organizational coordination to implement initiatives.
• Reviews documents for policy compliance and alignment with strategy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Policy interpretation

Communication

Data-driven decision making

Executive briefing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associates or Bachelors preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Provides analytical expertise and independent judgment to support Bureau leadership. The role conducts complex organizational and policy analysis, interprets policy, evaluates programs and performance, and develops data‑driven recommendations. Responsibilities include delivering authoritative consultation on operational strategy, risk, and organizational effectiveness; guiding enterprise‑wide initiatives; and ensuring alignment between leadership directives, stakeholder engagement, and mission objectives.

Responsibilities

• Advises senior leadership on organizational priorities, policy interpretation, operational risks, and strategic initiatives.
• Conducts complex organizational analysis to evaluate programs, processes, and performance trends, providing data‑driven insights for decision‑making.
• Exercises independent judgment in assessing leadership taskings, determining priorities, and recommending courses of action.
• Develops executive‑level reports including strategic analyses, decision memos, and briefing materials that shape leadership direction.
• Recommends improvements to policies, workflows, governance structures, and organizational alignment to enhance efficiency and mission execution.
• Leads cross‑organizational coordination to ensure consistent implementation of initiatives, policies, and strategic objectives across stakeholders.
• Oversees analytical tools and performance frameworks used to monitor organizational effectiveness and support executive oversight.
• Evaluates enterprise initiatives, identifies systemic risks, and determines corrective actions to maintain alignment with strategic goals.
• Supports strategic engagements by preparing analysis, recommendations, and materials for leadership meetings and mission‑critical activities.
• Reviews documents for policy compliance, clarity, and strategic alignment, advising leadership on risks and implications.
• Manages institutional knowledge resources to ensure continuity, accuracy, and informed decision‑making.
• Serves as principal liaison to resolve complex issues requiring executive attention and cross‑organizational coordination.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors preferred. 2- 4 years of applicable experience.
• Experience overseeing activities, resources, and fast-paced workflows that require quick judgment, prioritization, and clear communication.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Highly organized, attentive to detail, dependable, and focused on providing quality support.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines while coordinating efforts across various groups and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and communication abilities, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated capability to research, evaluate, and distill information into clear written and verbal outputs for leadership audiences.
• Preferred experience providing support in operational, administrative, project-focused, task coordination, or organizational support settings.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Competencies:
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Customer Service - Demonstrates ability to deliver excellence by taking personal accountability for achieving high-quality outcomes. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments; and adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Ethics - Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions. Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity; and upholds organizational values.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Teamwork – Is supportive of and collaborates effectively with co-workers to provide high‑quality outcomes in support of client requirements. Maintains high standards for professional conduct in dealing with co-workers and clients.

Job ID
2026-24998

Work Type
On‑Site

Pay Range
$83,000 -$ 97,000

Benefits
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full‑time and part‑time employees.

Work Where it Matters

Akima Secure Technologies (AST), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AST, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AST provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AST’s capabilities provide agile, innovative, and trusted information technology solutions to achieve, maintain and advance functionality, efficiency, security, and compliance.

As an AST employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.