Mid-Level Facilitator

Akima; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Akima is seeking a Mid-Level Facilitator to provide facilitation, operations support, and program management to senior executives and large program teams. The role focuses on industry events, change initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and handling credentials guidance materials.

The successful candidate will communicate effectively, listen actively, and lead discussions while working both independently and as part of a team. A Secret clearance or ability to obtain one is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, or related field desired; AA/AS with 4+ years experience accepted.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience desired.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to engage participants.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and group activities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong organizational skills with multi-priority management.
• Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily operations, analytical, and program management support to executives and teams.
• Plan and support key industry events, including logistics and engagement.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and group activities to support objectives.
• Lead and engage participants to maintain a productive environment.
• Gather and analyze information to support executive decision-making.
• Coordinate responses to credentialing and identity management guidance.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Leadership

Meeting facilitation

Independent work

Organization

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or AA/AS with 4+ years experience

Job description

The Mid-Level Facilitator provides facilitation, operations support, analytical, and program management assistance to senior-level executives and large program teams. This role supports key industry events, change and transformation initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and responses to technical specifications and guidance documents related to credentialing and identity management. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator and active listener who can lead, motivate, and engage participants while working independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily operations, analytical, and program management support to senior-level executives and program teams.

• Plan, coordinate, and support key industry events, including event preparation, participant engagement, logistics, and correspondence.

• Facilitate meetings, working sessions, workshops, and other group activities to support program objectives.

• Lead, motivate, and engage participants while maintaining a productive and collaborative environment.

• Apply strong communication and active listening skills to understand participant needs, facilitate discussions, and support effective outcomes.

• Support change and transformation initiatives for large programs.

• Conduct and support gap analyses, stakeholder interviews, situational reports, and other change and transformation activities.

• Gather, organize, and analyze information to support program initiatives and executive-level decision-making.

• Coordinate responses to technical specification and guidance documents related to credentialing and identity management.

• Support the development, coordination, and delivery of program communications and correspondence.

• Work independently to manage assigned responsibilities while also collaborating effectively with team members and stakeholders.

• Coordinate with senior leaders, program personnel, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure activities and deliverables remain aligned with program requirements.

• Prepare and organize briefing materials, reports, correspondence, and other documentation as needed.

• Support multiple priorities and competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in education, psychology, counseling, or a related field is desired. An Associate’s degree (AA/AS) and four (4) additional years of related experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.

• Seven (7) years of relevant professional experience is desired.

• Strong communication and active listening skills.

• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to lead, motivate, and engage participants.

• Ability to facilitate meetings, discussions, and group activities effectively.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior-level executives or leadership teams.

• Experience coordinating or facilitating industry events, workshops, meetings, or stakeholder sessions.

• Experience supporting organizational change, transformation, or process improvement initiatives.

• Experience conducting gap analyses and stakeholder interviews.

• Experience preparing situational reports, executive briefings, or program documentation.

• Familiarity with credentialing and identity management programs, policies, or technical guidance.

• Experience supporting large-scale government or enterprise programs.

"This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.”

Job ID

2026-26164

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

80,000-95,000

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 Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics 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 AMO, 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

AMO 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

AMO delivers innovative administrative support services that streamline operations, and enhance productivity.

As an AMO 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).