National Security Tech Partnerships Lead

Akima; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement options

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is seeking a Business Development and Partnerships Professional to support national security initiatives. This role embeds with mission and technology teams to realize program development and partnering objectives, with an onsite requirement.

A DOE L clearance or equivalent is needed, along with a relevant background in business development. The position offers opportunities to shape strategic initiatives, translate complex tech into

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with business development concepts.
• Active DOE L clearance or equivalent (DOD Secret).
• Clearance requirements defined by government contract.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute stakeholder and partnership engagement strategies (DoD, NNSA and others).
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives for national security programs and technologies.
• Develop and translate technology speak into the 'So What' for technology applications.
• Discover and analyze market factors and national security requirements and trends.
• Lead technology transfer initiatives to deploy national security systems.
• Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Skills

Business development concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (desired)

Job description

Are you passionate about your work and dream of driving business development and technology strategies in a state-of-the-art science and technology environment? You could be the Business Development and Partnerships Professional we are looking for to support our global and national security initiatives. Our department provides integrated business development and partnerships experts that are embedded directly with mission and technology teams to realize program development, strategy and partnering objectives.

To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Execute stakeholder and partnership engagement strategies (DoD, NNSA and others)
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives for national security programs and technologies
• Develop and translate technology speak into the 'So What' for technology applications
• Discover and analyze market factors and national security requirements and trends
• Lead technology transfer initiatives to deploy national security systems
• Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years' relevant experience.
• Experience with business development concepts.
• Active DOE L clearance or equivalent (DOD Secret).
• Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with customer retention related to federal government agencies.

Physical Demands:

• If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sub-contractor you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
• If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sub-contractor, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

"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

2026-26186
Work Type

On-Site
Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing 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 AIS, 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, AIS 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, AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world.

As an AIS 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.